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R.J. Hunter is a rookie that's far ahead of the curve for the Boston Celtics

There's no doubt R.J. Hunter can shoot the lights out, as he displayed by scoring 21 points in Sunday's 85-76 win. Hunter's stroke made him an appealing first-round prospect for the Boston Celtics, a team starving for three-point shooting after ranking 27th in the NBA last year. But it's actually his feel for the game and basketball IQ that will give him a great opportunity to earn consistent minutes.

"At this level you don't have to do a lot," Hunter said at his introductory press conference. "They already have a playoff team, so I don't have to come in here and be superman, which is perfect for me.