Energetic Hansbrough Gives Hustle, Heart

Posted Oct 18, 2012
Here we are, entering Tyler Hansbrough's fourth NBA season—his contract year—and what do we know? We know he's energetic. He'll go after every rebound known to man, bowling over teammates and opponents alike in pursuit of the brown sphere as if it stored diamonds. Or perhaps a new contract. Which it does, in a manner of speaking. (NBA.com)

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