Boston Celtics recall Fab Melo from D-League

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The Boston Celtics recalled center Fab Melo from their NBA Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, according to the team's Twitter account.

Melo was at Tuesday's practice at the team's facility in Waltham, Mass.

The 22nd overall pick in June's draft, Melo is one of two first-round picks yet to play in a regular-season game. The other is the Houston Rockets' Royce White, who has dealt with contractual tie-ups and team conflict because of his anxiety disorder.

Melo, a 7-0, 255-pound center, averaged 7.8 points and 5.8 rebounds a game last season as a sophomore for Syracuse, but he is known for his defensive prowess.

The Celtics announced Sunday that point guard Rajon Rondo will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Celtics coach Doc Rivers said that "no one's role will change" with Rondo out.