Re: free agent signings

[giants <giants@magnafield.com.au>]

Marc Lamphier wrote:
> 
> >Celtics have easily been the
> > busiest team in the Atlantic over the summer. Having renounced nine
> > free agents, released Dino Radja after failing to have a trade with
> > Philadelphia clear, the Celtics have pretty much obliterated any
> > salary cap room for the lush '98 class with the signings of Travis
> > Knight (seven years, $22 million), Andrew DeClercq (five years, $8.4
> > million), Tony Massenburg (three years, $2.7 million) and Bruce Bowen
> > (two years, $980,000). ...
> 
> I am just wondering why Pitino spent this kind of money on unproven players.
> My list of possible reasons:
> 
> 1) more experienced players weren't available or were too expensive
>                 (what about someone like Brian Williams -- why wouldn't
> Pitino consider him?)
> 
> 2) these guys have untapped potential that only Pitino recognizes
> 
> 3) these guys have untapped potential that only Pitino can bring out
> 
> 4) we can't wait for the "lush '98 class" - we've got to do something now,
> even if it makes little sense
> 
> Any speculations?
> 
> well, we will see what happens. Here's hoping Pitino is a genius.
> 
> -Marc

When will someone take this seriously???

SHAREEF ABDUR-RAHIM WILL BE A CELTIC!!

Warwick

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