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[David A Wickerham <aw623@freenet.buffalo.edu>]

                                  On Hoops
                                      
                             Do You Have Yours?
                                      
   August 26, 1997 [INLINE]
   
   Recently with the Celtics, Hornets, and attempting to sign their way
   into contention, the question that comes to mind is, "Who'd you get?"
   In the Eastern Conference the three teams have gotten themselves in a
   position to challenge the Bulls next year by signing some of the
   bigger names on the free agent market.
   
   Boston, who has had one of the busiest summers in recent memory, have
   signed six free agents this summer. Some of the key acquisitions are
   Andrew DeClerq, Tyus Edney, Travis Knight, and the most recent, the
   former Cavalier Chris Mills. With such a large influx of players the
   Celtics have had to cut their roster down greatly, waiving 10 players
   from last years tea They have also lost David Wesley to free agency,
   and just traded Eric Williams to Denver for future draft picks.
   
   The Pistons signed Brian Williams last week but lost Terry Mills to
   free agency. This doesn't pose that big of a problem to the Pistons
   since they have Theo Ratliff to grow into his place. With the former
   Bull the Pistons think they have finally found their "man in the
   middle". CN: and the Pistons recently came to terms with former LA
   Clippers shooting guard, Malik Sealy, to supply additional backcourt
   depth).
   
   The Hornets believe they have their backcourt of the future in Bobby
   Phills, and David Wesley. Both of whom have all-star potential and
   should prove to be a deadly combination. After playing with one of the
   games best last year Phills gets another chance to matchup with yet
   another great point guard. With a starting line up of Vlade Divac,
   Anthony Mason, Glen Rice, Bobby Phills, and David Wesley, I don't know
   I don't know how even Phil Jackson let alone Dave Cowens could screw
   that up.
   
   As teams scramble to fill needs in their team by dipping into the free
   agent pool, the contenders just sit back and watch. Will all this
   money being spent on these players really make a difference in the
   outcome of this year? Will the question "Who'd you get" mean that much
   after next year is over? Probably not, but after the disassembling of
   the Bulls all of these teams will be waiting in the wings to challenge
   for the title of Champion.
   
        -Matt Saha
       
             " You've gotta be able to beat the Knicks first! "
                                      
   [INLINE]
   
                                      
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