Re: trade time

[Fung Yee Danny Lim <dlim@utkux.utcc.utk.edu>]

There's no question I'd take Austin for our no. 1. In a heartbeat. As it
is, it does not look like we'd be a real strong contender for the top five
picks and this year's draft doesn't look like a particularly strong one
for big men. Who's out there - La Frentz, Jamison, Miller? None of them
are classical centers. Austin is averaging 18.6 and 9.6. Besides, he
shoots at a fair percentage. The only thing is that he's only about 6-9 or
6-10. So far, that's hasn't affected his performance. Also, he's a little
old at 29 but well, I'll take him. I don't think there's much of a chance
Miami will let him go that easily though. Is he going to be free agent
anytime soon? - Danny

On Mon, 8 Dec 1997, Erik A. Estes wrote:

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> 
> > It's possibly a dream trade, but its a good dream.
> 
> > If we had to give our #1 up, is Austin the type of player you trade a
> > lottery pick for?
> 
> 	I think I might do it.  I like Austin and is there a good true center
> coming in the lottery draft?  I like the looks of that roster, and we're
> able to keep Billups.  But your right, it probably is a dream trade.
> 						Erik Estes
>