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[MBerry@mail.journalink.com (MBerry)]

          Count me among those cautiously optimistic about Travis
          Knight. If Pitino sees great potential in the kid, that's
          good enough for me. My only concern is the price tag, which
          really isn't outrageous, but could handcuff us if we don't
          take some steps with other players. That being said, I
          believe we will get Dino's money, and I still think by the
          trading deadline we'll free up more money by dumping some
          combination of Dee/Dana/Minor. I believe one or more of
          these players will drive his value up in Pitino's system and
          become more attractive in trades during the season. If all
          this happens and we're still able to land a top free agent
          next year, the Knight signing looks great.

          As far as bemoaning the loss of all the other players, Fox
          is the only guy I'll really miss. Conlon is a hard worker
          and would have been nice to have around, but it's not as if
          he's been a lifetime Celtic. He was here one season. Fox on
          the other hand, was a loyal Celtic and it's a shame he
          couldn't be retained. I do understand why it couldn't
          happen, however. Now I hope he goes somewhere where he can
          win. Atlanta would be ideal. They need a small forward and
          Fox seems like a perfect fit in Lenny Wilkens'
          team-oriented, unselfish style of play. We should all wish
          him luck and hope we meet him in the playoffs in the next
          couple of years.

          Mark