Re: 4pm news conference

[CECIL WRIGHT <cdubs@loki.atcon.com>]

Jason Drisko wrote:
    
> 4) Red was the one who continually harped Pitino to take a look at Massenburg.
>     (Which is odd because if he was that interested why was he not here longer
>      than 10 days back in 91-92)

In all fairness, the Tony Massenberg we signed today is a much tougher 
and more intelligent and versatile defender than when he made that 
appearance on the C's bench in '91-'92.  When he was traded from the 
Raptors to Jersey, many Raptor faithful bemoaned his inclusion in the 
deal, as he had quickly grown into a fan favorite in Toronto because of 
his toughness and determination.  I remember the way he planted Michael 
Hawkins to the floor last season with a perfectly clean, yet, devastating 
screen.  It will be a pleasure watching him bring that grittiness, along 
with DeClercq, to Beantown.  Massenberg is also no slouch at running 
the floor.  I'm not saying they are the second coming of Karl Malone, but 
they are certainly head and shoulders above what we suffered with last 
year, with all due respect to Marty Conlon.

These signings, along with Knight, gives us somebody who will provide 
invaluable assistance to Antoine crashing the o. boards as well as guys 
who will not be scared to make a sincere attempt at a box-out.  That was 
sadly lacking with last years edition (I know, along with a host of other 
items).  I think Pitino is making some intelligent moves that will pay 
off.