collins, etc...

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

          A newspaper in Detroit is reporting that Doug Collins
          probably will leave the Pistons. That will be a plum job. It
          will be interesting to see what they shell out for a coach.

          The Pitino fallout is staggering, but exciting. Who would
          have guessed anyone would bring enough clout to take Red's
          title, even if it was more or less a ceremonial title? The
          idea of starting from scratch in the organization is
          energizing.

          Pitino says the biggest needs are a big man and a point
          guard. That's surprising, although as much as Wesley has
          improved, I believe there are serious concerns about his
          ability to really run a team. That comment makes speculation
          about the Dallas pick even more interesting. Would he
          consider Antonio Daniels? Chauncey Billups? Brevin Knight?
          Jauque Vaughn? I haven't seen enough of Daniels or Billups
          to speculate, but I'm still a bigger fan of Knight than
          Vaughn.

          I'm also of the opinion that Dee Brown might fit nicely into
          a Pitino system, but I think one player we're overlooking is
          Greg Minor. He also is athletic, can run the floor and shows
          signs of being a good defender. I also agree that Dino may
          be the guy Pitino tries to dump, provided he can find
          another power forward (Antoine can play there, but he's a
          natural small forward). I know we don't have much available
          money under the cap this year, but if we can free up some I
          think there is one free agent on this year's list that might
          fit: Brian Grant. Remember, he was the No. 7 pick in the
          draft a couple years ago and had a very solid rookie season
          before struggling through an injury early this season. He is
          6-9, runs the floor and has good hands. Just a thought..

          Mark