RE: Rumor

[John Lyell <Jlyell@concentric.net>]

Yes I heard the press conference today.  He said he was addicted to winning 
and watching every game was really taking its toll.  Sad to see him go he 
was a class act.  This is actually a good sign for the Celtics, as he was a 
good a talent evaluator as anyone,  and built the Laker championship teams 
and today's team within a few moves of the top.



On Saturday, April 18, 1998 9:43 PM, Warwick Janetzki 
[SMTP:giants@eisa.net.au] wrote:
>
>
> John Lyell wrote:
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> > Anyone here rumors Jerry West might step down as the Lakers V.P. after 
this
> > year due to health reasons ?  Expect Mitch Kupchak to take his place if 
it
> > happens.
>
> It is not a rumour. The Lakers list (yes I am on it, no I ain't a fan:) 
had an
> article on it and he (West) said that he wouldn't deny that it is a 
strong
> possibility!
>
> Warwick
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