Re: Michael Holley On WEEI

["Jim Meninno" <jim_meninno@hotmail.com>]

>Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 13:03:46 -0400
>From: wayray@ix.netcom.com (Way Of The Ray)
>Subject: Michael Holley On WEEI
>To: celtics@igtc.COM
>
>Michael Holley was on the A-Team on WEEI for a brief interview, and 
here's a 
>couple of things he's said:

>
>- Antoine's going to ask for $100 million, but a more realistic figure 
may be 
>around $80 million.

I think a lot of people could live with this.

>
>- There will never be another player receiving a Kevin Garnett-size 
contract.

Never say never.  I hope it's a long time, though.  


>- Antoine's family is very upset at Bob Ryan for labelling him a
>"Punk".  They've called the Globe and tried to arrange a meeting with 
Bob.
>Ryan of course, is off in Athens covering the World Championships.
>
>- Antoine is steaming over the Bob Ryan column, and Holley has not been 
in 
>touch with him since his interview.

I don't blame them.  That really was an over-the-top, out-of-control 
piece (and I side more with the Celts on the issue).  I'd love to know 
what Ryan was trying to accomplish.

Jim


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