re: Chiquita Boy

[Alex Wang <awang@mit.edu>]

Joe, 

I agree with your comments about Knight. People seem to forget that there were
quite a few games early in the season where he was playing quite effectively. 
I doubt that Pitino has him in mind for a starter anymore but certainly I would
think it would be wiser to develop him for another season or more to work his
trade value up or to use him as the backup center. Decent backup centers at low
salaries actually have quite a bit of trade value - Chris Dudley comes to mind.

Regarding Duncan, there was actually a six-game stretch this season when 
Robinson was out with injuries. He averaged 25.3 points, 13.0 rebounds, 3.2
blocks. I would say he's definitely be one of the three most dominant players 
(Shaq and Malone being the others) in the game once Jordan retires.

Alex