Re: Joe Smith deal?

["Kevin Crawford" <176012@email.msn.com>]

Joe Smith will get far more than 5 million per year this off-season,  more
like at least 10-12 million.  I assure you, someone will pay it too.
-----Original Message-----
From: Rohan Prashad <rprasha@clemson.edu>
To: Celtics <celtics@igtc.com>
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 1998 9:30 PM
Subject: Joe Smith deal?


>I heard a rumor that the Warriors were considering sending Joe Smith to
>the Magic for Nick Anderson and a 2nd round draft pick.  I'm not a Joe
>Smith fan , but that is a pathetic deal for the former #1 overall pick.
>I don't see what they get out of it.
>
>Nick Anderson just signed a new deal, I don't think it's a lot of money
>or for a very long time, but still, it's not like they get salary cap
>space.  He shoots inconsistently, won't drive anymore because he's
>scared to go to the free throw line where he sucks.  And a second round
>pick is usually a throwaway in a deal.
>
>I think we can make a much better offer than this.  I know Pitino likes
>Smith, so I'm asking why don't we.  We could give Minor, or Brown,
>Knight or all of them for all I care.  Plus most likely a higher 2nd
>round pick.
>
>The only thing I can think is that Joe Smith will be asking for too much
>money, but how much could he realistically get?  I think everyone knows
>he's a bust, and not worth more than 5 million a year.
>
>I say we get in on this deal, and maybe we could pair Smith with Walker
>in a pretty good forward duo.
>
>Rohan
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