Re: Celtics to chase Rick back

[Warwick Janetzki <giants@eisa.net.au>]

Bill Cooper wrote:
> 
> On Sat, 28 Feb 1998 03:20:58 +1100, you wrote:
> 
> >I have a funny feeling that the Celts may try and get Rick Fox back
> >using some of the $$$ they have.
> >
> >Comments?
> >
> >Warwick
> 
> Warwick,
> 
>         It's a wonderful idea.  Rick was one of my favorites from
> recent years.  I'm not sure it makes sense to reinforce the small
> forward position rather than work on center.  Aslo I think that after
> a little bit of a slow start, that Rick has played better with the
> lakers since the New Year.  it probably would depend on the contracts
> that he might get offered.  I think that Rick has proven that he can
> be a vauluable player for a high quality team, so I hope he gets a
> better offer than last year.  But it may be the case that under the
> current rules  a solid supporting player like Fox (and many others)
> will never get their just due.
> 
> Bill C.

I think that if the Celtics offered Michael Stewart a reasonable
contract they'd have enough left over to get Rick to a good sized
contract. But then again, the Lakers will probably over pay him slightly
to keep his services away from any other team (re: Horry last season).

It'd be an awesome lineup of this..

 C- Stewart   DeClercq  Knight    Ellison
PF- Walker    McCarty   DeClercq  Knight
SF- Fox       McCarty   Bowen     Minor    Jones
SG- Mercer    Bowen     Barros    Minor    Jones
PG- Anderson  Barros    Edney

With the draft pick + Travis Knight and either Minor or Jones traded for
someone who could help the Celtics would look fantastic. Only a pipe
dream which could happen depending how much the Lakers are willing to
pay Rick.

Warwick
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