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>I don't know, but I know the Bird teams
>of the 80's often had a rough time with the West Coast trip, and before you
>say it, I know they weren't on the left coast today.  I believe the problem
>is with Pitino, not with the players. As many of you know, I was never sold
>on him in the first place, but he's who they have, so it's up to him to
make
>the right adjustments.  Nobody expected this team to realistically be in
the
>playoffs this year, did they?  I didn't.

Well! I expected the team to make the playoffs. My premise was that with
Pierce onboard teams won't be able to double team Walker. I never thought
that kenny wouldn't route the offense through Walker at all.

>I believe things will improve, we'll see some changes in the lineup, in the
>strategy, etc.  We have a good, young nucleous and it would be a disaster
to
>mess with that.  They'll get a high lottery pick if this does keep up (God
>forbid) and perhaps can then trade that pick for someone we need.

I hope so too, except that the rectification has to happen quickly.

> I do
>agree we need a good backup point guard - what about the CBA?  I don't know
>who you get rid of, but Schintzius is definitely expendable.

Actually Schintzius, Riley Garnet are all expendable. Pitino should try to
get KJ.

                                                                - Mishra