Good

["R. Bentz Kirby" <bocelts@usit.net>]

It was said in an article that:


>  The Celtics were also said to have interest in Mississippi high
> schooler
>       Jonathan Bender, the fastest riser in the draft. But when it was
> learned
>       the Pacers were making the deal to get the 18-year-old, 6-foot-11
> forward,
>       the air became too rarefied. Bender became such a hot property that
> the
>       Lakers were working hard to get up to No. 2 (the Vancouver pick) to
> get
>       him. Lakers general manager Jerry West was hot on his trail and new
> coach
>       Phil Jackson followed suit.
>
Hey, if the Birdman can beat out West and Jackson to something they
really want, I say great!


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