RE: Penny trade

["Odegaard, Greg M." <GMOdegaa@RMC.com>]

Alex wrote:


"I think it's pretty impossible to construct a winning team in the NBA out
of players without egos who don't say stupid things to the media
occasionally, unless you luck into some mature ego-free superstar. These
guys never get traded." 

Two that come to mind certainly are Tim Duncan and Grant Hill, though it is
true they either will never be traded or a GM will be tarred and feathered.


"If you look at the four teams in the playoffs, only San Antonio is free 
of players that I can think of who have been immature or egotistical at 
some point. NY has Sprewell and Camby, Portland has Rider (and others), 
Indiana has Jackson (celebrates) and Miller (trash talks); I believe Rose
had some problems before too. And San Antonio was accused on being a bunch 
of wimps when Malone (whines during offseason) knocked out Robinson." 

Speaking of Portland, Stoudamire has gone public (no agent needed now)
regarding his great displeasure with his lack of playing time, stating
something to the effect that changes will be made and he wouldn't have
resigned with Portland if he knew this was how he was going to be treated.
Nice attitude young man, how about making your freethrows, playing some D
and earning some quality minutes.  Greg Anthony has outplayed in many key
games and likely will get those minutes tomorrow, if for nothing else so the
Management don't get showed up.  You gotta make the FT's to be the man (are
you listening AW?).

Good comments overall Alex, thanks,

Greg