Re: FROM BSKBALL

[Alex Wang <awang@mit.edu>]

Any of us could look pretty bad if we were judged based on secondhand
rumors of what we MIGHT do. And what kind of context was the Michael
Curry comment made in? We don't know. It could be that Pitino was 
talking about Curry as a defensively oriented player off the bench
that can shoot the ball, as opposed to Bruce Bowen for instance. 
Who cares if Pitino wants to make Michael Curry his next Bruce Bowen?
Or Tony Delk his next Marlon Garnett? He's probably looking at these
guys as possibilities for his cap exceptions.

The only thing that is worth getting carried away about is a trade of
one or more of the big pieces, and only if Pitino actually confirms 
that he's considering it (like the Hardaway trade, or the Pippen trade
a few years back). I don't understand why people freak out when Pitino
talks about adding so-and-so as a 12th man or injured list loser at 
the minimum. I'm sure Pat Riley and Wallace got a lot of crap when
they put CBA players on the Heat roster too.

Alex


> I think that some days it just doesn't pay to turn on the computer. First
> we get the news that Michael Curry is soon to be Rick Pitino's first option
> on offense, and Tony Delk his second. This brings to mind the undying rumor
> of Pitino's love affair with Jamal Mashburn. And now here comes the
> Nosferatu of trade rumors "with a twist": Walker for Baker, "depending on
> what happens with Penny," whatever that means. Dear God!...and you all
> wonder why some of us on this list can't help but think Pitino is an
> incorrigible screw-up! One step forward, two steps back. Yes, I know
> they're only rumors, but you all know in your hearts that he's capable of
> anything. Was there a laugh track in the background when Pitino talked
> about Michael Curry's offensive game? Please...enough is enough...ya'
> know!?! I just can't take anymore. Somebody tie Pitino up, throw him in a
> closet, and keep him in there until next October. Throw Chris Wallace in
> with him. They can tell each other stories about how good Dwayne Schintzius
> was in college.
> 
> Paul M.
>