Re: Re[2]: Ike Austin

[Georgek27@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/10/99 11:18:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
mberry@journalink.com writes:

<< He was a disappointment in Orlando, but this guy deserves better than to 
be 
 labeled a stiff. He had two good seasons in Miami, played well in L.A. after 
the 
 trade there and was considered by many to be the best free agent center on 
the 
 market last summer. His contract isn't bad because he took less to play in 
 Orlando. If he's available, I'd look into it.
  >>
The concern with Austin, even when he was a FA last summer, is regarding his 
conditioning.  If Daly sored on him so quickly that is cause for concern.  If 
he could be had without disturbing our nucleus I say get him.  Then IF he 
proves to be a stiff he can still be dealt.

George