I guess Anthony Carter resigned with the Heat so there goes that idea

["Michael Griffin" <mgriffin@rillc.com>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-celtics@igtc.com [mailto:owner-celtics@igtc.com]On Behalf Of
> Michael Griffin
> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 2:46 PM
> To: OzerskyJA; celtics@igtc.com
> Subject: RE: eerie quiet
>
>
> Just reported that Mercer signed with Chicago as some predicted upon Jones
> going to Miami so there goes one option.  I've never been a big Mercer fan
> but was okay with getting him with the exception.  Also EPSN reported
> Croshere has agreed with Indiana on a 7 yr 51M deal.  That is
> extremely rich
> and let him stay in Indiana for that kind of money.  That is
> crazy money for
> what I believe is an unproven commodity.  Is the NBA turning into
> the lotto
> where you have to pay crazy money for players who are not even all-pros
> (Croshere,McGrady) yet?  If that's the case, I say keep our picks and at
> least you are protected with the new rules from overpaying your
> draft picks.
> Another example is this Wahad character who will get 7 yrs. 40M+ from
> Denver.  Talk about  a cap killer (a Kenny Anderson deal).
>
> One prediction I'll make is that some of these people who have said they
> "have no interest in the exception" will end up taking it.  Those are the
> agents speaking.
>
> Boy all that talk about being aggressive may end up being lip service.
> Unless Pierce is traded - the changes may not even be considered cosmetic.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-celtics@igtc.com [mailto:owner-celtics@igtc.com]On Behalf Of
> > OzerskyJA
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 2:03 PM
> > To: 'celtics@igtc.com'
> > Subject: eerie quiet
> >
> >
> > I've been checking nbatalk all day today, and there's a lot of
> > action.  But
> > where's
> > the action in our own group?  Doesn't anybody have any
> speculations, juicy
> > leaks,
> > or fiery opinions?  I'm thinking that we can forget about Ron at
> > this point,
> > TAQ too.
> > But no way are we giving Vinny Del Negro a roster spot.
> Something has to
> > be coming.
> > I read up on Randy Brown -- he's supposed to be a real bulldog
> > defensively.
> > The other
> > guy, Bimbo Coles, is merely a competent pro.  Neither has any upside to
> > speak of.
> > Let's give Charles Jones a shot at the 2 spot with the little
> > exception and
> > Mark Jackson
> > the big one w/assistant duties.  That's assuming that Greg Anthony isn't
> > available.  He's
> > been my number one choice all along....
> >
> > Josh Ozersky
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> > Corning Museum of Glass
> >
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