Steve Bulpett Talks Celtics On WEEI

[Way Of The Ray <wayray@ix.netcom.com>]

The Boston Herald's Steve Bulpett was on WEEI radio with Eddie
Andleman earlier this week and this to say about the Celtics:

- Bulpett questioned signing Randy Brown for both the money and length
of years in his contract.

- Steve said the Celtics improvement would have to come from within,
and the C's could improve as a team, if Pitino reigned himself in and
Antoine showed up with his head screwed on straight.

- The C's will be over the Salary Cap next season and only saved
an additional $600,000 with the Fortson trade.

- While Bullpett did say the Celtics could make the playoffs this
season, he didn't hold out much hope, and concurred with Eddie
that it would be a long winter.

- Bulpett noted that the Celtics are budget conscious these days.

- Bulpett correctly noted that Paul Pierce was the best player on the
team and has been since he joined the Celtics. If Pierce appears
lackadaisical at times, it's because not many plays are run for him.

- Greg Minor will make $3.2 million this season. What a gig and where
can I sign up?
Ray