RE: Good Veteran Presence for young C's?

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

I think Elie would be a great addition to the Celtics.  Also by the way,
when I said I thought 50% of the roster should be overturned - I was listing
the preferred order of departure - not that all 9 will go.  Certainly Walker
and/or Pierce only go is some megadeal (unless of course there is other CBA
talent like Alvin Williams that Pitino covets (: )

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> From: owner-celtics@igtc.com [mailto:owner-celtics@igtc.com]On Behalf Of
> MetNut9@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 2:40 AM
> To: celtics@igtc.com
> Subject: Good Veteran Presence for young C's?
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> MARIO ELIE isn't planning to return to San Antonio next season.
> The free agent-to-be recently told me he realizes his days as a
> starter are all but over. Finding an NBA job for another two
> years is his objective. Currently the fourth-oldest starter (37)
> in the league (three championships rings to his credit in nine
> previous seasons), Elie sees himself as an 8-to-10 minute player
> for a team like the Bulls or the Warriors, where his primary
> function would be to mentor the youngest players. After that?
> Perhaps an assistant coaching position.
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