Re: Larry Johnson retires

[Georgek27@AOL.com]

In a message dated 10/10/01 1:53:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
wayray@ix.netcom.com writes:


> There's no need for the Celtics to be like the Knicks and
> creatively use their exceptions

The Knicks "creatively" used their exception to sign Clarence Weatherspoon 
when they needed a big man.

When Luc Longley retired they were granted an injury exception but only days 
in which to use it and they didn't so it expired.

If the league determines that LJ's injury dates back to last season -- which 
it does -- the Knicks will not receive an exception.

As for the buyout -- it counts against the cap just as Radja's counted 
against ours. The Knicks will still be well over the cap and the luxury tax 
threshold. Also, Camby is bellyaching about the "lousy" contract he signed.

George