Re: Larry Johnson retires

[kevin <bostonceltics17@yahoo.com>]

after watching how Miami was knocked out of the 1st round by the
Hornets, I came to the conclusion about Mase:

1. Mase is overated. No doubt he got skills but he is over the hill.
2. His off court baggage is going to out weigh whatever benefits he
brings on court.
3. He'll kill chemistry at the bucks.
4. Riley is still pissed at Mase for the way Mase just give up during
the playoff loss to hornets. That's why Riley is not doing him any
favours with sign and trades (unless he gets Cassel)


kevin




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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 12:45:35 -0400
From: "Berry, Mark  S" <berrym@BATTELLE.ORG>
Subject: Larry Johnson retires

Larry Johnson has accepted a buyout from the Knicks and is retiring.
Reports say the Knicks are expected to be granted an injury exception
of $4.5 million.

Do you see what's about to happen here? One of two things... either
the Knicks will use that injury exception to sign Anthony Mason and
become Eastern Conference contenders, or the Bucks will fear the
Knicks doing just that and pony up the money for Mason themselves. My
money is on the first scenario. Makes me sick.

Mark