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Wow! What a great trade for the Nets. This really completes their team. With 
Mutombo getting all the rebounds and outletting the ball, four guys can get 
out on the break. Their break is going to be even better. Defense is also 
improved. They have an answer for Vin  and maybe even Shaq. They still don't 
have the low post offense but at least they should win the East and maybe win 
a couple against the Lakers.

We stepped up by getting an upgrade in Baker over Rogers and Kenny. The Nets 
did better by getting a center, defensive help and rebounder for two players 
who for the most part aren't in the game at winning time. One hope is that 
they do give up a little offense in Jefferson over Van Horn and the little 
inside offense that they had. Van Horn did hit an important game clincher 
three against us in our series.

Wallace now needs to get a decent point guard to match. Maybe we could even 
get Rogers in some twist of fate. I would love to see us beating the Nets by 
Rogers knocking down threes over Mutombo.

I would like to continue to disagree with Mark Berry. While it seems to sexy 
to add a offensive player like Sam I Am, I don't think the Celts need or 
would work with a player of his type of game. People questioned whether there 
would be enough basketballs when we added Baker. I said I thought Pierce and 
Walker were ready for that. However, I think it would be WAY too much to 
expect the Celts to function with an all-star team alignment. The reason why 
the Bucks would consider trading him is because he is what he is, a great 
offensive scorer and that's it. I think this would be too much, too soon for 
us. Plus, the following balloning salary of his would be insane.

Instead, look for Wallace to deal Williams and picks for something more 
solid, less flashy point guard, if necessary. Just signing Best seems the 
best thing right now. If we can somehow still fanagle Rogers, we are still 
the favs in the East, IMO.

As for the Sixers, they are sliding the slippery slope downhill. OUR PICK IS 
LOOKING BETTER AND BETTER. Wallace is a genius<g>....

DJessen33