Re: Pacers-Bulls deal

["pmaurice" <damekmo@teleport.com>]

I LOVE this trade for the Pacers although I'm also pretty fond of Jalen
Rose. Once Isaiah put the ball in Tinsley's hands Jalen's game went into the
tank. Too bad he has to try to find it with that stink hole of a team. As
far as Van Exel goes, I'd make that move, hold my nose, and pray. He's a
definite upgrade over Kenny and can actually hit the outside shot. There's
not going to be doubt about who's going to be the "third scorer" if they
make this trade. As long as Nicky gets to practice, games and meetings on
time, they'll be all right. You have to admit though, he does make an
outrageous amount of money.

Paul M.



----- Original Message -----
From: Berry, Mark S <berrym@BATTELLE.ORG>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 5:40 AM
Subject: Pacers-Bulls deal


> Looks like the Pacers are making a bold move. I really like this one for
> Indy. They add Miller to play alongside Jermaine O'Neal, giving them far
and
> away the best C-PF combo in the East. Artest replaces Rose and provides
the
> defense and toughness they lack at that position, without completely
giving
> away offense. And Mercer gives them a shooter off the bench to spell
Reggie
> and Artest. They lose Rose, but they have Artest and, next year, a healthy
> Al Harrington. They lose Best, but he was a free agent after the season
> anyway, and they add Ollie to backup Tinsley. Just a great deal for that
> team. They get bigger, tougher and don't lose their versatility. This also
> allows Jeff Foster to come off the bench, where he should be even more
> effective.
>
> Great deal. Too bad they still have Isiah on the bench.
>
> Mark
>
>
> From RealGM:
>
> Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune is in fact reporting that a deal has been
> reached, and it does not include forward Charles Oakley
> <http://www.realgm.com/src_playerfile.php?playerid=488> . NBA Sources
stated
> that the Bulls <http://bulls.realgm.com>  will include their top three
> scorers; Ron Mercer <http://www.realgm.com/src_playerfile.php?playerid=10>
,
> Ron Artest <http://www.realgm.com/src_playerfile.php?playerid=2>  and Brad
> Miller <http://www.realgm.com/src_playerfile.php?playerid=4> , as well as
> Kevin Ollie <http://www.realgm.com/src_playerfile.php?playerid=368>  to
> acquire the contracts of the Pacers <http://pacers.realgm.com> ' Jalen
Rose
> <http://www.realgm.com/src_playerfile.php?playerid=452>  and Travis Best
> <http://www.realgm.com/src_playerfile.php?playerid=464> .