Re: The Lowdown on the Baker deal

[Way Of The Ray <wayray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If this is truly the case, despite the negative publicity, my guess is the
Celtics
will do the deal, as it allows O'Boring to keep his love child, Eric Williams,

in the starting lineup.  Seattle wanting Williams instead of Pot, was
a major hang-up to the deal, but apparently the Sonics have come to their
senses
and realized they can dump Baker's contract by accepting Pot instead of
Williams.
Just another one of the many good uses of hemp.

I'm also happy, that the C's are not just giving Forte away, as perhapse his
play in the
Shaw's League, has opened some closed eyes amongst Boston management.
With Williams stuck in the starting lineup and Brown and Delk around, there
really isn't
a place for Forte on the team, but that doesn't mean you have to toss him out
like the
trash. Use his fine play in the Shaw's League to build on his value, showcase
him
during training camp, and then deal him for a protected first.
Ray

PS: Of course, Smith could be full of crap.....

hytem wrote:

> Steve Smith, a no BS basketball reporter, says this
> morning it's Kenny and Pot for Baker. The deal is
> on the table for the Celts to take or leave.
> The Celts net gain is $2 mil on the salaries, which they could use to sign
> Rogers.
> He also says the Knicks are floating phoney deals
> to increase the value of some of their players.