losing LaFrentz

[gene kirkpatrick <gk_tyler@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm glad to see that the brass have listened to the list and opted for surgery and the future.  "He's worth four or five wins" could have become O'Brien's famous last words had LaFrentz torn it up irreparably.  Not playing Perkins now could be worth four or five wins, too, but this season is about the future.  And there are 48 minutes in a game.  Figure out a way and get the big man some time.  Also, McCarty should rest his weak ankle for five games and give Hunter a shot.  Think of what it would do for the team to see the youngsters get a shot.  That's part of the chemistry thing that we need.
 
Observations (from clips and reading):  James seems to be contributing; he's not a lock-down defender and Banks could do several things better, but James is playing an important scoring role--especially when he shoots less that 5 threes a game.  Now we need to get Banks back to 15 minutes a game.  I do think we would not be hurt by giving 24 minutes (l/10 of our court time) to the three rooks.  
 
Glad to see Walker help Dallas to a signature win.  At his best, he is a force.  But I am pulling for Dallas losses to help our draft cause; I just don't say that down here.  Cheers to those who endure (and enjoy) the snow.  I don't expect to win tonight; the Cavs are tough at home and we're due a letdown.  But Philly and the Nets are weaker than usual, so our outlook in the Atlantic is good.  Gene
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