backup PG

[Mark Piotrowski <markp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> New York Daily News: Mark Jackson has finally found a basketball team 
> that will give him playing time. Unfortunately for him, it's just a 
> one-night gig - playing tonight at the Garden for the New York 
> All-Stars.
>
> With NBA training camps opening in less than three weeks, Jackson, the 
> league's all-time assists leader among active players, still is in 
> search of a team for the upcoming season. He's in the same boat as two 
> other New York playmaking legends, Kenny Anderson and Rod Strickland.
>
> After trying unsuccessfully to catch on with Pat Riley in Miami, 
> Jackson is considering an offer to play in Portland. But it's for 
> non-guaranteed money, and he'd be third-string, backing up Damon 
> Stoudamire and Jeff McInnis.

I would really love for Ainge to try and get Mark Jackson in a Celtics 
uniform.  He's always been one of my favorite non-celtic.

I can't think of many folks out there better able to teach Banks the 
position of PG.  Guess the question is would he take the min -- or 
slightly over (couldn't we swing it) -- for the poss. of being a 3rd 
string.  But imagine if Banks takes awhile to pan out or if James gets 
hurt, I'd much rather have MJax running the show in important 4th 
quarters.

(the other) mark