Re: [Celtics' Stuff ] Cuban, Nelson attempt to clear air

[Tammo29@xxxxxxx]

>>>>.....Still 
need to know if the pick is lottery protected. If the cocky Cuban is running 
that 
part of the show, maybe it isn't....<<<<<

According to this article in the Dallas Star-Telegram, it is protected.

Quote:
*The logjam at forward was created Monday when the Mavericks acquired Tony 
Delk and Walker from the Celtics for Raef LaFrentz, Jiri Welsch, Chris Mills and 
a 2004 lottery-protected first-round draft pick. Jamison was told he would be 
the starting small forward when the Mavs acquired him in a nine-player trade 
with Golden State on Aug. 18.*

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/basketball/7065440.htm