Re: Billups for Joe Smith/Pippen

[skmishra@dlsun660.us.oracle.com (Shailendra K. Mishra)]

> From nocw1@nsh.library.ns.ca Wed Nov 26 10:46:38 1997

> 
> The problem is though that if he had any trade value, he would have been 
> dealt by now.  Maybe he could become a future star but he has yet to show 
> that he is inspired enough to get to that plateau.

Maybe the Warriors are asking too much in return.

> If we make a deal for him and he turns out to be a bust, 

Joe Smith is out of the bust category, he is a good player but not an 
outstanding one. Warrior fans and media compare him with Malone or Chris Webber 
and find him coming up short hence the disappointment.

> what other teams 
> do you expect will want him?  I'd just as soon stand pat, as have him for 
> a year. 

Other than Boston, I belive Miami, Cleveland,  Philadelphia maybe interested in 
dealing for him.

> Besides, who would we have to package to get him?

Warriors desperately need a point guard and draft picks to rebuild there team. 
<The buzz out here is both smith & sprewell will be gone by the trading deadline 
which amounts to dismantling their team.In addition there own draft pick goes to 
Orlando if they finish <1,2,3> in the lottery and they get Washington's pick.>
                                     - Mishra