Re: the state of the rivalry

[Georgek27@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-11-27 03:22:31 EST, 6166kkver@umbsky.cc.umb.edu writes:

<< The game tonight painfully reminded me why the Lakers are going to be
contending
 for the championship for years to come, while the Celts will be very pleased
to
 make the playoffs one of these years. The reason is simple: most of the
 Celtics'draft picks of the last several years are, at best, humble role
players
 somewhere - the better ones, that is. Others are out of the league entirely.
The
 Lakers' picks, on the other hand, are either budding superstars, very, very
 solid players, or else  have been traded for good players.  >>

I must say your patience with turning around a pathetic team is totally
inspiring! Has Pitino said even once that this team is going to be able to
handle the cream of the crop in the NBA? Red Auerbach in his prime couldn't
make a winner out of last year's team overnite but you seem to think that
since we aren't going from 15-67 to 67-15 in one year that we are doomed to
mediocrity forever. The Lakers on the other hand are a dynasty - even tho
they haven't made the finals in years. Sounds like you should run out and get
your Laker jersey fast while the supply lasts!

George