s_knight8

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...ore/stories/07
0104dnspomoore.9f5a2.html

The Mavericks won't land the Big Aristotle unless they land Erick Dampier
first. The free-agent center is the chip that either yields O'Neal or serves
as a substitute for the real diesel.

Three league executives say the Mavericks have discussed a sign-and-trade
deal with Golden State for Dampier. They aren't alone. Dampier is viewed
around the league as a crucial component to any potential deal for O'Neal,
meaning clubs must negotiate directly with the Warriors or get them involved
as a third party.

Golden State general manager Chris Mullin declined to outline what he has in
mind for Dampier. No one should be surprised. When Mullin interviewed
Stanford's Mike Montgomery for the team's coaching vacancy, the only member
of the Warriors organization who knew was the owner.

Dallas is working this off-season along parallel tracks. One, every move the
team makes puts it one step closer to O'Neal.

And two, every move the team makes has to stand on its own. After an
off-season of wheeling and dealing, the Mavericks must be able to function
as a team if they are unable to trade for O'Neal.

gary collard

No thanks, talk about a guy primed for a fall after a career year.

--
Gary Collard
SABR-L Moderator
gmcollard@yahoo.com

"Europeans think Americans are fat, vulgar, greedy, stupid, ambitious
and ignorant and so on. And they've taken as their representative
American somebody someone who actually embodies all of those
qualities." -- Christopher Hitchens on Michael Moore

terraholm

As opposed to all those good available centers not coming off a career year
to choose from.....

mr black

would you propose we look forward to Laettner backed by Bradley & Fortson?
MrB

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.706 / Virus Database: 462 - Release Date: 6/14/2004

gary collard

Might as well go with a gimmick lineup if you move Shaq, that's your best
shot. In reality, if they move Shaq the movee replaces the Lakers as a
title contender.

--
Gary Collard
SABR-L Moderator
gmcollard@yahoo.com

"Europeans think Americans are fat, vulgar, greedy, stupid, ambitious
and ignorant and so on. And they've taken as their representative
American somebody someone who actually embodies all of those
qualities." -- Christopher Hitchens on Michael Moore

gary collard

Nope, I would propose the Lakers turn down a trade involving O'Neal and
Dampier, unless Dirk is also included. IOW Dampier is not even close to
the caliber of player needed to be the centerpiece (pun kinda intended) of
a deal.

--
Gary Collard
SABR-L Moderator
gmcollard@yahoo.com

"Europeans think Americans are fat, vulgar, greedy, stupid, ambitious
and ignorant and so on. And they've taken as their representative
American somebody someone who actually embodies all of those
qualities." -- Christopher Hitchens on Michael Moore

drg_75

I agree. I certainly hope Kupcake wouldn't trade Shaq to Dallas for
Dampier without getting Dirk. I read someone referring to Dampier as
the next Ike Austin.

±

Now that the Suns signed Steve Nash, this is a harder deal to get done.

What do you think about Coach K going to the Lakers for $10,000,000 a
year?

--
http://www.geocities.com/snuhsite

-------
/ \
/ \ /-----\
| (@) | | SnuH |
| (O) | \_ ___/
| / | ||
| \ /_ / //
\ \____/ / /
\ /
\_____,