From: raczka@HQ.Ileaf.COM (christopher raczka)
Subject: Re: analysis for 92-93 season
Reply-To: raczka@HQ.Ileaf.COM (christopher raczka)
Organization: Interleaf, Inc.
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 92 18:44:04 GMT

In article <1992Nov6.214657.5924@pasteur.Berkeley.EDU> c60c-1hk@web-3c.berkeley.edu (Alvin Cham) writes:
> Some key areas for each team to become successful:
  
> New York:   Will Blackman provide the outside shooting that they desperately
>             need?
>             Will the new rule on low-post D cut down their effective physical
>             play as shown in last year's playoff?
     Riley can get these men playing together
     and it will be fun watching them get it done!
     Charles Smith lacks the winning attitude, but once he sees
     that winning can happen on a regular basis, he will be dangerous!
     What a steal!  The Knicks are primed to make that run.

     As for the new rule, after everyone get's use to the foul for the
     knee between the leggs and the hand in the back, we will see
     more doubling down. This will lead to quick passes back outside
     and an increase in 3-ptr OR and increase in turnovers/steals
     and fastbreaks ... it does speed the game up

  
> Boston:     Will the X-man fit into the Celtic green system?
>             Will Lewis begin to take over this team?
>
     X is not a conformist, he is a system unto himself, and
     this will be too much for Chris Ford
     inconsistency will be the norm in the Garden


> New Jersey: Will the players respect Daly's coaching?
> 
     It will be a long season for the Nets
     Good Luck Chuck

      
> Orlando:    Will Shaq make as huge an impact on the whole team as the Admiral
>             did with San Antonio several years ago?
>
     I think it will take him several years to learn the value
     of TEAM play and that turns into "W"'s and playoff appearances


> Chicago:
>
>
     Hmmm, Rodney McCray is a good addition and may be important
     as the season grows weary for Pippen and Jordan.
     As the Challenge grows from NY and Cleveland, more Bulls
     will have to step up as well (Armstrong, Williams). It will be
     fun and exciting but their will be a new champ in the East this year

> Cleveland:  Is Gerald Wilkins the type of player that they are really looking
>             for?
>
     Wilkins gives the Cavs the needed 3rd guard, now its up to
     Nance, Williams and Dougherty to LEAD this team to the
     Conference Finals and beyond

  
> Atlanta:    Will Dominique pass the ball more?
>             Will Willis have the same kind of year as his last's?
>
     Nique is an excellent passer, he just doesn't have the most
     court aware teammates. Welcome back Nique, get that MVP!
     and while you're at it, keep Adam Keefe in the running for
     Rookie-of-the-Year!

 
> Charlotte:  Will Mourning sign?
> 	    Will they learn that good offense is not enough to win games?
>             Will Gill continue to improve in an incredible pace?
>
     The Hornets are trying to unload JR Reid to sign Alonzo,
     too bad Alonzo hasn't signed...his impact will be diminished
     the longer this goes on
 

> Minnesota:  Can Laettner carry his lifetime winning percentage to Minnesota?
> 	    Will Person be their go-to guy?
>
     Laettner will go to school every night this year, and the Wolves
     will be watching the playoffs on TNT
 
  
> Portland:   Have they learned how to stay away from technique fouls?
> 	    Will Adelman be more demanding to the players?
>
     Adelman should have been replaced by now.
     This team needs guidance and Adelman has not provided it

                                     
> Phoenix:    What else, will Barkley fit into this fast-pace offense?
> 	    Will the players get along?
>
     Heres the team to beat in the West.


> LA Lakers:  Will they believe that they can still win without the presence of
> 	    Magic?
>
     AC, Sam and James are fine players
     Bryon is still there because they can't trade him
     Peeler is a 'steal' (no pun) and will be fine over time
     The stars will not be out at Inglewood this year! 


christopher raczka
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