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From: retrac@vesuvius.cs.rice.edu (John Carter)
Subject: Re: First Round Picks?
Organization: Rice University, Houston
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 23:35:22 GMT

In article <Bw4H7n.Ix7@news.cso.uiuc.edu> jdt29225@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Jazzy J ) writes:
>jblixt@neon.cdc.com (Jon Blixt) writes:
>>}My local news reported Laettner is close to signing a 6 year, $20million deal.
>>}Anyone have some more detailed info?
>
>>It's not official, but the Minneapolis papers are reporting a done deal.
>
>	Seeing that Laettner has signed close to $3 million a year, I think
>	we can all expect that Mourning's f***ing agent will now hold
>	Alonzo back this season.  I'm sure that both of them are expecting
>	to get more $ than Laettner, and the Hornets apparently don't have
>	more than $2 million this season to spare.  VERY unfortunate for
>	the Hornets -- and Alonzo -- who seems like he'll be just another
>	name on the long list of #2 pick disappointments (at least initially).

I doubt very much that Laettner, or any rookie, is getting a flat salary
that does not increase over time.  In fact, almost all of the top rookies
get base salaries and then league-maximum 30% raises each year.  If we
assume that Laettner is getting a 30% raise after each of his first five
years, his $21 million contract will pay him $1.65M in the first year.  His
salary each of the six years would then be: $1.65M, $2.15M, $2.79M, $3.63M,
$4.71M, $6.12M.  Total value of his contract: $21 million.

So, depending on how they structured it, he might be making a mere 2/3rds of
what Alonzo wants next year.

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From: jblixt@neon.cdc.com (Jon Blixt)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: RUBL Fantasy League
Date: 14 Oct 92 00:52:42 GMT
Reply-To: jblixt@mips.COM (Jon Blixt)
Organization: MINE Mindless Idiot Nonothings Everywhere

THIS is a repost.

I am starting a fantasy league over the internet called RUBL.
Real Usenet Basketball League.

All those interested in joining or who want more info, just
e-mail me.

This league uses NBA players and lasts the entire season so
sign up only if you are seriously interested.

RUBL commish,

Jon
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From: le@cs.tulane.edu (Doug Le)
Subject: More Trivia....
Nntp-Posting-Host-[nntpd-14858]: sparta
Organization: Computer Science Dept., Tulane Univ., New Orleans, LA
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1992 14:00:34 GMT


I think it would be James Worthy!!!!
From: hira@cme.nist.gov (Ron Hira)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: Don McLean
Date: 9 Oct 92 19:15:02 GMT
Reply-To: hira@cme.nist.gov
Organization: National Institute of Standards and Technology

In article <BvuvwF.Lxo@ora.com>, ellie@ora.com (Ellie Cutler) writes:

|> Dave Gavitt, take heart!  The Clippers traded UCLA's Don MacLean, along
|> with William Bedford, to the Washington Bullets for malcontent PF John
|> Williams.  Guess the Clips were looking for some beef. The AP wire kept
|> listing McLean as a center, but we know he's a forward - and, more
|> importantly, a Gugliotta clone (of sorts).  This means that Washington
|> can now send Gugs, who they have been unable to sign, to Boston for
|> Kevin Gamble (rumor started here!)

Gimme a break! Gugs for Gamble, you must be dreaming. However, it
would give the Celts another BWG.

|> Anybody else think the Clippers are starting to look pretty good?
|> Williams, Norman, Manning, Vaught, and Big Stanley give some punch
|> up front.  But who do they have in their backcourt besides Jackson
|> and Randy Woods?  I know they've been thinking about picking up John
|> Bagley.

How about Ronnie Harper?

Ron
From: paul@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Paul R Krueger)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: Questions
Date: 16 Oct 1992 18:02:07 GMT
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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In article <1992Oct16.172315.890@babbage.ece.uc.edu> rbd@flash.ece.uc.edu (Bobby Davis) writes:
>(3) How has Todd Day looked for the Bucks in training camp?  Or
>	is he even signed yet?
     
     Day hasn't signed and isn't in camp. He did play with the team over
     the summer though, a good sign that he will sign soon. As of now, I
     believe he's the backup to Alvin Robertson. Day should get a good
     share of minutes though.

>(4) Will Blue Edwards be a starter this year?
     
     I have a feeling Blue will have a big year in Milwaukee. He was very
     happy to leave Sloan and Utah. The Bucks don't have a whole lot of
     talent so look for Edwards to be possibly their leading scorer. His stats
     should be much better than they were in Utah.

>(7) Speaking of the Hornets - has Tony Bennett shown anything?
     
     Actually, I was wondering that myself. He did sign a 3-year contract,
     so he must have showed them something. After seeing him at UW-GB, I know
     he is probably the purest left-handed shooter this side of Chris Mullin
     (although I'm sure I'm forgetting a few guys :)

>Thanks for any info.
     
     Hope it helps!

     --salty

>Bob Davis


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From: paul@boulder.Colorado.EDU (Paul Mathews)
Subject: Re: More trivia...
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Distribution: na
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 20:49:32 GMT

In article <1992Oct12.224025.28905@athena.mit.edu> arwoo@athena.mit.edu (Albert R. Woo) writes:
>In article <Bvz7p0.4zA@news.cso.uiuc.edu> jdt29225@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Jazzy J ) writes:
>>
>>
>>	Well, we've been talking about Dana Barros and his 3-pt percentage
>>	last year -- and about Trent Tucker's career 3-pt percentage --
>>	but the question I put to U is -- who in NBA history has the WORST
>>	3-pt percentage (min 100 attempts).  Take your guess and I'll reveal
>>	the answer...
>>
>>	Jazzy J
>
>Is it James Worthy?  Lately, it seems like he's been around 25%, and 
>I think his early years were pretty abysmal.  It always looks like he's 
>shot-putting the basketball when he shoots a 3...  I'm also guessing
>that he's tried more than 100 attempts in his career...
>
>P.S. I'm still in shock that Ed Nealy hit 20 of 50 last season! :-)


   I thought I remember reading that Darrel Walker of the Pistons had
the worst career 3-pt. FG percentage.

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From: wp01jst1@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu (John Tomas)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: Idiots-Don't Post
Date: 12 Oct 92 20:17:23 GMT


Actually Jordan had a couple fewer assists (Magic got 20 in the final
game), and a couple fewer rebounds but averaged what 15 more points a
game.
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From: gattuso@ssd.comm.mot.com (Christopher Gattuso)
Subject: Re: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!
Organization: Motorola LMPS
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 19:24:06 GMT
Keywords: n


>
>Look, I got two words for the NBA, MAgic Johnson...
>
>	I got two words for Chicago, New York...
>
>	I got three words for everyone and their mother who cannot seem to get
>off of Magic's jock strap...GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>	When Magic gets cut and another player is cut at the same time and they
>are close enough to have sex...and their blood mixes and the other
>palyer contracts the HIV virus and then gets AIDS and then dies, you can
>all talk your f**kin' mouths off.  But until that time, (does a
>snowball's chance in hell ring a bell to anyone) SHUT THE F**K
>UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>	Jesus, this topic should be changed to 
>
>		Magic.aids.give me a break...
>
>*SIGH*
>
>	What happened to real NBA news...instead of all this gosip...
>

My turn.....

	I got two words for Magic.....LAST PLACE.
	I got one more word for Magic....CLIPPERS.
	I got two words for the NBA.....THREE PEAT.
	I got two words for the Knicks....NO DEFENSE.

Enough said!!!!

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From: alang@ringer.cs.utsa.edu (Anthony Lang)
Subject: New question about nba.c
Organization: University of Texas at San Antonio
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 18:56:09 GMT

When I type nba -m chicago boston, everything works ok, and I get a listing of
all of their matchups.
The problem is that I can't get it to work for San Antonio.
I've tried nba -m chicago san antonio,
           nba -m chicago sanantonio, and lots of others, but nothing seems to work.
Can someone tell me how to do this?

Thanks,
Tony
alang@ringer.cs.utsa.edu
From: edrury@3cpu.rain.com (Ed Drury)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: New question about nba.c
Date: 8 Oct 92 03:56:10 GMT
Reply-To: edrury@.UUCP (Ed Drury)
Organization: Garden Lane Software

In article <1992Oct7.185609.5758@ringer.cs.utsa.edu> alang@ringer.cs.utsa.edu (Anthony Lang) writes:
>The problem is that I can't get it to work for San Antonio.
>Can someone tell me how to do this?

try nba -m chicago "san antonio"

   or

   nba -m "Golden State" "San Antonio"

 For a couple of examples.

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From: cs161feu@sdcc10.ucsd.edu (Anthony Minkoff)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: Lakers to Go all the way.
Keywords: Lakers to go all the way.
Date: 10 Oct 92 04:00:34 GMT
Organization: University of California, San Diego

iqrh_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Imran Qureshi) writes:
>I can only say, Western Conference fans, don't waste your time watching any 
>NBA games if you're not a Lakers fan because you'll only be disappointed.
>While all of the focus is on the over-hyped Phoenix Suns, look for the Lakers
>to quietly take the division with a possible 70 wins.  

Heh heh.  Have you entered my prediction contest, Imran?  :-)

Tony
From: rjs@citi.umich.edu (Robert J. Skrobola)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: Celtics training camp
Date: 14 Oct 1992 22:38:14 GMT
Organization: Center for Information Technology Intergration, University of Michigan
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In article <BvvF9z.D46@news.cso.uiuc.edu>, jdt29225@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Jazzy J ) writes:
|> wung@puttgen.ee.gatech.edu (Peter Wung) writes:
|> 
|> >I went to U of I, I know who Kenny Battle is, I was just verifying. I thought he was with the Suns.
|> 
|> 	OK -- sorry if I insulted your intelligence.  Anyways, Kenny did
|> 	start out w/ the Suns, but since then, he's been w/ the Warriors,
|> 	Celtics, put your team name here.  He's been the ultimate journeyman.
|> 	He lacks height and a sure outside shot, but he's got that hustle
|> 	and desire all coaches love.  He always seems to latch on somewhere.

Extreme nit-pick...Battle was drafted by the Pistons..Traded on or soon
after draft day for....eeee...ahhh...I don't remember who.. :)
		Rob


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From: cs161feu@sdcc10.ucsd.edu (Anthony Minkoff)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: NBA Moves
Date: 11 Oct 92 01:07:46 GMT
Organization: University of California, San Diego

SOCC9241430E@LUST.LATROBE.EDU.AU (JACKSON,Chris) writes:
>Some help needed if possible!  Would someone out there be able to reply
>either through the news or through e-mail, the NBA moves that have off-
>icially been made this preseason...with both veterans, rookies and fut-
>ure draft picks? And would anyone have a revised (rough) list of rosters
>as they now stand?
>
>Any information would be appreciated!

Well, I'm sure you just *knew* I would come through with the
low-down on the Phoenix Suns...  Here goes:

Renounced rights to restricted free agents Steve Burtt and Ian
Lockhart.

Traded guard Jeff Hornacek, forward Tim Perry, and center Andrew
Lang to Philadelphia for forward Charles Barkley.

Renegotated contracts of forwards Tom Chambers and Charles Barkley.
(I don't know the terms; sorry.)

Signed unrestricted free agent guard Danny Ainge to three-year contract
worth approximately $5.2 million.

Signed u.f.a. center Tim Kempton to a guaranteed contract.  (Not
sure about the terms; I believe it's $1 million over two years.)

Renegotiated contract of guard Kevin Johnson.  (I don't know the
terms; sorry.)

Signed first-round draft choice center Oliver Miller to two-year,
$1.15 million contract.  (I believe there is a weight clause in this
contract; I'm not sure.  Harry?)

Hmm.  I think that's it.  Here's the current roster:

G-- Kevin Johnson, Negele Knight, Dan Majerle, Danny Ainge
F-- Charles Barkley, Cedric Ceballos, Tom Chambers, Jerrod Mustaf,
    Kurt Rambis, Ed Nealy
C-- Mark West, Oliver Miller, Tim Kempton

In addition to that, the Suns own the rights to Brian Davis (2nd
round draft pick) and Richard Dumas (2nd round draft pick in '91,
currently under suspension for substance abuse).  Guard Frank
Johnson is also at camp with the Suns.

Tony
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1992 15:13:42 EDT
From: <ACH2@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Player-position information

Does anyone know if information on what positions players are
starting/playing at is available during the season? I'm looking for
something akin to what the USA Today baseball tabloid does, but for
the NBA instead. Any insights on this subject are welcome, via
e-mail or posting.

Alan Hutson
ach2@psuvm.psu.edu
From: andy@misha.Central.Sun.COM (Andy Knipp SE Andersen)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: More trivia...
Date: 13 Oct 92 12:11:23 GMT
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In article 18648@random.ccs.northeastern.edu, dewey@ccs.northeastern.edu (Dwight S Flewelling) writes:
> >> How about Kevin McHale.....never makes 3's
> However, I'm sure people in Detroit will remember Kevin making a HUGE 3
> in the '87 playoffs to send them home early....


If I remember the replays,  that wasn't a 3.  But that is not what the refs saw...




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From: davem@uvmark.uucp (Dave Meeks)
Subject: Re: So...
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 92 18:38:29 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Vmark Software, Inc.

In article <Bw6x10.IH3@news.cso.uiuc.edu> jdt29225@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Jazzy J ) writes:
>u_nique@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu (Jerray Wei) writes:
>
>>With all that trivia spreading around, I have one: what player has never
>>attempted a three pointer in the most seasons played?  Actually, I don't
>>know if he threw one up last season (I should look), but after that many
>>years, I kinda doubt he would change.
>
>	I know this one so I won't spoil it for everyone else.
>
>	But -- here's a hint to everyone else.  He is a center.  He's
>	probably not going to be playing in the league next season.
>	He once played w/ the old San Diego Clippers...
>
>	Jazzy J
>	


Then I was right before.. It has to be James Donaldson...
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From: jdt29225@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Jazzy J )
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: Another Ex-Rebel to San Antonio
Date: 9 Oct 92 16:33:21 GMT
Article-I.D.: news.Bvv4nL.7DK
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana

alan@.wrc.unr.edu writes:
>Read in this morning's paper where ex-UNLV point guard, Mark Wade,
>has signed a contract with the Spurs. No details regarding the
>conditions, but I'm assuming he'll have to make the team? (this
>opposed to a "no-cut" deal, where the player is basically guaranteed
>of making the roster).

	Now this isn't a bad move.  UNLV really doesn't have any pure
	point guards on the roster (I still consider Vinny Del Negro
	untested) -- and Wade is certainly a pass first point guard.
	So what if he can't shoot -- he sure can dish the rock.  For
	those of U who remember, Wade was the quarterback of the UNLV
	team that went to the final 4 in 1987 (team also included Freddie
	Banks, Armon Gilliam, and Gerald Paddio).

>So what does the current San Antonio training camp roster look like,
>and how many ex-UNLV players are on it? I know Sid Green is there,
>and I seem to recall reading that both Anderson Hunt and Gerald
>Paddio were being given tryouts also. 

	Last I heard, Hunt was also in the Bulls camp trying to make the
	roster.  I also heard that the Spurs were looking at Reggie
	Theus (now that's going way back).  Then of course, they have
	Lloyd Daniels -- who never actually went to UNLV, but U can
	pretty much consider him a Runnin' Rebel...

	Jazzy J
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From: u9148124@cs.uow.edu.au (Adam Erik Ragland)
Subject: Re: More trivia...
Organization: Dept of Computer Science, Wollongong University, Australia
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 03:13:00 GMT

jdt29225@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Jazzy J ) writes:



>	Well, we've been talking about Dana Barros and his 3-pt percentage
>	last year -- and about Trent Tucker's career 3-pt percentage --
>	but the question I put to U is -- who in NBA history has the WORST
>	3-pt percentage (min 100 attempts).  Take your guess and I'll reveal
>	the answer...

>	Jazzy J
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	How about Kevin Mchale hes been around ages and never makes 3's, ive
seen him launch a couple too.



Rags.
Uni of Wollongong, Australia.
From: mmt2q@kelvin.seas.Virginia.EDU (M.T.)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Gugs to Celtics?
Date: 9 Oct 92 14:56:01 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Virginia
Originator: mmt2q@kelvin.seas.Virginia.EDU

Does the Celtics have a good chance of getting Gugliotta (sp?). If they do, 
the Celtics might have a good team this year!
From: riff@coos.dartmouth.edu (Christopher P. Riff)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.pro
Subject: Re: Trent Tucker signs w/ BULLS
Date: 8 Oct 92 14:17:13 GMT
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

jshg1134@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Jeffrey S. Hoeft) writes:

>jdt29225@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Jazzy J ) writes:

>>rsmith@strobe.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Russ Smith) writes:
>>>>	Which brings up a trivia question:  Who was the last 1st round pick
>>>>	to not stick on the opening day roster?  (We're not counting
>>>>	players that went off to play in another country -- i.e. Danny
>>>>	Ferry, Anthony Avent, etc.)

>    Could it be.......Mark Randall from Kansas?  Drafted by Da Bulls last
>    year?  I can't remember if he stuck around long enough for the 
>    opening day roster or not.  Seems to me like he played in preseason,
>    but someone came back before the regular season started.  Could be
>    wrong though.

Nope. Randall was on the opening day roster and stayed with the Bulls
until Scott Williams recovered from shoulder surgery.
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From: dewey@ccs.northeastern.edu (Dwight S Flewelling)
Subject: Re: Celtics
Organization: College of CS, Northeastern U
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1992 12:47:19 GMT

>When will the Celtic fans learn that their team's success is a thing of
>the (long gone) past... One feels more so after the retirement of Bird
>the wizard. Last year they lost badly to the Cavs and have mired in
>mediocrity for a while. The addition of Mcdaniel is a big minus for the

Funny, I thought that the Cleveland Boston Series went 7 games with a very
decisive Boston win in game 6, maybe the Celts were overmathced, but I don't
feel that they 'lost badly'.

I guess division titles don't mean anything anymore. I realize that the 
Atlantic has long been considered a weak division, but I don't think the 
Celtics were a mediocre team by any standards. depsite losing two starters 
for a good part of the year (Bird and Brown) the Celtics still managed to
WIN (not steal as some would have you believe) their division...

>team and the Knicks as a contender. With this stiff competition, the
>Celts should be happy to make the playoffs.  

I have yet to see this 'New and Improved' Knicks team, but somehow I can't
see them being any better than last years version, which choked miserably.
Different players..same old story.

I'm sure the Celts will easily make the playoffs AGAIN. We'll see which
AD team is just 'happy to make the playoffs'.
Look for Reggie Lewis to carry this team to new heights, granted he's no
Michael Jordan, but expect great things from 'His Reggie-ness' this year.

Add a healthy McHale and the Perennial Iron Man Parish and you've got
a pretty good 3 still, take Brown, Douglas, Fox, Gamble and Eddie Pinckney
and you've got a pretty good team with some depth. the only weakness
I see with this team is at Center, where both McHale and Kleine fill in
as backup, neither is the Center that Parish is, but X will take care
of the rebounds.   

Sooooooo,  As always the C's will be in the thick of the chase. I'm not
guaranteeing a 17th Championship or anything, but I's pick Boston over 
New York and New Jersey, any time. 


Dewey
 
is
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From: kuras@aiag.enet.dec.com ()
Subject: Re: Alonzo Mourning, greedy SOB
Reply-To: kuras@aiag.enet.dec.com ()
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 15:27:50 GMT


>  Who is the Falk guy anyway?  Anybody know who else he represents?


He most likely represents several players, but primarily, he represents
himself! ;-)
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From: holt@pi.enet.dec.com (Bill Holt)
Subject: Re: rec.sport.basketball.pro.celtics, etc
Reply-To: holt@pi.enet.dec.com (Bill Holt)
Organization: Evans and Sutherland Computer Corporation
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 14:52:18 GMT

In article <1992Oct08.235303.42233@watson.ibm.com>, owens@cyclops.cambridge.ibm.com
writes:
|>
|>Would anyone else like to see a separate group for each pro team?  I tend
|>to only scan this group for articles on the Celtics, especially when I
|>don't have much spare time.  
|>
|>Do you think there would be enough traffic to warrant it?  I imagine 
|>most posts on rec.sport.basketball.pro could be cross-posted to one 
|>or more of the team specific ones creating some immediate volume.  
|>I think it might also spark more team-specific discussion within each 
|>of the smaller groups.
|>
|>I have at times held back from making a very Celtics oriented post
|>here that I would have made in a alt.sport.basketball.celtics.
|>
|>
|>Just a thought...
|>
|>Dave Owens
|>

Great idea!  I would like to avoid about half the articles that I have to 
wade through to get to what I want to read.  So, let's get a movement
going and do it!