It's not a happy place to be, despite what Carlesimo may have told reporters. One of the things that makes it so easy for us is that we have him and Joe setting the tone in practice. He's got a great work ethic. Except for the mustard thing. Sprewell may very well be back in less than a year.
Harsh penalties have a way of dissipating in the world of professional sports.
On Friday the NBA Players Association took the first step to bringing Sprewell back, launching a lawsuit against the yearlong suspension. Bill Hunter, the executive director of the players association, argues that the Warriors' decision was strictly economic. This season is for all intents and purposes lost. They're 1 and 14. Good luck with that defense.