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K22
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The guy Minnesota got in return, Quentin Richardson, better be a salary dump, because the evidence is that he lacks the attitude and commitment to slide into this ballclub smoothly. Anyone who witnessed Q's whale-like physique last year had to be stunned by the transformation--it was a beluga sighting akin to a baby Stanley Roberts or Oliver Miller, no exaggeration. I assume he's here because he's got nearly $10 million in expiring money on his contract, but if he sticks around it could be problematical, unless he goes the Antoine Walker route and tries to entice other ballclubs to acquire him through selfless, dedicated play. But even 'Toine kept himself in better condition than Q. Unless the dude is at least 40-50 pounds lighter than he was at the end of last season, this trade should be viewed strictly as anticipated addition by subtraction. Ouch.
-- the preceding post was brought to you by the letter K and the number 22.
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