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To: MythMan who wrote (526)	4/15/2001 6:57:31 PM
From: Thomas M.	Respond to of 2232

Unfortunately, I missed the fun. It sounds like those refs will be having a meeting with the Commissioner on Monday. Tom

To: MythMan who wrote (526)	4/16/2001 11:54:32 AM
From: Thomas M.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2232

<<< "We don't have guys who are very tough," coach Paul Silas said in an emotional outburst. "That's just the way it is. We're soft. As soft as tissue paper." During his angry outburst, Silas used the word "ridiculous" seven times, "embarrassing" four times and "roll over and die" twice. That was before they went to Miami and lost, before they came home and were beaten by the Pistons, then by the Knicks. In 11 games they beat Boston once, New Jersey twice. "He said a lot of things out of frustration," guard David Wesley said. "But I don't think he'll feel bad about anything he said. I agree with what he said." Forward P.J. Brown knows something about toughness after playing for Pat Riley. He recognizes a lack of resolve. "I guess he means soft in the mind," Brown said. "I agree. Soft-as-tissue teams go out in the first round, too. We've got to tighten up." Much of the Hornets' problem has been blamed on forward Derrick Coleman and his five-year, $40 million contract. Coleman has had an impact on his team similar to that of Isaiah Rider on the Hawks last season. Treated last fall for a heart irregularity, later benched for obesity, Coleman is shooting a career-low .378 percent, averaging 8.3 points in only 31 games. The Hornets are 9-22 when he plays this season and 34-14 when he is out. Over his three seasons in Charlotte, they are 67-75 with him and 51-18 without him. >>> It's safe to say the Hornets won't be drafting Kris Lang. -g-