That wasn't a line. It was a fact of life under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

"Darko Milicic spends most of his time frowning and loping around without much spirit backing up Howard in Orlando. No wonder the Magic didn't offer him an extension. He'll probably return to Europe."
-Chicago beat writier

"Word out of Orlando is that Darko Milicic is pouting because the team is starting Tony Battie over him. ... I think the Magic made a good move in not giving him an extension before the season... He is going to have a great career in Italy or someplace."
-McCosky

Dare I say it, PLAGIARISM!!!!!

Where is he burning. Tell me and I will go and add more firewood the pyre to make sure he frys good.

That's my point, roscoe -- he said he could resign both, and, really, we knew it wasn't going to happen. I was hoping for at least a sign-and-trade. Taking back Arroyo and a pick or something woulda worked, IIRC.

Sure we all had our suspicions and knew what the odds were, but this doesn't negate the possibility that Okur or Wallace could have set aside egos for a MLE paycheck. Was it improbable? Yes, but it could have still happened.

McCoskey fires again. More great writing.

McCosky: Access Stern-ly Controlled | HOOPSWORLD.com

Sorry man but this is weak weak weak...
Is he saying that he doesn't have access to players, coaches & GM's... none of these guys are available after games/practice/personal requests?
I guess he can't listen to the questions being asked by the networks huh?
And this is why the Associated press and New York writers get the scoop before him... not buying it... there's time to talk... plane rides... hotels... phone etc.
His works getting better... just don't give us these lame excuses for not having access.

He's talking about decreasing access (something I have run across). The media which is not controlled (from an editorial perspective) such as print are being frozen out.

If you think access is bad now, consider what he is saying about the way it is trending in the future. The next step is the league office scripting interviews in advance, or having the direct editorial control to pull content with "colour".

I look forward to the day when people will read something from Chris and not judge it based upon who wrote it.

Merc...there's nothing weak about McCosky's article IMO. He's finally expressing the truth about the marketing/manipulation of the game via demigod Stern after having his mouth held shut by NBA corporate. IMO his last few articles have been amongst the best he has written.

`` I guess he can't listen to the questions being asked by the networks huh?''

That's like hiring a blind man for a chauffeur. I would nevereverever depend on a TV report for information. TV reporters are stupid. They are interested in visuals and dramatic adjectives. They ask vague and useless questions like ``How did it feel when you dunked on Zo?'' or ``Was it nice to have a big game in front of your hometown fans?'' This doesn't help anybody. McCosky's not brilliant, but even a mediocre reporter has to put far mroe thought into it than a TV clown.