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...better get used to her name. It's pronounced Sha-MEEK-Wah. Meek for short, but don't let that fool you. She's 6 ft. 2 in., with 2,928 points (and 1,261 rebounds) so far in her amateur career. Last month she sailed past New York Knick Allan Houston's record to become U.T.'s highest scorer ever, then beat out Heisman-trophy winner Ricky Williams to grab the prestigious Sullivan Award for best amateur. No matter what happens in the current NCAA tournament (she's led her team to three titles already), when she leaves college...
Instead, Latrell Sprewell, suspended last season for the attempted decapitation of his coach at Golden State, resurfaces as a New York Knick, and what happens? He gets a warm ovation from fans. Meanwhile, 76% of those polled by the Los Angeles Times said the lockout would not affect whether they watch a game. These are Bill Clinton numbers. Greed, self-indulgence, infidelity. No problem. We live in the age of forgiveness, and by the way: Can you score me two tickets for the sold-out Lakers-Rockets opener...
...coming to grips with the reality that the Knicks will not win the title this season; that in all likelihood they will not make the Conference Finals. But I'm equally certain that they'll persuade me along the way that they have a legitimate chance, they'll sucker me into devoting hours of bright spring afternoons to brawny, sloppy Knick-ball...
...barnstorming rallies or blowout fund raisers for him. Nothing that would feel like a...campaign. Instead, Bradley's schedule is dotted by quiet coffees with supporters and the occasional radio call-in show. A great deal of his time will be spent with students. And of course the former Knick will get in some basketball, again with children...
While I laud Greene's misguided attempt to honor the Oak and point out the dangers of Sprewell in a Knick uniform, it would be a shame for his readers to come away with a false impression of the man who played with gritty integrity. WILLIAM O. RECKLER...