Cassell says the Clippers will pass the Wolves

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"They're going to be at the bottom again," said Cassell, predicting in a
telephone interview Wednesday that the lowly Clippers -- who haven't reached
the playoffs since 1997 or won a postseason game since 1994 -- will pass the
Wolves in the Western Conference standings.

Cassell also took a poke at one of the Minnesota franchise's most sensitive
spots: "I know for a fact that Kevin Garnett is disappointed. Kevin wants
some guys he can go to war with."

"If they think Marko Jaric is a replacement for me, they're out of their
minds," Cassell said of the Wolves management. "I'm happy for him. I'm happy
he got paid. But that's not an upgrade. As players, we know."

Actually, Cassell didn't sound entirely pleased that Jaric, in the
sign-and-trade transaction, landed a six-year, $37.9 million deal. Last
fall, Cassell pressed the Wolves for a contract extension, seeking an added
two years worth about $14.5 million.

"Six years? Forty million?" Cassell said. "Yeah, right. Yeah, right."

"Minnesota never got out of the first round until I got there," Cassell
said. "Then when I got hurt, everybody knew [my value]. I don't take things
personally. I know I was accused [of selfishness]. Spree and I came in as
'rebels.' But they had to blame somebody."

"I'm going to have a hell of a year," Cassell said. "That's not even my
concern. I just wish it was with my main man, Kevin Garnett. We made each
other better. He made me an All-Star; I made him an MVP."

To Sam I am.....

Goodbye, good riddance.

To Sam's family, get out NOW. Divorce, or abandon this sinking ship of
a human being. To imagine being around this derelict when he has to
accept getting older, and he can't play ball anymore? This guy has
millions, and appreciates almost nothing, if you take his public
statements seriously.

Pitifull.