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Props to...Walt??? NBA.com????

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by fromobile, Oct 16, 2001.

  1. fromobile

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    http://www.nba.com/preview2001/preview2001_IS_zone_breakers.html?nav=ArticleList

    "Zones could hurt many players' offensive games this year -- much has been made of the fact that Shaquille O'Neal is likely to face constant double-teams, whether he has the ball or not. But other players will be begging to play against the zone. The following are 12 players who aren't complaining about this year's rule changes.

    DIRK NOWITZKI...etc

    ...

    WALT WILLIAMS
    "For some of these guys," says Raptors assistant general manager Bob Zuffelato, "the zone could extend their careers." Rockets swingman Walt Williams, who is 6-8, has made a name for himself by shooting the long ball, and there's no reason to think he's going to slow down now. In fact, "The Wizard," who turns 32 this season, has made six three-pointers in a game six times in his career. "
     

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