Wow, Francis put it to them hard. http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2001/0619/1216094.html ------------------ humble, but hungry.
I've been wondering . . . Why Memphis? I mean New Orleans and Louisville were lobbying hard for the Rockets. . .they seemed like better locations [well N.O. anyway] Memphis is the 5th best place for black Folx Rocket River ------------------
why Memphis? Because Memphis will become what the NBA likes - a one professional franchise town like S.A., Sacto, SLC, Portland, Orlando. Also, the closest NBA town is 7 hrs away (Dallas or Atlanta), so the regional appeal for the team will include many surrounding states. oh...and a new $250 million downtown arena and $100 million arena naming rights from FedEx sure entices a struggling owner and his young franchise! ------------------
So, I guess the people of Memphis won't be tossing vegetables at Steve...Heck, they'll probably give him a Standing Ovation for getting them an NBA team ------------------ If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding!!