One Last Chance

 
Almost 15 years ago, the college basketball world and the American public tuned into near record numbers to see a national title game that has gone on to live in infamy. The Michigan Wolverines and the heralded Fab Five had just returned to the final game of the Tournament, and where heavy favorites against the Eric Montross led Tar Heels. In that historic finish, Chris Webber was called for a technical while asking for a timout that just wasnt there, which assured the win for North Carolina.  Flash forward to February 26th 2008, the Golden State Warriors have just won a game against the Sonics. Sitting on the bench for most of the game, a familiar face is back to where his pro career started to finally claim that championship that has eluded a Hall of Fame caliber career. After years of being a focal point of his teams offence, Chris Webber must now, at the age of 35, contend with the fact that he is an extra body on a young and talented team on the verge of contention. The Warriors signed ... [link]

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The Pistons are about to land the veteran big man they've coveted -- and his name isn't Dale Davis. The Minnesota Timberwolves placed veteran center Theo Ratliff on waivers Thursday night and have agreed to buy out the remainder of his $11.6 million contract. If Ratliff clears waivers in the next 48 hours -- which is almost a given with his salary -- he will sign with the Pistons for the ...
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From Chris McCosky/The Detroit News: The Pistons are about to land the veteran big man they've coveted -- and his name isn't Dale Davis.   The
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From the Weblog Archive Posted by Chris McCosky on Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 8:50 PM PIstons to get Ratliff Well, looks like Joe Dumars has done it again. He waited patiently to see if another big man might become available, and one did. A familiar one. ...
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Has Detroit found its new big man? Ex-Piston Theo Ratliff set to return | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

The Pistons expect to sign center Theo Ratliff for a prorated portion of the $1.3 million veteran's minimum after he clears waivers Saturday. He can then sign early next week. The Minnesota Timberwolves waived the 12-year veteran Thursday night, and ...
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