I Love It When A Plan Comes Together

The architect looks on as HIS team takes the floor. Gary Payton is the new team leader and everyone is excited.

``I automatically think of those highlight dunks he used to throw to Shawn Kemp when he was back in Seattle,'' Celtics forward Ricky Davis said. ``I could see myself on the end of some of those.''

``I just came out here and tried to help the young guys,'' Payton said. ``You can't leave everything on Paul. He also needs a veteran like me to make the young guys better. Now, it's the same thing as when I was in Seattle, when I taught a lot of young guys, and I love that. I think back to when I had the Eddie Johnsons and Rickey Pierces teaching me, and how good that was for me. I can do that now for these guys.''

In other camp news, four out of the five starters are already set. Looks like MC Ricky D, Jiri Havliczech and Tony Allen will fight to the death for the nod. I predict Jiri starts and Ricky finishes the game. Allen will get spot minutes for the time being until one of the other two is dealt.

And what's up with this teams can only practice three hours a day rule from the NBA?

One down, 10 to go. Schilling methodically dispensed of the Angels like he was loading a dishwasher. Ok, whatever you say.

Finally, RIP big guy. Respect.

That's all I got today. I'm swamped at work. More tomorrow.