"Put the little fellow down now before you hurt him!"

NOTES: O'Neal carried Rondo into the locker room before the game, cradling the 6-foot-1 point guard in his arms before gently putting him in his chair. O'Neal then asked: "Anything else, King Rondo?" Rondo said, "No, that's all for now."

Good Day Readers:

Found this little gem in the Boston Herald. It occurred January 3 before the Celtics win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at "Da Gardens."

"THE BIG DIESEL" (325 pounds) with coach Doc Rivers at his contract signing. Coach is always reminding the rookies not to stay out too late because nothing good ever happens after midnight or in his words, "Why do you think they deliver the mail during the day?"

"the little piston" (186 pounds soaking wet).

Sincerely/Clare L. Pieuk