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Coaching, not contraction, is the solution

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com

Monday, November 18, 2002

A handful of e-mails will be flagged every week for group discussion. Be sure to include your first and last names and city of residence if you want your question to be answered. Seriously, friends. Announce yourself to the masses. To the mail ... Q: I would really encourage you to delve deeper into the contraction issue and the negative effects expansion has had on the NBA. As a true NBA fan -- I love the Lakers, but also keep a close eye on the rest of the league -- I am disheartened by the ...

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