[Vancity]

i think economically, the NBA is a good thing for the city and for businesses. it makes sense. the economy of the city is better than it was several years ago (back in '95). and plus, i think it has a lot to do with schrewd management of the team, and basketball decisions. stu jackson didn't do any kinds of favor for this team. the NBA also needs to stand up for Vancouver - because it didn't do anything the last time around. but we can hope that things change, or we play hardball as an organization. building a winner takes time. but we need a GM for the NBA team, that has the guts to make a move, when we need to, even if that means moving some of our younger players. on a losing team, everyone's available. with that being said, should Aquilini get the Hornets, we wouldn't be starting from scratch. We'd have Chris Paul, one of the best point guards in the league to grace the hardwood floors of Rogers Arena.

Haven't heard any news, and the Aquilini's haven't responded to any of the calls made their way. They've been pretty silent in all of this. Is that good or bad?