if I recall right the puppies made it to the WCF after Billups left
look, I'm not going to be a McHale defender. have they (and he) been stupid? two words...Joe Smith.
I think they have been more unlucky than stupid. lot of injuries, and malcontents.
but re: Billups, yes that series was a turning point in his career. but he was a no 4 pick, he was with about 4 other teams before Dumars signed him, and those other teams didn't get enough out of Billups to keep him. Dumars too kthe risk and gets the reward.
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