West and the Worm: NBA’s Odd Couple

Jerry West and Dennis Rodman together in the same organization? Can there be two opposites greater? The same Jerry West who would not tolerate Nick “Compared to Rodman, I’m a Saint� Van Exel? Come on, get real.

SUZANNE GAYLEY, Los Angeles

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Jerry West, if you are truly thinking about signing Dennis Rodman, please reconsider. Whatever happened to wanting players of good character? He might be a good rebounder, but his constant self-serving attitude and the circus atmosphere he brings with him would bring shame to a great franchise.

ERIC MONSON, Temecula

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Hire Austin Powers, mod man

Before you hire Rodman.

Hire Hingis, queen of tennis,

Before you hire Dennis.

Consult a big law firm

Before you hire the Worm;

Just take a sec and think:

He needs a full-time shrink.

Hire Huey, Dewey or Louie,

Not this guy with a loose screwy.

I’ll give you one good reason:

He’ll kill the Laker season.

JOEL GROSSMAN, Los Angeles

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As far as I’m concerned, your dedication of eight pages to the NBA in Thursday’s paper was a waste of ink, paper and time.

I am aware of your attempt to rekindle the flame of interest in pro basketball, but it fell on eyes that have been blinded by greed.

JOE LA ROSA, Long Beach