Complainers Simply Bring Him to Tears

With the playoffs approaching, I would like to introduce my 1990-91 All-NBA Crybaby Team:

Coach: Rick Adelman, Portland. Every time the camera is on him, he is whining.

And now, the starting lineup:

Center: Bill Laimbeer, Detroit Pistons. He’s the honorable captain on this squad, or is it dishonorable?

Guard: Jeff Hornacek, Phoenix Suns. Hornacek believes he has never committed a foul.

Guard: Danny Ainge, Portland Trailblazers. Ainge speaks for himself.

Forward: Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics. Kevin is one of the greatest complainers.

And rounding out this All-Crybaby Team, at forward: Tom Chambers, Phoenix Suns. Tom, along with teammate Hornacek, are two of the best whiners.

And there you have my All-Crybaby Team. Any questions? Call Charles Barkley.

KEVIN PEARLSTEIN

San Diego