We had seven players over the years from New Orleans. A rich tradition there. Starting with Steve Martin now an executive with the NBA New Orleans Hornets. They all had old-fashioned values -- good kids -- strongly attached to the city and their high schools. The kids we had were smart and willing.
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who are trying to make money and leave us with the mess.
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