Letters

Another Side of the Truth

Every Lakers fan hated Paul Pierce for what we thought was a fake knee injury in Game 1 of last year's NBA Finals. After reading S.L. Price's story (The Truth Revealed, Dec. 8), I have come to terms with two things: He was not faking the injury, and he deserved this championship.
Evan Zemlin-Kisor, Los Angeles

2 on 5

You had a nice run, Hoosiers. But after reading about North Jackson's winning a game against Fort Payne with only two men left on the floor (2 on 5, Dec. 8), I have found a new underdog story for the ages.
Matt Ciciarelli, Willow Grove, Pa.

I am the freshman boys' basketball coach at Fort Payne. I have lived here for three years but had heard nothing of this 1992 game until reading your article. It was sad to hear of the hardships of some of those involved in this game; however, we must keep telling this story so the next generation may learn from it.
Adam Comeens, Fort Payne, Ala.

Enjoy the Ride

Before I read your story on Stanton Barrett ( Stanton Barrett Risks His Life So He Can Risk His Life, Dec 8), my brothers and I would joke about him whenever he made it into a NASCAR race. I am now officially on the bandwagon. I would love to see what he could do with good equipment.
Chad Rhodes, Salem, Ohio

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