11.   Finally, Johnson spoke about the adjustment period that led to his slow start, how incorporating many new talents was easier said than done.

12.   For Franco, who cannot simply rely on fastballs, the adjustment period is ongoing.

13.   Finally, he again spoke of retirement, of an adjustment period he is no longer afraid to confront.

14.   He was taken to task for not starting Sprewell, but that energy infusion off the bench finally seems to be paying off after a long adjustment period.

15.   His adjustment period in New York, he admits, is not yet complete.

16.   I did have an adjustment period of a half dozen runs.

17.   If Saturday was any indication, the adjustment period may be over.

18.   Instead, Ewing departed leaving an image of a pride-filled superstar who was more awkward than effective for a team that had no adjustment period.

19.   Ironically, Makar was concerned that adding a team would mean a slow start because of the adjustment period.

20.   It has been an adjustment period for him and all the returning players.