61.   But a small forward has been a top scorer in the Williams era.

62.   Bryant thrived with the freedom of playing small forward for much of the game, but Jackson also cautioned that he needs to show a little restraint.

63.   But he is a small forward with a game that leans toward the low post.

64.   But he would provide some scoring at small forward and give the team another go-to guy.

65.   But is he quick enough to defend the shooting guards and small forwards?

66.   But he could start in the backcourt, with Kobe Bryant shifting to small forward to replace free agent Glen Rice.

67.   But James Posey, an active and intense small forward from Xavier, was the favorite of many others.

68.   But not before showing he is ready to attempt to play small forward, which he has never done in organized basketball.

69.   But the brain trust would not rule out Moiso playing center in some alignments and possibly small forward.

70.   But Rick Fox was injured and backup Robert Horry had left town to be with his newborn son, forcing Harris to start Bryant at small forward.