With Two Rings, Posey Sees His Next Shot With Hornets

Thursday, July 24, 2008; Page E02 James Posey knows what NBA championship teams look like, and he thinks the New Orleans Hornets are beginning to bear some resemblance. A key reserve on Boston's championship team last season and Miami's two seasons before that, Posey officially became a Hornet yesterday after signing a four-year, $25 million contract. The versatile 6-foot-8 forward said he saw enough of the Hornets during a franchise-best 56-win march to the Southwest Division title, first-round playoff victory over Dallas and seven-game series with San Antonio to believe he can win a third ring in New Orleans. "I look for them to do big things this upcoming season, after the great things they did last season," he said. "I want to contribute as best I can. "You can see, it's just sitting right there with the young core they... [read full story]