Not everyone thinks Alonzo Mourning is a hoops saint. In the tidal wave of praise for the retiring big man, there is some undertow. While Chris Perkins of the Palm Beach Post and Frank Zicarelli of the Toronto Sun praise his personal courage, both look at the other side of 'Zo: recalling how he forced his way out of New Jersey and then refused to cross the border after the Nets traded him for Vince Carter.

• Alonzo Mourning's legacy not so stellar outside South Florida - Chris Perkins - Palm Beach Post
• No tears for Alonzo - Frank Zicarelli - Toronto Sun