The possibilities are endless.(Your Turn)(Letter to the Editor)

What if the Trail Blazers hadn't passed on Michael Jordan with the second pick of the 1984 draft? We posed that question--and others--in the March 8 issue striking a chord with SPORTING NEWS readers, who sent in their own "What it?." scenarios.

What if the Houston Rockets had offered Ralph Sampson for Clyde Drexler and Portland's No. 2 pick in the 1984 draft? The Trail Blazers were desperate for a center, and almost everyone overvalued Sampson. Imagine Michael Jordan playing with Hakeem Olajuwon and Drexler. Would they ever have lost a game?

Michael Hecht, State College, Pa.

What if the Rockets had ended up with Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler and Michael Jordan? Houston never would have been able to keep all three of them happy for long--not enough money and basketballs to go around. But they certainly would have won championships earlier in their careers.

Rick Tindal, Katy, Texas

What if Jimmy Johnson had remained coach of the Dallas Cowboys? Johnson and Jerry Jones put aside their egos to make NFL history. With the core intact and Johnson's ability to draft well, the Cowboys make the greatest run in NFL history, cementing Johnson's status as the greatest coach ever.

James Bryans, Troy, N.Y.