Re: Sportszone Rookie of the Year Voting (fwd)

[Phe Meas <pmeas@user1.channel1.com>]

> This is stupid.  Why is Abdur-Rahim better than Walker, let alone
> "much
> better"?  Abdur-Rahim scored one point more per game, while getting
> two
> less rebounds and one less assist per game.  Walker has a much
> bigger
> upside than Abdur-Rahim -- that should be clear to anyone watching
> both of
> them.

Put it this way: Whenever Abdur-Rahim gets the ball while playing the
Celtics, I get uneasy. Whenever Penny Hardaway gets the ball while
playing the Celtics, I also get uneasy. The point is, I get uneasy
because they are likely to score (against the C's) or make some good
plays when the ball is in their possession. I am not saying that
Abdur-Rahim is comparable to Penny, I am using it just as an example.
Whenever Walker gets the ball, I also feel uneasy. Uneasy of whether he
will make a good play and score (both of which he has shown he's capable
of doing) or if he will turn the ball over, take a while shot, or even
drive to the basket out of control.

 Can Walker jump high enough for an alley-hoop play??? Can Walker jam
with his defender right in front of him??? (He seems to always get
blocked!!) Can Walker block shots like Abdur-Rahim?? (I seen a couple
from Walker)

Final Question: Please be honest.
If a trade between Walker & Abdur-Rahim was possible, would you trade
Walker for Rahim????

I pointed out the areas where I think Walker needs improvement, I will
have to also point out his positives.

His attitude towards the game is great. You won't find as many rookie
that will play hard.
His rebounding and ball-handling is excellent. Also a good passer.

If the C's get Duncan, they will have a hard working team (at least,
Walker, Wesley, Duncan, & Fox anyways)