RE: PGs Play

[John Lyell <Jlyell@concentric.net>]

I was not coamparing point guards only, but high drafts picks in general. 
 I really think Iverson is best suited for the 2 spot, as he really is not 
an extremely efficient floor leader and makes a lot of turnovers as 
Philly's record shows. I would be surprised if they move Stackhouse or 
Jackson for a point eventually and move Iverson to the off guard position. 
 As far as being too early, Billups had 2 years of college, Bryant did not. 
 I would think that would be a comparison in Billups favor.  I agree his 
attitude and perseverence are a plus in today's game.



-----Original Message-----
From:	Cecil Wright [SMTP:nocw1@nsh.library.ns.ca]
Sent:	Saturday, December 13, 1997 1:51 PM
To:	John Lyell
Cc:	Erik A. Estes; Celtics
Subject:	RE: PGs Play

I'll bet they'd like to have his FT %.  The only attributes they have
that he may not be showing right now is footspeed and piling up the
assists, at least in the case of Iverson and Marbury.  But as you said,
it could take time and it will.  Kobe doesn't play pg when Nick Van E is
oncourt, so I don't include him.

I don't even feel it's worthwhile to compare him to these other guys yet
because it's still too early.  I am very encouraged by his recent play
and that gives me reason to believe that he is a coachable player who is
receptive to the messages delivered by the coach.  He is trying to do
what RP wants him to, and we should all be excited and pleased, instead
of looking for faults.  If Pitino can show more confidence in him, why
can't the fans?  But that's part of the fun of being on this list isn't it?

Cecil

On Sat, 13 Dec 1997, John Lyell wrote:

> I would be one of those naysayers though admitting he has seemed to look 
a
> little more comfortable on the court,  I still don't see what made him a 
#3
> pick.  He hasn't shown me the skills of an Iverson, Marbury or Kobe 
Bryant.
> I have  seen quite a bit of Kobe Bryant and at what 19 ?, he will take it 
> to the hole on anyone.  I would like to see Billups due this regularly, 
but
> it could just take time.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Cecil Wright [SMTP:nocw1@nsh.library.ns.ca]
> Sent:	Saturday, December 13, 1997 11:11 AM
> To:	Erik A. Estes
> Cc:	Celtics
> Subject:	Re: PGs Play
>
> While we are handing out plaudits for the play of our pg's, let's not
> overlook the fact that they held Rod Strickland to 7 pts, on 3/11
> shooting, with 5 assists and 2 turnovers.  And Tyus had 5 steals as
> well.  I have purposely stayed out of the Billups talk of late and you 
all
> know that I think he is a keeper,
> but did anyone else see the dazzling "gonna pass, no I'm not, layup"?
> He's got guts and his teammates respect the way he's conducted himself
> throughout this treacherous first year.
>
> I understand, as some will undoubtedly remind me, that not a season does
> 3 games make, but he is averaging 18 ppg for those outings.  The 
naysayers
> would be dishonest not to admit that he is making better decisions and
> showing other indications of the development he is making.  As some of us 
> have pleaded before, "GIVE HIM
> SOME TIME AND WATCH WHAT HE DOES".
>
> Cecil
>
> On Sat, 13 Dec 1997, Erik A. Estes wrote:
>
> > By the box score, it appears that Billups again had a good game.
>  Horrible
> > 3-pt shooting, but Billups was 2/4.  Here are the lines of the two 
point
> > guards.
> >
> > 	Billups  23min  5/7 for  15pts.  2rebs  6asst  0turnovers
> > 	Edney	15min  3/5 for  8pts.    2rebs  1asst  4turnovers
> >
> > Looks like he's gettin in the groove.  A great win.
> >
> > 						Erik Estes
> > P.S.  Why did McCarty only have 13mins?
> >
>
>