Re: WALKER, ETC.

[Cecil Wright <nocw1@nsh.library.ns.ca>]

Without question, Walker makes an effort to do it all, and therein lies 
the problem.  His skills are still unfolding and he seems ready to 
display them whenever the chance arises.  The problem is he doesn't have 
to prove he has the skills.  It's already a given.  Cooz mentioned last 
night also that if he gives it up during the break and fills the lane, 
we'll probably get a layup or a dunk.  THOSE DECISIONS WOULD BEFIT A CAPTAIN!
Right now he's playing like he wants to prove his worth on the market.  I 
think he's definitely not helping his cause by taking all these 
shots/game.  What is his FG% in comparison to, say, Abdur-Rahim or other 
similarly skilled young forwards?  I like Antoine a lot, but it's time to 
put the reins on for the sake of the team.  RP needs to tell him to give 
it up on the break especially with a young and improving pg wide open 
ahead of the play.  Hopefully this aspect of his game will improve in 
time.  Last year, he pretty much did what he wanted to.

Cecil