Re: CB is improving but still lacks it...

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

On Tue, 30 Dec 1997, Jaime wrote:

> I agree with Jlylell.  CB is doin fine now but is still very erratic on
> being a FULL PLEDGED POINT GUARD.  He's no Marbury or Strickland or KJ
> but he could be in time...when?... we don't know.  

You omitted Iverson, Stoudamire, Kidd, Payton, Hardaway, Jackson, Avery 
Johnson, Van Exel, Brevin Knight, Oscar Robertson and Nate Archibald too.

> He's simply a good
> complement player but not the impact player we are looking for in terms
> of exitement and turn around success.  

I think you should speak for yourself.  Who are the "we" you refer to?  
There are many supportive Celtic fans who could care less about the 
excitement a player creates, as long as he helps his team win the game.

> I guess, he's goin to be great if
> he can improve more on his consistency on passing and shooting the
> three's and lastly his field goal percentage.  He's so prone to
> turnovers still and should learn to control these.

Might have something to do with playing a position he's never played before.
And what true point guard does he have to set an example for him?  
 
> He's Pitino's best value to trade at this time coz of his potential.
> Let's hope that this "potential" comes out now and then let the Celts
> decide what to do with this kid.  Coz at this time, when he is still
> very erratic, it's hard to see if he'll really help the team or he'd be
> better somewhere else.

So with all his faults and weaknesses, he has more trade value than 
Toine?  Must be because of the contract Toine will be seeking next year 
coz I can't see you thinking that CB is more marketable than Walker.  Is 
that what you mean?  Mercer doesn't have unlimited potential?