Re: Hawkins makes a splash in L.A.

[RSMALL@clarku.edu]

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>Well, I got my annual chance to see a Celtics game live at the L.A. Sports
>Arena against the Clippers.  It was also my chance to see Michael Hawkins
>play in his first game for the Celtics.  He's listed as 6' 0", but he looks
>smaller than David Wesley - more like Dana's size.
>
>But if his first game isn't a flash in the pan, he may be worth keeping
>around for a while for a much needed backup for David.  At least in this
>game he looked pretty sharp.  He certainly shot the ball well and plays
>with a lot of energy on defense too. (I should note that being at the game
>live, and without the benefit of television and slo-motion replays to prod
>my memory, my impressions may not be completely accurate.)
>
>He did shoot 4 of 5 from the field, made 4 of 4 free throws, was 2 of 3
>from three point range, had one rebound, 2 assists, a steal and a turnover. 
>The assists weren't a lot but part of the time he was in the game with
>Wesley in at the same time.  Looked pretty good on his shots.  If this
>wasn't just an unusually good shooting night for him, and he can keep it up
>in future games he could be handy to have even if he doesn't get a lot of
>assists in some games.  Too early to tell, but not a bad start !
>
>Some stats for the "Hawk" :
>
>                                   Min  FG M-A  FT M-A  RB O-T   A  PF   TP
>Hawkins                             17     4-5     4-4     0-1   2   2   14
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>By the way, I got to sit in a section with a lot of Celts fans (as usual
>there were about as many Celts fans as Clippers fans at the Arena).  I got
>a kick out of a guy sitting right in front of me who whooped and yelled
>whenever Marty Conlon entered the game or got a point or did anything. 
>Marty's fan club has reached national proportions !
>
>Hank Murdoch (Celtic fan in Orange County)
>

Wow!! could this guy be the next (dare I say) .......David Wesley or could he 
be the next Connor Henry.  Quick flash and gone.

Rich,,,