Re: Random

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> From: DJessen wrote:
> ...I saw Pollard and LaFrenz last night and think both will be NBA
stiffs. I need> to see Reggie Freeman again for further evaluation. I also
think Vaughn can> make the NBA but only as a backup point(great defense but
no shot). So far,> the only guys worth drafting are Duncan, Foyle, Mercer,
Thomas, Van Horn,> IMHO. I need to see Skinner, Battie, Seals and Brevan
Knight. Paul Pierce> needs to wait a year. I like what I see in the frosh
Mike Bibby in Arizona> but I need to see him again. Fortson is iffy.
Jamison should wait a
> year....Regardless of the continued pessimism of Peter May, I think the
> Celtics ownership and management is nothing that the hiring of Pitino
and/or
> drafting Tim Duncan wouldn't cure....

Most items I agree with the exception of the Vaughn, Pollard & Lafrentz &
Thomas statements.  Pollard is a bruiser, don't expect a lot of offense,
but he is not afraid to throw his body around.  Just the type of player
needed to help a Tim Duncan inside ?   Duncan & Pollard would be great
together on the boards. Add Walker, Wes & Gill ?  That would be a good
start.  Vaughn should be a good point in the NBA, he can run the show. 
True he doesn't have the outside shot I would like, but can't be any worse
than Jason Kidd at something like 35%, Vaughn is an excellent penetrator &
passer & good defender.  As for Tim Thomas, he has had some great Dick
Vitale hype,  but has not shown me anything to warrant a top 3 pick. 
Providence killed them last night.

Foyle - not sure with the caliber of the competition. Hear he won't come
anyway

Mercer - great athlete,  could be a Grant Hill type

Van Horn - I like him, but I have mixed feelings on how he will do in the
NBA. Could be another Bird, but could more likely be another Danny Ferry ? 
 

I really hope we land the 1 or 2 pick for Duncan or Mercer, I'm not sure
who else really warrants a pick at 3 ? Van Horn ? Fortson ? Thomas ?