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Walker, New York and nect years celtics



I think the Celtics have a future after their gutsy performance at New York.
The key lies in their offense. With a mobile center(hopefully Duncan) the
celtics could eliminate some of the size problems that killed them against
the Knicks. With a starting line up of Wesley, Minor, Walker, Williams and
Duncan  we would have two legitimate low post scorers(Duncan and Williams),
two budding rebounders(Walker and Duncan) and a reasonable outside
threat(Minor and Wesley). With Fox contributing small amounts of rebounding,
passing and shooting as a sixth man the C's would have a passable, if not
good, starting six.  I think Dino and Dana could be good reserves providing
help in the low post and arc respectively. I don't think Dino's up to
starting anymore(he's too fragile) and he wouldn't fit into the offense
anyway(he wouldn't pass out of double teams to give our perimeter players
open looks). Dana would provide great back up perimeter offense shooting
threes when Williams or Duncan are double teamed in the paint. Conlon(!?)
might fit in too--I think he has the capability to shoot the open jumper and
in doing so draw opposing big men from under the basket. Brown might be able
to do this too if we can't trade him. If Hamer can run the floor and has the
talent he might fit in too. Brick, Pervis, Day, Lister and Brown would have
to go though. While I like Day and Lister they cannot contribute to this sort
of offense-- Lister due to his immobility and Day due to his poor shooting.
The others are over injured deadweight who could not contribute in any
significant way and would hinder the pace of the offense. I welcome anyone's
opinions.

Noah