Re: Draft

[JOzersky@aol.com]

you wrote:
" when I look at the
stats on Billups, I notice that he only shot 40% from the field and averaged
less than 5 assists per game. Hopefully, he's one of those players, like DJ,
that play beyond their stats. On Mercer, I watched him in the NCAAs and he
seemed tired and out of breath late in the games. How's he going to hold up
under an NBA schedule? Hope there's something I'm missing but I don't think
either are 'sure bets'. Hope I'm wrong."

Not to worry, you are.   Billups low percentage was due to the fact that he
was the only player on his team, and took half of his shots from three point
range, often off the dribble with a man in his face.  As for mercer, he is
the best athlete in the draft with the possible exception of the Tims, and
his stamina will not be a problem, any more than his defense will.  Mental
toughness and conditioning will come; jordan-like athleticism you have to be
born with.