Re: Duncan

[Fred Fahey <fred@pet.bgsm.edu>]

> 
> > Have to disagree friend.  Duncan is far better than Laettner was in
> > college.  Duncan dominates college, Laettner was good but he never
> 
> Duncan is a far superior post player and defensive player than was
> Laettner, but Laettner was a much better passer and outside shooter. 

I agree about Laettner's shooting.  Much better.  But Tim is an 
outstanding passer.  At best I would say they are even in this regard.  Tim
may even be better.  Plus Tim averaged 14 rpg whereas Laettner average about 
8 or 9.

> 
> Duncan has the skills, but he will have to bulk up a lot, *A LOT*, to
> match Mourning's ability to play a physical style game.
> 

Tim is much stronger than he looks and actually weighs probably close to 260.
He is a long time swimmer and has a lean, hard swimmer's body.  It wouldn't 
hurt to be stronger, but he doesn't have to bulk up "A LOT".

> > and see, but he'll be alot better than Mutumbo.  Maybe not quite as good
> > defensively but far better all around.  > Agreed!  > 
> 

I would say that eventually comparable defensively, but much better offensively.

Fred