Re: vin baker

[Sherry & Hartley <hartleyo@ix.netcom.com>]

RACE --- wrote:
> 
> this sounds like a pretty powerful team:
> 
> C- Cato
> PF - Baker
> SF - Walker
> SG - Fox
> PG - Wesley
> 
> seems that V. Baker is an established NBA player already making
> transitions ... Duncan is a crapshoot both in terms of odds in getting
> top lottery pick and in terms of nba transition (might not be strong
> enough for center)
> 
> easy move is ...
> trade top pick for V. Baker and first round from Milwaukee next year
> ...could throw in Day, Brown etc. if necessary....Milwaukee seems to be
> considering rebuild especially if Baker goes so their first round would
> still be fairly attractive....
> 
> we'd have a solid starting five ... half court offense in Baker and
> Walker ...
> 
> interior defense and rebounding in  Cato (and reserves), Baker and
> Walker ...
> 
> still a great fast break with shot blocking (Cato and Baker) and
> superior rebounding to present (Cato, Baker, Walker and reserves) to
> outlet plus current steals ability (Wesley and Fox) ...
> 
> seems like a great package ... would Milwaukee bite ???
> 
> BUT
> 
> all this still requires a NEW coach and the sooner the announcement the
> better.
> 
> dbr

According to Peter Vescey, Vin Baker signed a 2 year contract extension
last year and is not free agent

Big O