Re: Walker

["SKMISHRA.US.ORACLE.COM" <SKMISHRA@us.oracle.com>]

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> Based on thier rookie seasons, we have reason to believe that Allen is a 
> better shooter and passer than Walker. 
 
Allen is an SG, while Walker is a PF. If Allen doesn't handle and shoot the 
ball 
better than Walker then he won't be any good. By the way Allen is averaging 13 
ppg 
and 2.5 assists shooting 41% doesn't sound earth shaking to me. Walker is 
averaging 
16.3 ppg and 2.8 assists shooting at 43%. 
 
> Only inasmuch as any rookie can be said to have the potential to improve 
> to superstar status while veterans allegedly have reached their maximum 
> productivity.  Walker hasn't shown me anything that would lead me to 
> believe he will ever be better than Baker.  Baker is a better shot 
> blocker, shooter and rebounder. 
 
Walker is 20 years old and has shown enough versatility to play all 5 
positions. Vin 
Baker in his rookie year averaged 13 ppg and 7 rebounds. 
 
> Why do you say Walker is great? or will be great? 
 
Walker is versatile, quick, great rebounder, great passer and a team player. 
In my book 
these are attributes of a great player. By the way, how many celtic players do 
you know 
who had a comparable rookie year? <I know one and he turned out to be a very 
great  
player> 
                                       - Mishra 


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