Re: Top 3 odds

["smishra" <smishra@ix.netcom.com>]

> I think the Celtics have to get a selection in the top 3 to make all this
> losing worth while. They would then be able to select Duncan, Mercer, or
> Battie. I would be happy with any of these three but of course I prefer
> Duncan. I feel there is a definite talent dropoff after 3. The Dallas
pick
> would then be gravy. Could someone please tell me the odds of the Celtics
> getting one of the top 3 selections?

I disagree, actually there is a talent drop off after 1.  I would put:
Mercer, Van Horn, Battie, LeFrentz, Jamison are about the same. - Mishra