Re: Antawn

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

> A couple of comments:
> 
> Is Van Horn really any slower than a Kevin Mchale, Tom Chambers, Tom
> Gugliotta or even Eric Williams ?
>
Hey Van Horn looks fine to me, but you have read Bird's comments on Van
Horn and I remember one more celtic scout who was unimpressed. Van Horn
still has the Desert Classic and the combines where his stock could go up
or plummet.

> Why would Denver pass on a point guard like Billups from Colorado, Brevin
> Knight, Antonio Daniels, or Mike Bibby ??  They need a point big time,
and
> as you have stated are set at the forward position,  unless they plan
> moving Ellis or McDyess.  I heard something about a trade for Bryant
Stith
> but did not catch with who.

Denver might need a little insurance at  PF because McDyess is an FA next
year. In addition the draft is loaded with PG's plus if they are that
desperate they could go for Cassell or Wesley who are FA's. They also have
a need at center and that void is much harder to fill.

> 
> Why would the Celtics be interested in Antawn Jamison especially if Rick
> Fox signs, except for possible trade value,  or if they plan moving
> Williams or Walker.   Jamison would just add another body with no outside
> shooting capability fighting for time with Fox, Williams, Walker, &
Radja.
> Wouldn't a Foyle to backup Duncan, or point or 2 guard better suit our
> needs ?   The question is are they all a reach at 5 or 6 ?  

Antawn Jamison is the best player available at #6 and I wouldn't sign Rick
Fox it would be a blessing in disguise if he left. Jamison & Walker have
the potential to be Howard & Webber like tandem and with Duncan
spearheading the offense, the C's would be a strong inside team. Once we
establish the inside game we have Dana Barros, Doug Wesley to take the open
jumpers. 
 
> 
> Some of Leventhal's rankings are perplexing.
> 
> Brevin Knight had a pretty impressive tournament and dropped ? He is
> undersized, but could really help the Nuggets,  & Nets if Cassell leaves.

Knight is good but he is 5' 10" and though Damon Stoudamire has had some
success but given a chance I would prefer a 6' 10" sophomore with talent
then waste my pick on an undersized PG.

> 
> Willoughby shot the lights out in the tournament, and had a very
consistent
> year, and is still ranked below the likes of Seals, Parker, etc.

Willoghby is 6' 3" and in NBA he will get posted by taller and stronger
SG's.
 
> Tim Thomas at 7 ??  A lot of athletic ability, but what and
underacheiving
> season.

Thomas has a lot of potential plus at 6' 10", 240 lbs, he has an NBA body.
He needs a coach who can teach him some low post moves and NBA teams might
be willing to do so.  
 
> McGrady at 10 ?  Did he skip the McDonald's all-america game to keep his
> stock form dropping ?  He says he couldn't afford money for the airfare
for
> his Mom, but he is driving a 50K Lexus sport utility vehicle ? Smart
agent
> ???

I haven't seen McGrady so can't comment on it. 

> Are teams ready to take the risk on Thomas, Mcgrady, & Lamar Odom in the
> top 10 ?  They projected Bryant & O'neal to go that high last year and I
> think Bryant went about 14 ?

Don't forget that Calipari almost drafted Bryant at #7 until he got cold
feet.
                                                    - Mishra