Re: Flash #2

["Jeff Tepper" <jaytee@itasoft.com>]

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> From: Gene Kirkpatrick <gkir@tjc.tyler.cc.tx.us>
> To: celtics@igtc.COM
> Subject: Flash #2
> Date: Thursday, May 22, 1997 8:10 PM
> 
> Watching Utah last night and it dawned on me:  Keith Van Horn would
> flourish best as the next Karl Malone.  He hits the jumper, he rebounds,
> he runs the floor.  But can he create his own niche like Karl has?  Could
> he piece together a total game with someone like the celtics?  We already
> have a multi-talented SF/PF.  But I hope he's for real (unless Philly
takes
> him), because I think he might slip a little.  Someone always does.

Van Horn could certainly be the same type of player.  The only thing is
that he has to get stronger to play the physical style that Malone does.

> I could accept any of the top rated guys, I think, except for Thomas.  I
> don't see anything when I look in his eyes.

I agree, I don't like Thomas at all either.  He has decent offensive skills
but his defense isn't very good.

Jeff