Re: Radja at center

[gh18@juno.com (Gregory Hurst)]

On Sat, 24 May 1997 22:52:46 +0000 "David J. Boutte"
<djboutte@dorsai.org> writes:
>If Pitino is the coach that we all think he is, then I believe that 
>he should be able to maximize Radja's talents and use him at the 
>center position. I believe that this would be the best move for the 
>Celtics and would allow Pitino to take the best players available, 
>rather than drafting for need. What does everyone else think?
>
>Personally, I'd like to see Van Horn taken with the three pick and 
>McGrady with the sixth. Just imagine how hard it would be for other 
>teams to match-up with a 6'10" small forward and a 6'9" shooting 
>guard!
>
 
The key  to this senario is, can Van Horn defend a small forward or a
power forward?  If he can`t, then we need a shot blocker to help him out
if he is beaten on a play.   If Bird was ever beaten on defense,  the
player had to face Parrish and Mchale, which usually ended in a blocked
shot.  Then the fast break would begin.  I can still see Mchale blocking
the shot and the Chief would out run his man to the other end for an easy
dunk. 
PS:
Does anyone have any stats or scouting reports on Battie, Tim Thomas,
Billups, Daniels, McGrady , or Foyle?