Re: No High School Students

[SRF <sfarrell@dixie-net.com>]

You make an interesting point about the immaturity of some of the
league's best prospects.  The fact remains, however that the development
of players is on an individual level.  Any time limit we deduce is pure
speculation.  The fact that the C's are a young team is one reason we
brought Pitino aboard.  He can teach our kids fundamental basketball as
well as fostering self confidence and a winning attitude in our players.
Pitino also brings a very strict work ethic, which will be the primary
reason the C's start to win again. 
> 
> We will be waiting longer than 3 years.  Don't expect anything special in
> less than 4 or 5 .  If Foyle has the potential it makes sense, but from
> what I have heard from scouts & people who have seen him he may not be
> worth the risk.  Like someone else said, a 6'9" point can cause a lot of
> matchup problems.   I believe the Celtics took a look at Foyle last week,
> has anyone heard anything ?  Look at Garnett, & Marbury 2 years removed
> from high school .
> 
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> > From: Lance Gee <FrannieG@msn.com>
> > To: Celtics digest <celtics@igtc.COM>
> > Subject: No High School Students
> > Date: Monday, May 26, 1997 5:58 PM
> >
> > 3 years is way to long to wait for a player (McGrady) to develop.  How
> many
> > people have 18 year olds?  They are not the kind of adults you want to
> throw
> > millions of dollars at and expect to work hard.  Better yet someone else
> draft
> > him and take the chance, then get him if he pans out.  Go with Foyle at
> least
> > he's proven himself against Division 1 talent.  The team will be
> competing for
> > the playoffs next year and we need a big man to play the middle.  TAKE
> FOYLE!