Re: Will somebody tell me why we need Battie?

["Gregg Allen" <gr_allen@conknet.com>]

I like this idea.  It doesn't seem unreasonable to expect that Battie will
be available at number three and Foyle at number 6.  This scenario,
however, does not address the need for a point guard.  My feeling is that
Wesley is gone.  We all know what happened to the Cs when Wesley was out
last year.  So, if Wesley goes, we will likely have to use one of the first
round picks for a point guard.  Are there any other options available to
fill this need (assuming Wesley is history)?

Gregg Allen

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> From: Georgek27@aol.com

> Personally, I like Battie and Foyle and would take both if I had the
> opportunity. I can't help but think of Robert Parish everytime someone
talks
> about Battie (or even Duncan) being too thin to play the pivot. Not to
> compare any of them to Bill Russell, but he seemed to hold his own
against
> that behemoth Wilt - and Shaq's no Wilt!
> 
> By taking both (if we have the opportunity), you have 2 shots at
developing a
> legit center, and if Foyle pans out, Battie can easily be a Camby-type
PF.
> Walker could then play the 3 and Williams could come off the bench - or
be
> kept as an insurance policy then traded for a 2 guard.
> 
> George