Re: KNIGHT and THE CHIEF -Reply

["JLyell" <jlyell@concentric.net>]

Chief was not a roll player he was a superstar.  He will certainly be in
the hall of fame and he was voted one fo the 50 greatest players of all
time.  He could run up and down the court as fast as any center and he
directed the entire celtics defense.  His shot was awkward looking but
effective and he was a great rebounder.

Knight is no where near the defensive player Chief was, nor will he ever
be.

>>> "DEVONlOUS@aol.com" 10/23/97 08:58pm >>>
everyone says that knight is not truely a legitimate or starting center, but
as I recall was the Chief really that fantastic? or at least in the early
years?... The're both the same type of players.. In my opinion Knight is
and will be as the chief was.. both not superstars like Ewing or Robinson,
but get the job done and can became or will become successful as a roll
player


I think most agree Knight has to prove himself as a true center and needs to
bulk up to bang inside, but he does provide versatility like a Laimbeer able
to hit the 20 foot jumper.  As for Parish was he voted in the top 50 ?  I
definitely disagree with the comments that he was a great rebounder,
directed the defense, and was that great a defensive player ?  McHale and
his long arms caused much more of a defensive problem.

Chief was a key role player but he was not an Olajuwon  or Robinson type
dominant center or defensive threat inside, just lucky to play with the
likes of Bird & McHale.