Re: The Boston Celtics Maili

[Cecil Wright <nocw1@nsh.library.ns.ca>]

On Sat, 20 Sep 1997, JLyell wrote:

> Mike Allen stated:
>  
> If it were me I would move Walker & Billups for Jackson & Mcdyess today.  I
> believe what we would lose on the Billups/Jackson swap would be made up on
> the McDyess/Walker swap making it an even trade. All these players have not
> really shown they will be stars in the NBA but all have good potential.  I
> simply like McDyess's game and athletic ability better than Walker's and
> think that Jackson is a better defender than Billups and with the other
> scorer's we have, he could provide the floor leadership we need.
> 
> 
> I don't know about McDyess having more athletic ability than Walker.  I 
definitely feel that Walker is more of an offensive threat, at this point 
in his career than McDyess.  I would like to know what criteria you use to 
perceive Jackson as a better defender than Billups.

Cecil