Re: Antoine & Maturity

[Sherry & Hart <hartleyo@ix.netcom.com>]

Cecil Wright wrote:

> Subject: Antoine & Maturity
> 
> His only weakness that I can see is
> >his bringing out the best in his teammates, I am sure it will come from
> >more experience.
> >
> Well that is kind of an important quality to have in a team leader isn't it?
	
He's 21 years old for christ sakes!

> As Kim said, it's just awfully frustrating to see him have so much talent
> and not utilize it sometimes.  I guess we must constantly remind ourselves
> that he is young and developing, but we can still dream of having the
> complete package, someone who has the lowpost moves of McHale, the
> rebounding instincts of Silas, the defensive ability of the Duck and a shot
> like Larry.  Can Toine be a player like that?  It's almost unfair to expect
> him to reach that level.  Personally, I doubt that he'll ever be able to
> shoot like Larry, but I'll take the rest of the package, as he should
> improve.
> 
> But please don't call us names because our opinions don't jive with yours.

	What name did I call any one?

> That's childish.  Toine had some awful games this year, just like everyone
> else.  And he's made some statements which didn't exactly show how team
> oriented he is: "my offense kept us in the game" and "If I leave, they'll
> have to get another franchise player" are not team-type remarks, regardless
> of who's mouth they come from.

If Antoine said this, then not only is he mature, he is also honest and
smart. But I guess there are people" who can't handle the truth".

Hart