RE: Just a thought

["Odegaard, Greg M." <GMOdegaa@rmc.com>]

We must have a new Warwick, who I am sure would appreciate the creative
effort.  

IF we have to lose AW, then this deal is not just good, it could be
brilliant.  I would rather give up Pierce than Mercer, but Pierce could be
THE REAL DEAL too.  Pick-up three bonafide starters and have the cash for
Michael Stewart (not Smith God forbid) and an Alvin Williams to back-up
Kenny.  

I noted this recently, but I am really strong on the idea of signing Alvin
Williams to a deal, as he is a potential All-Star, who would thrive under
the tutor of a pro like KA.  And correct me if I am wrong, but don't we need
a solid back-up PG with Edney cut loose?

If the money were there next for Baker, look out for the banner ceremony in
2001.

Out,
Greg

-----Original Message-----
From: John Lyell [mailto:Jlyell@concentric.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 1998 9:37 AM
To: 'Cecil Wright'
Cc: 'Celtics'
Subject: RE: Just a thought


How about  a three way with :


Boston -  Rahim, Carter, Lafrentz
Vancouver  - Walker
Denver - Mercer, Knight, Barros


I like Ron Mercer, but Vince Carter may be a better shooter and is just as 
explosive. Rahim will be a great 3 for a long time.
Lafrentz just as much a ??? as Pierce.  May have a great career, may be a 
dog. Sign Michael Smith of Sacramento as an FA and :


Smith, Declercq
Lafrentz, Declercg
Rahim,
Pierce, Carter
Anderson

A very athletic young team.  Pick up a Vin Baker next year and we have a 
team that could seriously compete if kept together.  You really have to get 
players that can live with Pitino's Mgmt. style , and I don't know a lot 
that can.  Baker and Lafrentz may not be as talented as Walker, but players 
that will support the team environment more effectively, which is what it 
takes to win championships.