RE: All Star Game Assessment

[John Lyell <Jlyell@concentric.net>]

Yeah we tend to be kind of hypocritical at times.  One time we are saying 
give Billups time, he is only 21 and with only two years of college ball. 
 The other hey it's the pros experience doesn't count ?  If there is anyone 
that can't see that this kid along with Grant Hill have the best chance to 
be the heir apparent to Jordan I'd have to say they might be a little 
biased or jealous. His performance in the all-star game compared to A.W's 
definitely show his talent which will only get better with experience.  He 
has the potential to take over a game with his raw skills.  Once he learns 
and hones them it spells trouble for other teams.

Kobe for Divac ?  Sorry Dave, some poor scouting and that trade will go 
down with the parish trade and taking Sam Bowie over Jordan.


As far as small market teams,  Kevin Garnett and Marbury seem to have 
received their share of press in a small market ?












If you can't see this guys talent I don't know what to say.


On Sunday, February 08, 1998 8:17 PM, Shailendra K Mishra 
[SMTP:smishra@ix.netcom.com] wrote:
> Hey! this is the pro's, age, experience etc. don't count. The media is 
over
> hyping Kobe Bryant because a) he is a Los Angeles Laker b) For some 
innate
> reason not obvious to me he is the chosen one, when there are a number of
> players in the NBA who are better than him. In fact the media is 
validating
> the stance that he took during draft i.e. "Small market teams and teams 
in
> bad situation don't pick me up otherwise I won't sign".  Do you think 
that
> the media would have looked at him as favourably had he joined the
> struggling 76ers or the Nets? I think not. - Mishra
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Lyell <Jlyell@concentric.net>
>
>
> >You have to realize Grant had four years of college in a great system 
with
> >a lot of tournament experience,  and Kobe is what 19,  with little real
> >experience at this level.
> >
>
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