Re: Good news for the soaring celts.

[Warwick Janetzki <giants@icplus.net.au>]

Shailendra K Mishra wrote:
> 
> Peter Vescey the rumor-monger in his NY Post articles reports that Pitino
> opted out of the three way trade with Miami and Chicago after learning of
> Ike Austin's value in the open Market. Ike is slated to be worth 55-60 mill
> over 7 years. He also reports that Billups' stock has increased dramatically
> over the last few weeks as the Celts' win column jumped to 16 which is
> better than last season's total. I personally would still deal Billups if
> the right player comes along. The following players may be dealt between now
> and Feb as their teams try and  recover some value:
> 
> Joe Smith - Golden State
> Brent Berry - Los Angeles Clippers
> Antonio McDyess - Suns don't want to resign him to a large contract and may
> try to deal him to recover the two first round draft picks.
> Damon Stoudamire - Toronto Raptors
> Allen Iverson - Philadelphia 76ers <It is rumored that Pat Croce wants to
> breakup the team and start from scratch once again>
> Marcus Camby - Toronto Raptors
> 
> Out of the above both McDyess and Joe Smith could be of interest to the
> celtics. What do you all think?
> 
>      - Mishra

McDyess is an intriguing *sp?* prospect to me. An awesome blocker, good
low post scorer, big hype, but, after all that he hasn't really set the
world on fire.

Joe Smith is a big no no to me because Antoine plays exactly like him,
but so much better, Joe imho is a cheaper version.

I'd love to trade for Brent Barry and have back court problems for the
opposition all over the place (using a 5 guard rotation of- Mercer,
Billups, Barry, Edney and Barros!).

This would be an ideal starting block for the team

 C- Knight    Ellison  DeClercq
PF- Walker    Rogers   DeClercq
SF- McCarty   Bowen
SG- Barry     Mercer   Barros
PG- Billups   Edney    Barros

Mercer moves to the Starting 5 when he develops, possibly as the 3 or 2,
depending on who the C's draft, aquire.

I would trade Brown and Minor to the Wolves for their injured players
(Curley and Williams). Both become free agents at the end of next season
and the Wolves need help where Brown and Minor play.

Warwick