Re: offseason thoughts

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

On Tue, 9 Jun 1998, Alex Wang wrote:

> My prediction is that the 
> pick and either Mercer or Anderson will be the principals in a trade 
> for some combination of cap room, a higher draft pick, and/or a 
> veteran All-Star player.
> 
> Alex
> 
> 
I am not in favor of trading either of those players unless we get a 
superstar player and Mike Bibby in return, and I don't think that's 
likely to happen.

I am confused by the willingness to give up Mercer in any deal with the 
flashes of brilliance he displayed last year.  If we were to draft a 
surefire talent, such as Mercer, would that player be constantly looking 
over his shoulder anticipating a trade?  It takes players a period of 
adjustment before they become familiar with the coach and his system as 
well as his teammates.  I'm not sure it's such a tremendous benefit to 
those who are holdovers to go through this year in and year out.  I 
think, aside of the injury to Anderson, we were blessed in that as a 
point guard in a fast break offense, there are basic fundamental skills
which he used to his, and the team's benefit.  

I am hesitant to take that chance on other point guards.

Cecil