Re: offseason thoughts

[Dorine Pratt <norine@sover.net>]

I agree totally with Cecil.  We need both of them.  They are two of my 3
favorite Celtics right now.
Dorine

Cecil Wright wrote:

> 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