Mike Fine: Celtics Should Get What They Can For Walker

[witchcraft1998@hotmail.com (Witch)]

As here's Mike Fine's article via The New Bedford Standard Times:

"Word is filtering out of Chicago that Celtics forward Antoine Walker is being 
shopped around.

"It makes sense.

"There is plenty of upside to the second-year forward, who is strong, can run, 
pass and rebound.  The downside, probably outweighs the cost of keeping him...

"Walker is asking for about $105 million for a six-year extension.  That would 
be a foolish deal for the Celtics.  President Rick Pitino said he won't hold up 
the franchise for a ridiculous contract, and apparently, he's serious.

"Walker, although he was an all-star last season, has enough holes that he's 
not worth anywhere near the money.

"Why?

"Once Kenny Anderson arrived in February, Walker's passing game completely shut 
down.

"He's a poor outside shooter, who hovered under .400 much of the season, 
finally finishing up at .423.

"His shot selection is atrocious, concentrating on long-distance jumpers. 

"He's an embarrassment on the court, whining about every call, disrupting his 
team's flow in a game.

"He's the worst free-throw shooter this side of Dennis Rodman and Chris Dudley.
having finished at .645 after a late-season surge...."

More blasting of Walker and the rest of the article can be found at:
http://www.s-t.com/daily/06-98/06-13-98/b01sp064.htm

WC