Oh Bleep: Bibby Is Dropping, My Draft Is Shot To Hell

[wayray@ix.netcom.com (Way Of The Ray)]

According to Michael Holley in today's Boston Globe, Mike Bibby is
dropping and here's what he says:

"Every year a team throws off the order of the draft, and that is already 
happening.  Arizona point guard Mike Bibby, who many predicted would be the top
pick, apparently could fall to as low as seventh or eighth.  Instead, the 
Clippers are interested in taking Pacific center Michael Olowokandi with the 
first pick.  Vancouver may be interested in dealing its way out of the No. 2
slot, and Raef LaFrentz, whom Pitino praised last season, is tumbling out of 
the top five, too.

"'This is one of the most intriguing drafts that I've seen in a while,' Pitino 
said.  But it's also a starless draft.  So might the Celtics still be 
interested in trading their pick?

"'I would trade the pick - with other players - if we could get one or two 
players that we feel stand out,' Pitino said.

"Any chance of revealing who these players are, Coach?

"'No,' he said with a laugh."


In other news, Holley reports that Pitino: "dismissed a rumor that the Celtics 
are prepared to reassign or fire several employees after July 1.  'The Boston 
Celtics are status quo,' he said.


Holley also comments on Nazr Mohammed: One name that should not be disregarded 
in the draft is that of Kentucky center Nazr Mohammed.  The 6-10 Mohammed knows 
how to play PitinoBall and is very close to Walker.  If he were there at No. 
10, it would be difficult for the Celtics to pass on him.  But word is that 
76ers coach Larry Brown - who tormented the Celtics last season by taking Keith
Van Horne and then trading him to the Nets - is enamored of Mohammed and is 
considering taking him with the eight pick."

Celtics Pre-Draft Media Briefing to be broadcast on the internet on Monday at 
12:30 p.m. at http://www.bostonceltics.com

Ray