Re: the JW mock draft/PP

["Greg Odegaard" <gmodegaa@longvred.rmc.com>]

Not to "mock" Jeremy's mock draft, but look at where folks like him put our
boy Paul.  He and others have Pierce at anywhere from 2 to 6.  For those
who would criticize this pick, don't.  Call it briliance or dumb luck, Rick
knows talent (m/l) and obviously Petrie in Sacramento doesn't.

Not also to make light of others like Gene who worried about dropping to
the 10 pick and losing all those games to have a bust at 10, this is a near
miracle.  The USA today this morning called Pierce the "most NBA ready
player" in the draft.  Do you think RP is happy today, he gets a ready now
stud, with all the offensive skills.  Plus Pierce wants to payback all
those stupid teams that passed him up.  With Kenny being healthy, we need
to concentrate on a more defensive center, and starting counting the days
to NBA glory.

On the same note, I was upset to think we could lose a chance at Jeff
Sheppard by giving up the 2nd rounder.  Why he wasn't taken, who knows, but
Rick should not waste many days getting a commitment from Jeff, and make
him the next Jerry Sichting on this version of the championship Celtics.  

Now just sign a good center with our cash, sign AW and shoot the guy who
wanted cheerleaders, and it could be a perfect "10" for the new year.

Rafters Baby!,
Greg

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> From: Jeremy <jwarren@eecs.tufts.edu>
> To: celtics@igtc.COM
> Subject: the JW mock draft
> Date: Tuesday, June 23, 1998 9:27 AM
> 
> 	I know what everyone's thinking.  "I've seen so many mock drafts
> these last few days.  But what about the one that really matters.  Jeremy
> hurry."  

 
> 2. Vancouver - Pierce - Antonio Daniels was a bust and Bibby may be as
> well.  Pierce will be a star.