Re: the JW mock draft/PP

[mustang@gis.net (Michael A.DiZio)]

>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

                I couldn't say it any better! Amen Brother!

                 Michael D.