Re: Dave Robinson...

["Jaime Castillo, Jr." <jaims@philonline.com>]

Well, that's your opinion.  My view is "if ever" we get a D. Robinson in
exchange of a Walker, it is definite that Robinson will offer more
(offense/defense, veteran leadership, high fieldgoal percentage) to the team
in a short term basis.  OK?  Because of Pitino's been stressing that he
wants to win now and it only made me think that to win now and to have a
chance...the most easy answer to the Celtics need is a Scoring and Defending
Center(to which, only Robinson fits the bill since he may be expendable coz
the Spurs has Duncan already).  OK?

I disagree with you saying with Robinson in our team, that it would cause
more disorganization.  David Robinson is a veteran.  He can flat out score
consistently, block 3-5 shots a game consistently, give leadership to a very
young hungry team.  With Anderson and Mercer and Pierce and Barros and
hopefully a Ratliff on his side, you will never ever say that the group
couldn't go deep in the PO or even the finals.

The only point you've said that I agree with is that Walker is young and has
the potential to be better.  Yes I agree.  But, if Pitino wants to win
now... it would take years to have him mature more and understand a team
work concept.

Personally, I like Walker and a fan of his.  But I'm one of Pitino's fans
too.  I just go w/ Rick's flow, that's why I am only airing my opinions of
what I think can the team do to improve.  I don't intend to destroy Walker.
I just think he may be a better player on an established team who could pay
him his demands rather than in a rebuilding team that needs more maturity
and CAP SPACE!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: Sherry & Hart <hartleyo@ix.netcom.com>
To: jaims@philonline.com <jaims@philonline.com>
Cc: celtics@igtc.com <celtics@igtc.com>
Date: Friday, June 26, 1998 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: Dave Robinson...


>>
>> Jaime Castillo, Jr. wrote:
>>
>>  IMHO, if ever Pitino is willing to part ways with Antoine, he should
>>  consider making a deal to acquire David Robinson or a 'maybe OK' Matt
>>  Geiger.
>
> What would be accomplished with trading away Antoine for Robinson since
> Robinson's salary is ridiculous as well, and he will be 33 years old in
> August and he would probably drop dead playing Pitino Ball. The C's
>IMHO would be a worse team with Robinson than with Antoine, (who will be
>only 21 years old) and the 3 headed center at this time.
>
> As far as Geiger his salary demands make him a joke.
>
>>  Robinson would really answer and fill up the needs of our team
(Rebounding,
>>  Defense-Shotblocking and veteran leadership).
>>
>>  As for Geiger, he's a pretty OK rebounder and he can really score if
given
>> the chance but as for defense well.....????.
>>
>>  If we lose Walker, I think the things we would be missing are his
scoring
>>  and rebounding capabilities plus he's pretty young.  But on the other
side,
>>  ball hogging and atrocious shot selection and hotdogging would be
lessened
>>  significantly.(nothing personal on walker)  And also, his assets
(scoring
>>  and rebounding) can be replaced easily if and only if we get a Robinson.
>
> Did you notice Antoine's play when Kenny was healthy or were you just
> not paying that much attention to Walker because he is too flashy for
> you.
>
>>
>>  So, with our lucky and very great pick today, barring injuries to
Anderson,
>>  barring trading of Mercer, and hopefully getting rid of deadwoods with
hefty
>>  contracts... I say if they (Celts Mgt) really are sold on giving up
Walker
>>  because of his HUGE demands of greediness, they should really go for a
DAVID
>>  ROBINSON.  That...I will be able to accept wholeheartedly as to losing
>> Walker but to gain a David Robinson...it'll be a great move for the team.
>>
>>  Sigh...so nice to imagine...
>>
>>  C  D Robinson
>>  F  Theo Ratliff
>>  SF Paul Pierce
>>  SG Ron Mercer
>>  PG  K Anderson
>