Re: Walker and Mercer

[Dan Parker <danp@town.ipswich.ma.us>]

On Thu, 19 Mar 1998, J. Mark Estepp wrote:

> BTW, did anyone else notice that on a play during the second half,  Mercer
> was a few steps ahead of Walker on a fast break, but Walker did not give up
> the ball.  He took it in himself.  Mercer was waiving his arms, and you
> could hear him kind of scream in frustration.  The look on his face
> said it all.

Yeah, I remember this play.  Sometimes Walker can throw great passes
through traffic, so I'm completely befuddled when he won't make a simple
bounce pass to a wingman on a three-on-two break.  He has the skills, he's
just selfish.  I thought the comments someone made about him demanding the
ball from Kenny every time down the floor were interesting too.

> I think the Celtics will have trouble keeping these two guys on the same
> team, unless Walker starts being a team player.

I'm glad Rick Pitino's in charge.  I can't think of anyone else who could
determine better whether Antoine is worth breaking the bank for.  If he's
not, I'm sure Pitino will make sure the Celtics get something in return
for him.

Dan