Re: Mercer

[Dorine Pratt <norine@sover.net>]

Very well said, Theresa.  He got my vote, too, same reasons. :)
Dorine

Theresa Lee wrote:

> The question was posed...who would you keep if you could keep just one
> (Walker or Mercer)?
>
> I think I would go with Mercer. Why? At this point in his career, Mercer is
> the third leading scorer among rookies. The first two are Duncan and Van
> Horn who are both two years older and are already emerging as future
> superstars of the league. Imagine how good Mercer will be in two years!
> Then there are the intangibles....the quiet confidence....the former high
> school player of the year....this guy knows success, and none of it has
> gone to his head. He will be a steady force for years to come. He will
> consistently score 20 in this league for years to come. He will be noted as
> a steady, wise, good teammate who any coach or player would love to have on
> their team. He has tremendous value to the Celtics for those and other
> reasons.
>
> Don't get me wrong....let's keep both, but if I'm in the foxhole.....I'd
> want Ron by my side. Antoine might get me killed or he might save my life
> in a spectacular fashion. Ron will sacrafice his life for mine. It's just a
> sense I get.
>
> Theresa