Re: Nazr Mohammed

[davide <david.moskowitz@yale.edu>]

My $.02 of a reply,
A note of caution regarding Nazr; he has definately improved by leaps and
bounds at Kentucky, but I wonder whether he is the kind of talent
required at that high and important pick.  Nazr went to Kenwood, a Chicago
high school in the blue (lower) division where he was often able to put up
numbers but never really dominate despite huge height advantages.  He has
an awful tendency to move away from the basket (which results in many
missed close-in shots, as you may have noticed in the NCAAs).  He is not
extremely quick moving or jumping.  Nazr is simply not an incredible
athlete.  He is hard-working, intelligent, and committed, as evidenced by
the monumental strides he has made under Pitino and Smith.  But Mohammed
is certainly no Mercer in terms of raw ability, and while my guess is he
could be a solid contributer, I don't see him scoring big in the NBA.  He
is a great guy, but perhaps not what the C's need.
peace,
davide

On Wed, 1 Apr 1998, NAME REDACTED wrote:

> Here's my two cents.....
> 
> I believe that Rick Pitino should draft Nazr Mohammed. He is a player from
> Kentucky that played under Rick and flourished as a player playing for
> him. Rick got his game together, and now he is spectacular. This year
> under Tubby Smith has been probably his best year as a wildcat. He is a
> quality center that can help us alot. He may have respect for Smith, but i
> know that Pitino is the guy that he like playing for the most. Thats just
> my opinion. He is ready to play NBA ball, and I think rick would be a fool
> to pass him, cause we need a big man.Now I am aware that Rick has Matt
> Geiger on his mind, but lets face it.... Geiger will not be satisfied with
> the money Rick would gice him. As a guy with talent, Matt is gonna demend
> money, and he would probably want to play for another team. I say we draft
> Nazr and let him be our center, because his desire to play under Rick is
> bigger than Matt's. 
> 
> Besides, David Falk said garding the Geiger issue that he owes Rick no
> favors, and that Rick is the one that owes him the favor. I know that
> Mohammed hasnt mentioned the Celtics, but he has said that Pitino is the
> coach he has loved to play for..
> 
> Guys, lets remember something.... all the players on our team that were
> from kentucky have flourished as Celtics. Mercer, Walker, and McCarty have
> made huge impacts on our team, if you think about it.  Mohammed has just
> as much promise as mercer and Mccarty had before coming to the NBA. so if
> Rick is smart, he will draft Nazr Mohammed.
> 
> That depends on if the guy is available, and what kind of luck we have in
> the draft.......
> 
> BTW- I' ll tell you guys ASAP when I make my homepage.....
> 
> 
> Celtic pride........
> 
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