Re: Free Agents

[Way Of The Ray <wayray@ix.netcom.com>]

Matt Geiger, who averaged 15.5 points and 9.1 rebounds when he was
starting for
Charlotte, will be fine as the Celtics center.  There wil be an
opportunity,
via the draft to come up with a complimentary forward to Antoine,
whether it's
Tractor Traylor, Dirk Nowitzki, or Lamar Odom.  One of those three will
be available,
when the C's are drafting.
Ray 

Patrick Goggin wrote:
> 
> Regarding FA possibilites, it seems that this list is down on Geiger and
> realizes that we won't be able to compete for Pippen, Gugliotta, Austin,
> McDyess, etc.  So how about locking up the small forward instead and
> looking at LaPhonso Ellis.  It could possibly fill one of our holes (SF and
> C badly needed).  I know he's neither a classic SF nor a classic PF but
> putting him alongside Antoine gives us a great low post scorer, a decent
> and athletic low post defender, competent rebounder, competent outside
> shooter (to 20', not the three).  I realize there are question marks--most
> notably his injury history, but with our meager cap space, we're most
> likely going to have to take a chance on a player with warts and hope he
> blossoms.  The Celts have always taken the chance on such veterans--most of
> the time, we've come up with a Nelson, Silas, Tiny, or Walton. . .we've
> also gotten a couple of 'Niques and Pervises.  Ellis' history of injuries
> might just make a great player just affordable enough for us.  He's
> athletic, a solid citizen, and most of all, he is a true warrior.
> Rebuttals welcome.
> 
> Goggin in Cincinnati