Re: Center

[Jim Hill <jahill@leasingservice.com>]

Jim, That was my first thought also. Perhaps Campbell wasn't available to
the Celt's at that time, neither was P. Jones as he wasn't signed yet, when
the Travis/Battie deal was done.   West wanted Goog's from the Timberwolves
and was holding Campbell for that sign and trade.

It is all conjecture on my part however.

Jim Meninno wrote:

> If Pitino wanted Elden, it seems like he would have worked him into the
> Knight deal.  Knight, Barros and Minor, for example.  Campbell was
> certainly available.  Especially considering that Travis was the Celtics
> player the Lakers wanted most.  I can see both ends of the argument
> myself, but I just don't think Pitino wants him.
>
> Jim
>
> >Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 14:15:51 -0500
> >From: Jim Hill <jahill@leasingservice.com>
> >Reply-To: jahill@leasingservice.com
> >To: Celtics-Talk List <celtics@igtc.com>
> >Subject: Re: Center
> >
> >I agree with this post.  I for one think that Campbell would round out
> >the starting five and be able to contribute.  Also with his experiance
> >in the league he will get a fair shake on foul calls unlike our other
> >young centers.
> >
> >Plus in two years a 7' center at $7 mil. per season should be very
> >tradeable compared to M. Gieger at $8 mil(?) per season.
> >
> ><Jim
> >
> >>That is what makes -- prepare for a collective groan -- Elden Campbell
> >>so attractive. Hate to break it to you, but $7 mil a year for the next
> >5 >years is not overpaying for a player of Campbell's size and skills
> --
> >>hell, it's a bargain. Leaving aside anyone's preconceived feelings
> >about >him, here are the facts: 7 feet, 255 pounds, just 30 years old;
> a
> >huge >wingspan, very athletic, able to defend against the bigger
> centers
> >in the >league as well as the faster ones.
> >
> >
> >
>
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