Re: Mercer for Dele-Not?

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

I think it's encouraging that Pitino remains choosy as to what he'll
take back for Mercer in a trade.  Dele has had psychological problems
in the past, and thay may have fomented his bad rap as a headcase.
He didn't have a good past season, but that applies to a lot of players.
He also may be out of position playing center. Seems like a more
natural power forward.  Having said that, it wouldn't make a whole
lot of sense for the C's to deal Mercer for him, because they can
proffer a higher return....
Ray  

> Subject: Mercer for Dele-Not?
> Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 15:12:13 EDT
> From: DJessen33@aol.com
> To: celtics@igtc.com
> 
>   <By TSN correspondent
>       Steve Addy
>       Oakland (Mich.) Press
>       <Snip>
>       The Pistons want to get in on the Ron Mercer trade derby -- he would be
> a
>       nice replacement for Joe Dumars -- but they don't have enough to offer,
>       not unless the Celtics suddenly want Jerry Stackhouse or Bison Dele.
> They
>       apparently aren't interested in either player, both of whom the Pistons
>       are looking to trade when the right offer comes along. . . . >
> 
> I don't know about the money factor but I personally would really have to
> consider a Dele for Mercer trade. There are better power forwards in the game
> but he has a decent game, above average IMO. He must be a serious head case
> for the Celts to be passing on him. Either that or it means that Mercer must
> have some serious value...Other than the continued development of Tony Battie
> (I am going to break my arm patting myself on the back but I had tabbed this
> guy for greatness since college) and the excellence of Paul Pierce, per
> reports it seems that the player that is emerging from the pack for
> consideration to making the team is A. Griffen. He would likely replace Bruce
> Bowen, whose propensity to foul will become even more evident with the new
> rules. If Griffen makes it,  Chis Clack will be clunk...I haven't watched
> Turner play. However, I have seen Kevin Ollie play. If Turner isn't any
> better than Ollie per reports, you won't see Turner on the final roster
> unless some kind of Anderson/Barros trade goes down. Damon Jones has a better
> game than Ollie and should snatch up any third point guard role...
> 
> DJessen33