Re: I know who it is....

["Josh Farber" <joshfarber@home.com>]

If that is him, what trade would Pitino make to move up in the draft?

If Pitino traded Mercer, wouldn't he be traded after August 1st so that the
Celtics can sign him to an extension first?

What would we trade to who in order to get him?

Josh
----- Original Message -----
From: Warwick <giants@eisa.net.au>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 27, 1999 12:43 AM
Subject: I know who it is....


> Hey all,
>
> The surprise guard that Rick Pitino has fallen in love with and will
> acquire from this draft does not play on the left coast. He was born and
> raised on the left coast, but played in another Western NCAA Division.
>
> The player is none other than Andre Miller.
>
> Height - 6'2"
> Weight - 203 pounds
> Position - Point Guard
> Age - 23 (March 19, 1976)
> Birthplace: Los Angeles, California.
>
> The very first thing that Jay Bilas' expert analysis on ESPN.com wrote
> is exactrly why Rick Pitino wants him in his unit. I'll cut and paste
> the entire analysis.
>
> "Andre Miller is the best leader in the draft. He is a big, strong point
> guard that gets the job done with his smarts and his physical style. He
> does not have great quickness, but has a very good handle and a decent
> first step that allows him to get a shoulder into the defender, clearing
> a path into the lane and allowing him to finish. He is an outstanding
> rebounder for a guard, and has the ability to penetrate, pitch or pull
> up and hit the intermediate range shot.
>
> Miller pushes the ball upcourt and can find open people or take it all
> the way and finish. He is a good defender that can guard big or small
> guards. Miller has proven to be a floor leader and winner at every stage
> of his college career, and will be a very good pro because he can handle
> the physical nature of the game. The questions: Can he develop a
> consistent perimeter shot? Does he have the speed and quickness to be an
> effective penetrator in the NBA?"
>
> Cheers,
>
> Warwick
>