Re: I know who it is....

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

Mike Monroe in the Denver Post today says Pitino would love to
trade up for a top five pick using Mercer as the bait... 
Ray


> Subject: I know who it is....
> Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 14:43:09 +1000
> From: Warwick <giants@eisa.net.au>
> To: celtics@igtc.com
> 
> 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