Re: Buddy Thomas: Walker Not The Answer

[damekmo@teleport.com]

>  If the Celtics need a "go-to" guy the
>  only choice is rookie Paul Pierce.
>
>  Like Walker, he also can drive the lane
>  and draw fouls. But, unlike Walker, he makes the
>  majority of his free throws. Pierce also shoots
>  better from the field and, like Walker, can
>  rebound and handle the ball. And, when the rookie
>  isn't on the floor, the next logical "go-to"
>  choice would be Ron Mercer.


Buddy's a genius! From what I've seen he's absolutley right! I can't wait
for Pierce and Mercer to take their next shot! Also like this one from Mark
Cofman in yesterday's Herald:


>    Ron Mercer is another bright spot. The second-year guard is
>fast-becoming one of the league's premier off-guards.

"Fast-becoming?" You're damn right it's happening fast. So fast that....

Paul M.