Re: Peter Vecsey Said, If The Celtics Trade Anyone...

["Cecil Wright" <cecil@hfx.andara.com>]

Hi all,

Just back from a week of sun and fun in the Dominican Republic.  The weather
was wonderful.

If the C's trade Mercer, I wonder where their production will come from.
Nobody else can shoot coming off a screen with the exception of Dana.  I
used to think once upon a time that Minor had the potential, but his minutes
are so limited, he's very reluctant to take a jumper, from what little I've
seen.

I think we are making a mistake in trading him, but, Charlotte traded Glen
Rice, so I guess anything is possible.  I sure hope that we are able to get
something more than "serviceable" in return.

I also hate the thought of trading one of our only consistent free throw
shooters for someone like Terry Cummings, who has a year or two remaining in
his career, at best, and who might collapse trying to fit into Pitino's
defensive style.  I'm not saying TC couldn't do it, but rather isn't it odd
to ask that of a player who is one of the elder statesmen in the league at
the age of 38?

Besides, if Vecsey said it, I pray that just the opposite happens.  This
team is experiencing growing pains, and we all know it.  Nobody likes it,
but it's the reality and we should be prepared to live with it, at this
time.  I would prefer to trade Walker to the Griz for Abdur-Rahim.

Cecil


-----Original Message-----
From: Way Of The Ray <wayray@ix.netcom.com>
To: celtics@igtc.com <celtics@igtc.com>
Date: Monday, March 29, 1999 11:24 AM
Subject: Peter Vecsey Said, If The Celtics Trade Anyone...


>It will be Ron Mercer.  Jim Baker in today's Herald quoted Vecsey from
>the NBC telecast.  This makes sense, because according to
>Michael Holley, who was on Channel 7 in Boston last night, Pitino
>has twice shopped Mercer around.  Before last year's trading
>deadline and prior to the past draft.
>
>Now the reason, Mercer is going to be available to be traded
>is because Pitino, according to Vecsey will use the C's $2 million
>exemption to sign a veteran power forward like Terry Cummings,
>who is actually playing pretty well for the Warriors.  So Walker
>moves to SF; Pierce to big guard.
>
>Now exactly whom or what Mercer will be dealt for, Vecsey didn't
>say.  Perhaps he'll be packaged with Kenny for a big time
>point guard or maybe a decent point guard and a high draft pick.
>Stay tuned....
>
>Ray
>
>