RE: Grizzlies like Davis

[John Lyell <Jlyell@concentric.net>]

If they do like/get Davis. Bibby for Mercer would be a good deal.  But 
expect the Clippers to be looking also. They lose about 8 players and will 
rebuild (again) around Olowokandi & Maurice Taylor.  Davis would fit well 
and be a good draw at home in their new arena.

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On Friday, May 14, 1999 3:41 AM, Warwick Janetzki [SMTP:giants@eisa.net.au] 
wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I heard on ESPN International that Baron Davis is really liked by the
> Grizzlies front office and they said to expect that he will be their
> draft choice if he is available when they pick or if they luck out with
> the #1 pick they will take him.
>
> What does this mean?
>
> It means that the Griz look set to start their 3rd rookie point guard in
> a row and that Mike Bibby may well be available to be traded.
>
> Do the Celtics want Bibby a possible future All-Star point guard, known
> as Jason Kidd with a jump shot?
>
> If the answer is yes then what do we give up for Bibby?
>
> Look at the Grizzlies lineup without free agents (including Baron Davis)
>
> Center - Bryant Reeves - Tony Massenburg - Cherokee Parks
> Power Forward - Michael Smith
> Small Forward - Shareef Abdur-Rahim - Doug West
> Shooting Guard - Felipe Lopez -  Rodrick Rhodes
> Point Guard - Baron Davis - Mike Bibby - Lee Mayberry
>
> I say offer the Grizzlies this package
>
> Dana Barros and Tony Battie for Bibby and a future first rounder
>
> Dana Barros would provide the Griz a leader in the back court to help
> teach Baron. They would also get Tony Battie to help block shots in the
> front court.
>
> What do you think??
>
> Warwick
>