Re: If Kenny's out

["Jim Meninno" <jim_meninno@hotmail.com>]

>From: W <titans@ihug.com.au>
>Point Guard - Adrian Griffin
>Comments?

It's moments like this that make me wonder why I read this list so 
religiously.  Warwick, Troy, Dan, you can not just move a small forward with 
5 games of NBA experience to point guard.  If you could, there would be no 
need for the likes of Doug Overton on the roster.  You know, Adrian is 
great, I love him, but he's not Magic Freaking Johnson folks.  As smart and 
as savvy as he is, Adrian would be overwhelmed by having to advance the ball 
up the court some 50 or so times in one game.  Part of the reason he looks 
so good is that he doesn't try to do things that he can't.  This would fall 
into that category.

Bottom line is, we need Kenny.  He controls the ball and lets everyone else 
just think about getting open, not "I've got to be ready to jump out when 
he's forced to pick up his dribble".  He was described by many on this list 
as the biggest factor in the Celtics' success this year and that's exactly 
how it's unfolding.  We know he's not the toughest guy in the league, but 
that's what we've got.  Finding out that Turner is not ready for the NBA has 
been a blow.  A few days ago a lot of us felt that if Kenny went down the 
team would be in reasonably capable hands.  Now we're stuck with a 
journeyman who's had 3 days to get adjusted to a omplicated system.  Let's 
just pray Kenny shows he got a little tougher this year and comes back 
quick.  And Joe, keep that Doug Overton bashing coming.  Every little bit 
helps.

Jim

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