Basketball News: When Fortson Returns, Walker On The Spot

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The Way We Hear It
Boston CelticsNovember 22, 1999There may not be a single soul in all of Boston right now who doesn't love Adrian        Griffin, and that includes Celtics coach Rick Pitino. Griffin, a CBA refugee        who impressed the Celtics enough over the summer and in camp to earn a roster spot, was        leading the team in minutes (37.1 pg), rebounding (8.4), shooting (.549) and steals (2.6)        through Nov. 21. His hustle and toughness also illustrate the many differences between        this year's team and last year's. But does all of that guarantee Griffin a        starting job when Danny Fortson returns from injury? The way we hear it, not        exactly. But one team observer says Griffin's minutes shouldn't change much        after Fortson comes back. In fact, word is it's Antoine Walker who will be on        the spot. Though Walker's numbers haven't been bad, his play still has been        erratic and many of his tendencies immature.