Re: Battie

["John Lyell" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>]

Wasn't O'neal's biggest game against us this year when he had 20+ ? He is in
that Battie, Camby mode really too thin to play against physical 4's & 5's
but may provide a shot blocker at the 4 . I am not sure on his offensive
skills. Fortson for O'neal might be acceptable but it really does not make
us more experienced.

If Grant leaves they will be looking for a backup 4-5, Battie  or  Fortson ?


----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Quan" <rquan@sympatico.ca>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 10:59 AM
Subject: Battie


> Hi,
>
> Perhaps the speculated trade with Portland is not to retain the services
of
> O'neil but to rid themselves of Battie.  Any idea what the salary
situation
> is with O'neil.  Furthermore, could this mean the possibility of signing
> Fortson if the numbers work out.; i.e: if O'niel has a shorter contract
than
> Battie, perhaps the Celtics could sign Fortson at the minimum with promise
> for more.
>
> Another scenario, how about O'neil plus Portland's pick with which a point
> guard would be drafted.
>
>
>
>
> PER
>
> Richard Quan
>
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