RE: European Centers??? forget it...

[danextbestthing2000@earthlink.net]

Sabonis is a very good center and dominant in the floor. It would of been
even better of seen him in the NBA 10 years ago.

> [Original Message]
> From: Jaims <jaims@impactnet.com>
> To: Celtics <celtics@igtc.com>
> Date: 6/15/00 7:29:10 PM
> Subject: European Centers??? forget it...
>
> I don't know guys.  But I can't recall a european center ever being
dominant
> or threatening in the NBA...never ever.  Sabonis?  sheesh runs like a log
> and gets blocked a lot despite being 7'3 and over 300 lbs....  Ilgauskas
was
> almost the one who'd jinx that stigma about european players but he's too
> injury prone.  So why are we even considering a gamble on an unknown Greek
> player(Tsak)?
> 
> No offense to them but they are simply too soft and too scared to bang and
> get pushed.  I know they are capable scorers and outside shooters but was
> there ever a Euro player named into the all defensive team?
> 
> If we are to take Tsak at the 11th spot, I'd say that it's a waste.  Why
> fill up the need for a center when the one you are taking in is an unknown
> talent?  I don't get it!  All we have to do is get the best talent
available
> regardless of position and decide from there on.  Would you take a Sam
Bowie
> again over a Jordan if lightning strikes the second time???
> 
> 
> Jaims
> 



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