The case for Quentin

["Gene Kirkpatrick" <gkir@tjc.tyler.cc.tx.us>]

Why would the Celts draft Quentin Richardson, the SG from Depaul? 

 l.  Maturity.  While he has come out after two years, he shows
maturity in his game and in his person.  That is a question mark with
all of the young phenoms.

2.  Solid game.  Q could contribute instantly, playing two guard or
as instant offense off the bench.  Both are great needs (allowing
Pierce to return to #3, his more natural position).  As a rebounder
and shooter, he looks to be a solid pro.

3.  Predictability.  A combination of the above two points.  He will
be an excellent two guard for years.  Crawford, Moiso, Johnson,
Dooling, even Pryzbilla, all are question marks.

4.  It's no shame to take someone whom others may disregard until the
middle of the first round.  We need solid, immediate help or the team
will dawdle and we will have lost the opportunity with Walker/Pierce.

Q.  A solid value player.  No surprises.  Never as good as Miles may
be, but 15 and 5 every night.  That's the winner we need.

(And, having said all that, I'm not sure I would take him over
Johnson or Pryzbilla--but over Dooling, Crawford, Moiso, yes.)

Respectfully submitted,

Gene