RE: Draft thoughts

["Michael Griffin" <mgriffin@rillc.com>]

Moiso - avoid like the plague, if drafting at #11,#17,#21 - do not draft
Moiso
Tsak  - ditto (a poor man's Radja)
Pryzbilla - ditto (a Montross clone who blocked shots against 6'8' Illinois
and Indiana centers)
Dooling - ditto (the second coming of Chauncey)

I'm okay with:
Q Richardson - I liken to Bonzi Wells
Alexander - Finley?
Crawford - Jalen - not convinced he's a point though but perhaps in a pinch
Demarr Johnson - my 1st choice but will likely not be there

I like some other guys if we draft 17th like Barkley,O2,Mason(who probably
is most like Bonzi)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-celtics@igtc.com [mailto:owner-celtics@igtc.com]On Behalf Of
> GAllen@dhhs.state.nh.us
> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 12:18 PM
> To: celtics@igtc.com
> Subject: Draft thoughts
>
>
> I'm no guru, and I don't really follow the college game enough to speak
> knowledgeably about the players in the draft, so I have to rely on what I
> read.  That said, here are my thoughts on some of the players
> that might be
> available when the C's pick:
>
> Jerome Moiso - If Moiso is available, I hope they pass on him.  Almost
> every report I've read on him mentions that he is drifty.  Sometimes he's
> in the game, sometimes he's not.  Does not seem to have the fire or focus
> necessary to be a consistent, productive player.  No fire, no focus...
> Reminds me of Out of Service Pervis.  No thanks.
>
> Quentin Richardson - I really like what I've read about Quentin.  A couple
> of sources mention that he has a real nose for the ball.  He put up decent
> numbers at DePaul, both in scoring and rebounding.  His rebounding stats
> are particularly noteworthy given his 6'6" (or 6'4") height.  I would be
> happy if we picked him.  I would be even happier if we could
> trade down and
> still get him.
>
> Keyon Dooling - I don't know what to think about Keyon.  He might be just
> the ticket or he could be a Chauncey Billups clone.  On the plus
> side, he's
> reported to be quick and of good character.  Also shown up well at
> workouts.  I think I could be happy with Keyon.
>
> Tsakalidis - Did I read somewhere on this list that he averaged 10 pts and
> 6 boards last year playing in Greece?  Not very impressive.  Couple that
> with his contract situation and why would anyone drafting higher than the
> 20th pick want him?  If we had a second round pick and he was still
> available, okay.  Take him with the 11th pick?  Nyet!
>
> Courtney Alexander - Every report I've read says he's very talented, but
> they also question his character.  I place a great deal of importance on
> character, so I would look very closely at Mr. Alexander before commiting
> to him.  The old saying about smoke and fire keeps coming to my
> mind when I
> think him, though.  If we take him, I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope
> for the best.
>
> Desmond Mason - Competitive attitude and athleticism; a good combination.
> His stock has gone up according to ESPN, but I haven't seen his name
> mentioned on this list.  Anyone have anything to say about Desmond?
>
> Oh well, tonight's the big night.  Hopefully we will end up with a player
> or players that will improve our team.
>