Re: Mark Jackson

["Berry, Mark S" <berrym@BATTELLE.ORG>]

Theresa, you're right in that we could use help in all those places. But I'm
not convinced that Walker wasn't moved to small forward because he "can't"
play there. I believe the options at PF-Fortson or Battie-were so
unappealing that Pitino decided to stick with Walker there. That way he
could get his five best players-Walker, Pierce, Anderson, Vitaly and
Griffin-on the floor at the same time.

I'm convinced that if we had a stud at PF-McDyess, Rasheed Wallace, Brian
Grant or the like-Pitino would find Walker suitable at SF. Now, if we could
find a big, defensive-minded, shot-blocking center, then I'm sure Pitino
would feel more comfortable with Walker at PF. My point is we need at least
one or the other-a center or a PF-and a PG. Those are the positions we
should try to upgrade.

Mark 

P.S. Can you tell I'm going a little nuts in this down time? Can't wait for
the lottery and all the pre-draft speculation and trade talk.