Re: Monter Says Dermarr Johnson For C's

[Way Of The Ray <wayray@ix.netcom.com>]

Earth to John,
The Clippers are not going to trade Lamar Odom. The third pick in
the draft maybe, but not Odom. Mo Taylor and Derrick Anderson in
sign and trades, but not Odom. Drop the possibility of acquiring
Lamar Odom and life will be much happier for you.
Ray 

John Lyell wrote:
> 
> We should move up to take Johnson or Alexander  or Oyededji if he is the
> real thing 14/14 and 3 steals at 6'11"  19 years old ? Also take a look at
> Deshawn Stevenson. Orlando could take johnson at 10. We don't want Nwoso,
> Moiso,  too battie like.
> 
> Here is an interesting one. If Swift , a Wallace favorite,  is available at
> 3, and does a Danny Ferry and does not want to play for the Clippers, would
> you offer AW and Kenny Anderson for Swift , Odom, and  Derek Anderson  ?
> Then either resign fortson or sign and trade for Ben Wallace to add a
> veteran for Swift to play behind so he is not forced into duty too early.
> 
> VP
> Wallace/Swift
> Pierce
> Anderson
> Odom
> 
> I hope we don't waste a pick on the greek guy 7'2" 220 ?  Too Shawn Bradley
> like for me. We already have Battie.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Way Of The Ray" <wayray@ix.netcom.com>
> Newsgroups: alt.sports.basketball.nba.boston-celtics
> To: <celtics@igtc.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 11:01 AM
> Subject: Monter Says Dermarr Johnson For C's
> 
> > Olumide is still available in Monter's draft....
> >
> > http://www.sportstalk.com/nba/draft/mock/
> > 1. New Jersey Nets
> > Chris Mihm C, Texas
> > 7-0, 262, 18.1 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3 blocks per game
> > Mihm is a very fundamentally sound center. He runs the floor well, has a
> > good shooting touch and is a tough rebounder. Mihm can score around the
> > basket and has good shooting range from the outside. Mihm has good
> > strength and mobility, which makes him hard to defend at the college
> > level. He has improved his low post game, but needs to make better
> > decisions and improve his passing ability when double teamed, but he is
> > a likely top three pick. Mihm is a good shotblocker, but needs to stay
> > out of foul trouble. He needs to add a nasty streak to his game
> >
> > 2. Vancouver Grizzlies
> > Kenyon Martin PF, Cincinnati
> > 6-8, 230, 18.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.5 blocked shots per game
> > Martin is perhaps the most athletic frontcourt player in the country. He
> > is an outstanding defender and has good timing as a shotblocker. He is a
> > quick leaper with a long wing span. Martin tends to be a bit foul prone
> > and needs to show more maturity. However, he is loaded with physical
> > tools. Martin must improve his face the basket game to make the move to
> > power forward (he has not made a three pointer the past two seasons) and
> > he needs to continue to get stronger. He is a terrific athlete and
> > intimidator, but he needs to get stronger in the upper body.
> >
> > 3. Los Angeles Clippers
> > Stromile Swift PF, LSU
> > 6-8, 210, 17.2 points and 8.0 rebounds a game and is shooting 62.5% from
> > the field
> > Swift is an athletic player with excellent physical skills. He played
> > only the second semester as a freshman and he has made big strides this
> > year. He has helped pace the Tigers to their strong play this season. He
> > is an outstanding shotblocker who uses his quickness well inside. Swift
> > needs to expand his shooting range and get stronger. He must become a
> > better passer and be more aggressive.
> >
> > 4.  Chicago Bulls
> > Joel Pryzbilla C, Minnesota
> > 7-1, 242, 13.3 points, 3.8 blocks and 8.0 rebounds per game for the
> > season
> > Pryzbilla is another outstanding shotblocker and defensive intimidator
> > who has emerged this season on the offensive end. He has decent low post
> > moves and has shown more confidence in his own offense. Pryzbilla is an
> > excellent passer for his size. He needs to get stronger
> >
> > 5. Orlando Magic
> > Marcus Fizer PF, Iowa State
> > 6-8, 240, 22.8 points and 7.6 rebounds a game
> > Fizer saw his stock soar as he has carried Iowa State into the 'Sweet
> > 16'  this year. He has raised his field goal percentage from 45% last
> > season to  58.2% from the field this year. He is a strong inside player
> > who has had to  play out of position at center for Iowa State. Fizer
> > needs to expand his  shooting range and become a better passer, just 1.1
> > assists per game. He has  improved as a rebounder, but he is just barely
> > above average in that  category. He averaged 30.3 points per game the
> > last eight regular season game and shined in the NCAA Tournament. He is
> > a rugged inside player who has improved his perimeter play. He made 15
> > three-pointers this season, compared to just six his first two seasons
> > combined. However, he needs to continue to expand his range to spend
> > more time at small forward in the pros. Fizer has two young children,
> > which influenced his decision to turn pro.
> >
> > 6. Atlanta Hawks
> > Courtney Alexander SG, Fresno State
> > 6-6, 200, 25.3 points per game
> > Alexander led the nation in scoring with a 25.3 points per game. He is a
> > talented offensive player with good size. Alexander needs to improve his
> > outside shooting after making 33.3% as a senior and just 31.6% from
> > beyond the arc as a junior. He was dismissed from Virginia after a
> > dispute with his girlfriend and was held out of an early season game in
> > Alaska last year for what was perceived as an attitude problem, which
> > could scare some teams. However, he earned his degree this season and
> > has shown more leadership both on and off the court. Alexander knows how
> > to score and that is a commodity that is always in demand in the NBA
> >
> > 7. Chicago Bulls
> > Darius Miles SF, East St. Louis High
> > 6-9, 190, 22.1 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.4 blocks and 3.4 assists while
> > shooting 66.6 percent
> > Miles is an athletic forward who is long and lean. His frame reminds
> > some observers of Kevin Garnett and Marcus Camby. He is one of the most
> > athletic players in the Class of 2000 with excellent quickness and
> > explosiveness. He is a very good rebounder and ballhandler. Miles has a
> > quick first step and is effective around the basket, due to his
> > quickness. He is a very good defender who can block shots and he has a
> > long wing-span. He is a versatile player who needs to play harder at
> > times.
> >
> > 8. Cleveland Cavaliers
> > Iakovos Tsakalidis C, Greece
> > 7'2, 220, 9.2 points, 59% from the field and 6.9 boards per game
> > Tsakalidis is European big man who did not play basketball until he was
> > 16 or 17, but he has developed quickly. He has better strength than many
> > fellow European centers and has been compared to Arvydas Sabonis. His
> > team, AEK Athens won both the Saporta Cup and Greek Cup this season. He
> > does not have many offensive moves and his shooting range is less than
> > 15 feet. He is a good rebounder, but he is not the shotblocking threat
> > you would expect. He is a solid defender who has good passing skills.
> > Tsakalidis runs the floor. His contract status could tie him to his
> > European team for four more seasons, but most observers feel that the
> > contract could be bought out, if necessary
> >
> > 9. Houston Rockets
> > Mike Miller SF, Florida
> > 6-8 215, 14.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game
> > Miller was the first ever McDonald's All-American from South Dakota. He
> > is a very unselfish player who has a great feel for the game. Miller can
> > score both inside and outside and is very versatile. He is a good
> > outside shooter and underrated passer. Miller needs to cut down on his
> > turnovers and get stronger, but he has outstanding potential and is an
> > ideal fit in Billy Donovan's offense
> >
> > 10. Orlando Magic
> > Jerome Moiso PF, UCLA
> > 6-10, 230, 13.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game and he is shooting
> > 49.8% from the field.
> > Moiso has long, rangy body with a good outside touch, if open. Moiso is
> > more effective facing the basket than with his back to it and needs to
> > get stronger. He is a good rebounder and is effective around the
> > offensive glass. He is a good leaper, but should be a better shotblocker
> > than he is. Moiso needs to improve his passing skills. He must also
> > become more aggressive in terms of getting good offensive position.
> > Moiso looked like a future All-Star at times, but needs to be more
> > consistent and not disappear for stretches of games. Moiso is compared
> > to Marcus Camby and Kevin Garnett, due to his frame
> >
> > 11. Boston Celtics
> > DerMarr Johnson SG, Cincinnati
> > 6-9 200, 12.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game
> > Johnson is a tremendous athlete who plays almost effortlessly at times.
> > In fact, the knock on him has been that he lacks intensity at times. He
> > is a difficult matchup, due to his 6-9 size at the shooting guard
> > position. He is a good outside shooter and handles the ball well. He is
> > a good passer, but needs to cut down his turnovers.    12. Dallas
> > Mavericks
> > Olumide Oyedeji PF, Nigeria
> > 6-11, 240, 14 points, 14 boards and 3 steals per game
> > Oyedeji has played for the International team in the Nike Hoop Summit
> > Game the past two seasons and he has demonstrated great improvement
> > during that time. He entered the NBA Draft last season, but after a
> > so-so showing in the Chicago pre-draft camp, he decided to pull his name
> > out. He played for DJK Wurtzburg in Germany, Dirk Nowitzski's former
> > team. Oyedeji was named MVP of the German Bundesliga League. He is very
> > athletic with good leaping ability and strength. He speaks five
> > different language and just turned 19 on May 11th. Oyedeji has a big
> > upside and is a likely mid first round pick. 13. Orlando Magic
> > Morris Peterson SG, Michigan State
> > 6-6 210,  16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game
> > He is an effective offensive player who can score both inside and
> > outside and he led the Big Ten in three-point percentage. Peterson is an
> > unselfish player who moves well without the ball and is also a good
> > defender. He uses his athletic ability well as a scorer and is effective
> > around the basket. Peterson needs to improve his passing and outside
> > consistency
> >
> >