Re: Monter Says Dermarr Johnson For C's

["John Lyell" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>]

Anything is possible , especially with the Clippers history.
Taylor and Anderson are gone, sign and trades are their only solution there.
Odom is a reach,  but Odom for Walker and Anderson is more than a fair deal
for a team that needs veterans and probably has a slim chance attracting any
through free agency.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Way Of The Ray" <wayray@ix.netcom.com>
Cc: "Celtic List" <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 3:15 PM
Subject: Re: Monter Says Dermarr Johnson For C's


> 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
> > >
> > >
>
>