Re: McCarty

["Cecil Wright" <cecil@hfx.eastlink.ca>]

I agree with this although I am a bit worried that he may just get pushed
underneath the basket by opposing big men.  I am certain that we will be
playing more zone defense than most teams in the league and this certainly
has predicated the draft selections as well as the deal with Philly.

Some people are still discussing one on one defense, particularly in the
post, but I think that skill will be emphasized far less than in the past.
It looks like we intend to outquick our opponents, not overpower or outrun
them.  Hence, Johnson, Brown, Forte and now McLeod to go along with Pierce
and Toine.

We are also very deep at the position should someone else in the league
suffer a serious injury at the SG/SF spot.
Could get interesting.

Cecil


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ravi Singh" <kelticsfan@home.com>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 11:24 AM
Subject: McCarty


> I recall McCarty playing well down the stretch last year.  I remember him
> actually playing the center spot in a few substitution patterns and I was
> suprised at how well he handled the position defensively.  I think McCarty
> could, if he would completely forget about shooting the ball, be the
> shotblocking, rebounding maniac Boston desperately needs.  He blocks out
> extremely well, attacks the ball when it comes off the rim and plays above
> average defense on opposing 4's.  He is very active.  If the coaching
staff
> could reach him and tell him the only way he will continue to collect a
> paycheck from an NBA team beyond this year is to play solid position
> defense, block a couple of shots, rebound and NOT shoot the ball, I think
he
> would be somewhat successful.