Re: Kedrick idea

["Dan Forant" <dforant1@nycap.rr.com>]

I think JJ will develop with time. He has a smooth shot and will gain
confidence. It all depends on how patient the franchise is with these
players. Actually, we don't have much choice at this point.

DanF
----- Original Message -----
From: <Douglas342@AOL.com>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: Kedrick idea


>    I was reading some basketball site the other day and there was a story
> about Jermaine O'Neal.  He did very little in three years in Portland and
now
> is blossoming in Indiana.  We have heard from Obie that KB and Forte will
be
> of help in a year or so.  I'll accept that.  I certainly don't know enough
> about pro ball to be able to second-guess a coach as to when a rookie is
> ready for the big time.  Few players make an immediate impact.  I'm
perfectly
> happy with the way things are going now.  I think my prediction was 40
wins,
> no playoffs.  It looks like we might do better than that.  That's enough
for
> me!