Thoughts on tonights game

[MetNut9@AOL.com]

First off, at least for one night Khalid out played Palacio. I would say 
Atlanta is a likely spot for Khalid when this camp is over.

Joe Johnson was the best player on the floor. Creates his own shot, real 
solid D, incredible court awareness. Reminds me of Reggie Lewis, although 
could be a better passes, very unselfish. He is going to be a real good 
addition.

Kedrick brown, incredible athleticism. He went up super high to block a shot. 
Showed he can rebound, has a nice stroke from anywhere. Adjusted well in mid 
air on a bad allyoop pass, and still made the play. He lacks a bit on 
defense, but that should come with time. He is alot like Corey Maggette but 
with a better outside shot. He will be another valuable addition.

Joe Forte looked much better tonight. Had some nice fall away shots. He seems 
to always be around the ball, and doing the little things like stealing the 
ball, making the extra pass, penetrating. He too seemed very comfortable on 
the press, and looks  like he knows a something about playing D. Lots of 
hustle, another great addition.

Blount, very active. He reminded me of the Juggernaut out there. Every Wizard 
was spiderman, and he was beating them up. Lots of blocks and contested 
shots. Very active.

Moiso, I would say a stiff board has more talent. He has terrible hands. Very 
soft, and thinks before acting. He has the skills, but does not appear to be 
able to use them to the best of his ability. Forget getting much out of him 
this year.

Over all, I feel great about our 3 picks. Joe Johnson I thought played a 
better all around game then Kwame Brown. Kedrick could be a star in the NBA,a 
nd Forte will be a good spot up guy, slasher, distributor. All three is solid 
NBA players. As for Khalid, if Stith does not work out, keep him around, he 
has heart, i will give the guy that. He will stick somewhere, with our point 
guard situation, he should stick. He is better offensively then Randy Brown, 
and he penetrates better then Kenny. My vote is to keep him over Stith. Joe 
Johnson is an improvement over Stith already.

Derek