"Can't Anybody Here Shoot Straight."

[Jim Metz <JBMetzEA@AOL.com>]

Title: "Can't Anybody Here Shoot Straight."

    7/17/01 11:05 pm
    Tonight's game was very poorly played. Very sloppy, lots of turnovers, poor shooting, pretty dull, but for watching Kedrick Brown and Joe Johnson.
    Joe Johnson ; he's got all the game, all over the floor. Other than Khalid El-Amine, he was the best passer on either team. Looks up, sees the floor and makes the difficult pass into the post. Should be the point guard before too long. I was reminded of Rick Barry. So smooth. Great shooting touch; in the lane shooting pull ups, going to the hoop, or hitting threes. He's a player and should immediately start. Good bye Brant Stith. Sign and trade him for a point guard, perhaps Jaques Vaughn.
    The money they paid to Palacio is perplexing. He is a one trick pony and not a point guard. He couldn't run the offense and had to be taken out for El-Amine to save the game, late, when Washington got to within 10. If the money they paid Palacio keeps them from signing(and trading) Stith, or any other move, to fill the last roster spot, with a player who fills the point guard need, I may join friend Eggcentric, who has threatened a boyott. As long as; in her words; "The Three Stooges" are running the show. LOL 
    Amine played pretty well. It's amazing what a difference a real point guard makes. If he didn't have that fire hydrant body shape, he'd find a place in this league. I wish we knew what we could expect from Kenny Anderson and Randy Brown.
    Moiso made some good defensive plays. Quick leaper, blocked some shots, but got nothing on the offensive side. Ditto Mark Blount. He may be the best third string center in the league, but he's still, nothing but, a third string center.
    Kedrick was the best rebounder on the C's. He can jump, it's no lie. He also can shoot and has some moves. He's not shy. A good sixth man. 
    Forte didn't do much, but looks poised and settled. moves the ball well, has skills. 
    No one shot very well from outside. The rims seemed very tight.

-JB-

                                                                                 

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