Re: gerald wallace

["Jaims" <jaims@info.com.ph>]

this guy sounds like a Corey Benjamin of the Chicago Bulls(he was quite a
star also when he was in high school) great dunker, 18-20ft shooting range,
6'6 and around the same weight...but Benjamin had better college stats and
still he struggles in the NBA...so what's this guy Wallace to offer better
than dunking, having unrefined jump shots and poor freethrow shooting?
Maybe I just don't see it or there's really nothin' to expect from this guy
especially the Celtics if they are really needin' instant impact and
contribution.  So why bother adding another poodle(as joe would say)?

Jaims
----- Original Message -----
From: "kevin from singapore" <bostonceltics17@yahoo.com>
To: <bostonceltics@yahoogroups.com>; <Celtic_Pride@egroups.com>;
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Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 2:00 PM
Subject: gerald wallace


> someone asked about info on Gerald Wallace, I found some on the
> internet. check it out
>
> http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/geraldwallace.htm
>
> Gerald  Wallace
> Birth date: 7/23/82
> NBA Position: Small Forward
> College: Alabama
> Class: Freshman
> Ht: 6-7
> Wt: 210
> Hometown: Childersburg, AL
> High School: Childersburg
>
> NBA  Comparison:
> Dominique Wilkens
>
> Strengths:
> Unbelievable leaping ability.... Very agile and explosive.... Great
> motor.  Will not be outhustled.... Has a good jumpshot. Offensive game
> has great potential... Has the potential to be a superstar on the next
> level.
>
> Weaknesses:
> Ball Handling skills need some improvement.... Outside shot needs more
> consistency.... Has alot of raw talent that must be harnessed to it's
> maximum ability.
> --
>
> Stayed at home to Roll with the Tide for.. well at least one year.
> This cat will be successful because of his amazing work ethic. Add
> that to a special talent and the sky's the limit. Country tough. Has
> an amazing combination of athleticism, quickness, and discipline to
> become a special talent. Has range on his jump shot, can soar over
> opponents and throw down monster dunks. Also out-competes the
> opposition. He wants it. Hustles at all times. Nicknamed
> "The Bird" because of his swoops to the bucket.
>
>
>
> http://www.insidehoops.com/nba_draft_050501.shtml
> Gerald Wallace
> Strengths:
> Quite simply Wallace might be one of the most explosive leapers and
> perhaps one of the most athletic players in the draft .... Excellent
> transition game a sky-walker who can finish with the best of the above
> the rim ... Can create off the dribble as evident by his ability to
> draw fouls by gliding in the lane ... Hustles and can play pretty good
> defense for a player his age thanks to his quickness and hustle ...
> Wonderful rebounder for a player of his size thanks to his quick hops
> ... Has the ability to hit the jumper from about 20 feet out ... Is
> starting to develop a solid mid range game although this is still a
> work in progress ... The biggest thing that will get Wallace drafted
> is that he has a huge amount of potential which will make it
> impossible for gm's to pass him by .... Weakness:Has
> still not refined his jump shot as of right  now he is not a threat to
> hit the 3-point shot .... Could stand to tone up his body more and
> develop some upper body strength as he is a little on the thin side
> ... Turn the ball over a lot considering that he doesn't usually have
> the ball in his hands this speaks a little bit about his carelessness
> and his needed improvement when it comes to ball handling .... Shot
> selection still isn't all that great although he did make some
> improvement ....Mid range jumper has a tendency to go hot and cold
> must continue to work on his follow through so his jumper can be more
> accurate ... Gets to the free throw line but doesn't take advantage
> because of his poor free throw shooting although I think this has more
> to do with his confidence than ability as in the beginning of the year
> he was making his free throws .. Must become a better passer and know
> when to give the ball up ...
>
>