Re: Murphy vs. Bradley

[Vinny Natale <vnatale@map.com>]

Amusing reading this as I saw Bradley play in the Central MA high school 
finals and then the state high school finals.  I was with two high school 
basketball players.  None of us liked him because of his attitude.  It 
looked like he did not hustle.  Turned out that he made have been playing 
on a bad ankle.  I never imagined that 3 or 4 years later he'd be being 
discussed as a Celtics draft choice!

Vinny


At 01:55 PM 6/17/2001, Patrick Goggin wrote:
>      I've been in Canada all week and upon returning,
>was suprised to see Bradley and Murphy resurfacing on
>our radar for the 10, 11 picks.  I think this is
>legitimate as many of the other teams have become so
>obsessed with the unknown that they have ignored the
>All-Americans and known commodities before their very
>eyes.  As far as comparing the 2, I am an ND grad,
>watched a lot of Big East basketball, and obviously am
>a biased source.  That being said, I love them both.
>Either would DESTROY a zone with their shooting.
>While most favor Bradley, I favor Murphy.  He is
>deadly from 20 and in and I have no doubt that he'll
>extend that to the NBA 3.  He has an above average
>inside game as well and is a legit 6'10".  He plays
>with attitude and fire and I see a lot of that McHale
>cockiness in him.  Other fans would hate him. . .and
>we need to get that feeling back.  He is definitely
>more atheltic than people give him credit for and was
>sneaky in beating other big men back and finishing
>with slams on the break.  On the down side, I think
>Bradley has a better back to the basket game.  Also,
>Murph disappointed me at times last year, seeming to
>get mopey and distractible in some games. . .possibly
>looking to the pros too soon.  Either would be a great
>pick and would be a solid move toward getting Antoine
>to his natural point forward position.  Unfortunately,
>I don't see either as being the shot blocking presence
>we need so I have my reservations as well.
>      In summary, my first choice is packaging picks to
>move up for Curry.  My second hope (and what I think
>really will happen) is that one of the top five such
>as Diop drop to us.  My third choice is to decide
>between Murph or Bradley.  Obviously, if that is my
>third choice, I'm pretty excited about this draft.
>Can't wait til the 20th!
>
>Goggin in Cincinnati
>
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