Re: Murphy vs. Bradley

["John Lyell" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>]

These guys remind me to much of Todd Fuller, a guy who put up comparable
numbers in college but is just too slow for the NBA.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Goggin" <patrickgoggin33@yahoo.com>
To: <Celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2001 10:55 AM
Subject: Murphy vs. Bradley


>      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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