Re: So What Do We Know So Far....

[Way Of The Ray <wayray@ix.netcom.com>]

OzerskyJA wrote:

> Well, what else do we know so far?
>
> 1.  Papile has denied that there is any deal
> in place with Portland, calling it "misinformation."
>

Which could be disinformation on his part. But, I hope
you're right.


>
> 2.  Chris Wallace has said that there have been no commitments
> made, and that he doesn't see the Celts taking Brown because
> they will be looking for sliders.
>

And yet, there's Brown being invited to the draft proceedings.
Who else do you think plans to take him with a lottery pick?


>
> 3.  If no sliders come our way at 11, there may be some possibility
> of a deal for Wells or somebody else, but so far, we have only
> sportswriters'
> surmises to go on.
>

But that's the standard we work by.


>
> 4.  Bill Simmons doesn't like Sagana Diop.  So what?  Who cares?

Well, Bill may be wrong on this one.


> I'm
> willing to bet
> that if he's available, we'll take him, and I'd like to see Troy Murphy
> complement
> him at 11.
>

Go for Gasol I say - Biggest mistake the C's are making in this draft
is not trading up for someone who can have an impact.


>
> 5.  to paraphrase Michel Corleone, "our true target has not revealed himself
> yet."
>

Their true target should be Gasol.
Ray


>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Way Of The Ray [mailto:wayray@ix.netcom.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 4:19 PM
> To: celtics@igtc.com
> Subject: So What Do We Know So Far....
>
> 1. According to Wallace's mentor Sonny Vaccaro, Chris
> is going to do some things this week that will shock us.
> A "''you bet your job' sort of thing'".
>
> Well, they just picked up the option for Mark Blount.
>
> 2. Kedrick Brown is going to be a lottery pick for sure, as the
> NBA invited him to attend the draft, a privilege restricted to those
> expected to be lottery choices.
>
> So, Brown for better or worse, seems ticketed for Boston at 11.
>
> 3. The Celtics may trade the 11th pick for Bonzi Wells and
> his torn ACL.
>
> You can't like this trade, because of the - coming off of a serious
> injury -
> factor, and Bonzi will be a free agent after next season.
>
> 4. The Celtics may trade the 11th pick et al. for Scottie Pippen,
> and the [possibility of future Cap Space.
>
> Wouldn't it be better to put your draft resources into the present and
> future by trading up for Gasol, a player they really love. Extra
> cap space never really helped the Bulls or Clippers in attracting
> quality free agents. Free agents are attracted to winning teams
> or sunny climates.
>
> 5. Right now it's looking like a blah draft for the Celtics.
>
> Can't disagree with myself. To constrict your draft options,
> so you can trade for a guy coming off a major sports' injury
> is insane.
>
> Let's hope it's all a smoke screen and Wallace does do something
> dramaticly good.
> Ray