Re: Here's Who I Would Draft

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

John Lyell wrote:

> Woods is too thin for the 5 spot in the NBA. I don't think he brings
> anything Battie or Blount doesn't.

Bigger/More talent. He's not the centerpiece of the Celtics draft, so it's
not worth arguing about.


> Randolph is overrated from what I have
> seen. Another Tractor Traylor.

He's taller than Tractor and in shape. He's in the Webber/Elton
Brand mold. A terrific player.


> It would be nice to land Eddie Griffin but I
> doubt he will be around.
>

He's coming out for sure.

>
> I guess it really depends on if they see AW at the 3 or 4 spot.
>
> Would you move AW and our #1 pick for Mike Bibby and their #1 and take an
> Eddie Griffin, Richardson, Diop, Curry
>

Griffin is a bit of a head case; Richardson can't shoot; Diop is rawer
than unwashed celery; Curry is overrated. Out of those four, Griffin is
is probably the best choice.

>
> I heard George Karl has not signed, he would be a nice coach.
>

C's are cheaping it out until Gaston goes. No more $7 million head
coaches....
Ray


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Way Of The Ray" <wayray@ix.netcom.com>
> To: <celtics@igtc.com>; "BSG" <sptguy33@AOL.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 8:56 AM
> Subject: Here's Who I Would Draft
>
> > Without further adieu:
> >
> > # 10 Zach Randolph - Finally a genuine low post
> > presence. It will be worth missing the playoffs, if he's there
> > at ten.
> >
> > Alternates: Tayshaun Prince or Kwame Brown
> >
> >
> > #11 Joseph Forte - Has problems with double teams.... not
> > if they're busy with Pierce, Randolph, and Walker. There are
> > few surer bets in sports, than a star NC shooting guard having
> > an impact in the Pros.
> >
> > Alternates: Loren Woods or Dan Gadzuric
> >
> >
> > #20 Jeryl Sasser - Big point/combo guard. A sleeper pick.
> >
> > Alternates: Ken Johnson or  Antonis Fotsis
> >
> >                       ______________
> >
> >
> > As far as whom the Celtics will really draft? That's a big time crap
> shoot.
> > Hard to believe they'll keep the three picks, as I suspect, they'll try to
> > move out either Anderson or Pot after the season.
> >
> > It wouldn't shock me if they took one of the Collins brothers from
> > Stanford. Hell, with 10 and 11, they could draft them both.
> >
> > They might even pass on the Denver choice. They could put some sort of
> deal
> > together for a veteran all-star. Perhaps, if Vince Carter says he's gone,
> > you might
> > see them go after both him and Antonio Davis. Walker, Pot, Battie, a few
> > draft picks
> > for Carter and Davis, and the usual cap filler. I'd like that. Imagine
> > Carter and Pierce
> > together, and a solid center in Davis.....
> > Ray
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >