Re: Walker...head case...

[David A Wickerham <aw623@bfn.org>]

We were never offered Brand for Walker.

On Sun, 4 Nov 2001, Orion wrote:

> I think we missed the boat on the Walker for Brand deal when he was in
> Chicago. Brand is a much more dependable player that puts up comparable
> numbers and is better suited for the 4 spot.
> 
> 
> John
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <GuyClinch@AOL.com>
> To: <Celtics@igtc.com>
> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 8:53 PM
> Subject: Walker...head case...
> 
> 
> > Hmm..
> >
> > Ya know the Celts might be half decent if that Walker guy would learn how
> to
> > pass
> > up a few shots.
> >
> > Actually I like it when he shoots threes..its about the only shot the guy
> can
> > hit...
> > that and the spin move. Everything else comes up short. And I HATE it when
> he
> > dribbles..
> >
> > Yeah sure he can bring the ball up the court..but not half as good as
> Kenny,
> > not as good as Joe Johnson, and not even as good as Pierce.  He thinks his
> > ball handling skills are good, when they are only good for power forward!
> > Why
> > should he EVER bring up the ball?
> >
> > There really isn't that much wrong with Walker's game..its his brain thats
> a
> > problem.
> > If he didn't shoot against double and triple teams...or bring the ball
> > up...get doubled and then throw up a brick over and over again..we might
> > actually be good.
> >
> > Its the truth..stats don't tell the story. He is a good rebounder, and he
> can
> > pass..
> > but wow...what an ego. I mean what is wrong with the guy? Its like Brick
> city
> > with the guy.
> >
> > He is like a low percentage version of Kevin Mchale..he is black hole!
> >
> > I feel so bad for our coach.
> >
> > Best thing about the game is that Mr. Overrated Eric Williams didn't play.
> > Not that he is that bad...but he hardly seems like a Dennis Rodman type
> > defender.
> >
> > Worst thing was that Walter Mcarty did play.
> >
> >
> > Pete
> 

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