Re: Rahim..

["DJB" <dajubo@earthlink.net>]

I see possibly both Rahim and Walker in the game. They are 
probably the two best at their positions in the East. I don't believe 
that Rahim is a lock to be chosen over Antoine. Here is a stats 
comparison of some important categories:

Points per game: 		Rahim: 18.8	Walker 23.8
Points per fg attempt:	Rahim 1.2		Walker 1.1
FG%:					Rahim 41%	Walker 37%
Assists per game:		Rahim 2.4		Walker 5.6
Steals per game:		Rahim .6		Walker 1.3 
Blocks per game:		Rahim 1.5		Walker .7
Turnovers per game:	Rahim 3.09		Walker 2.89
Rebounds per game:	Rahim 10.1		Walker 11.9

Yes, Rahim gets the advantage on fg%, but because Toine is a 
good 3 point shooter, he's almost as efficient with 1.1 points per 
attempt. Rahim is also a better shotblocker, but 'Toine gets the 
edge in all the other categories.  Also, although Atlanta has beaten 
the Celtics twice, the respective records 4-8 and 5-4, which is 
another consideration in choosing All Stars.

-David

On 22 Nov 2001, at 7:07, GuyClinch@AOL.com wrote:

From:           	GuyClinch@AOL.com
Date sent:      	Thu, 22 Nov 2001 07:07:50 EST
Subject:        	Rahim..
To:             	Celtics@igtc.com

> Hmm Hmm.
> 
> Well from the recent matchups I expect to see Sharif at the All-Star
> game over Walker. He is alot more athletic and takes good advantage of
> it... 
> 
> He simply abused Walker on the blocks...and took advantage of his lack
> of hustle to beat him down the court on the break... Alot of folks
> said that Rahim was a "loser" and lacked competitive fire... I am not
> so sure of that.
> 
> Walker seems to restrict his fire to the offensive side of things, and
> likes the half court cept when he is bringing up the ball. It wasn't
> quite the evil Toine last night but the lack of hustle is a big
> concern.
> 
> Even though his game is less versatile, i.e. he isn't a three point
> shooter perhaps we have to admit he is better then Walker. Its
> probably better for a PF to shoot well down low, and leave the gunning
> to the guards.
> 
> Overall the game struck me as very Pitinoesque circa '99. We had Kenny
> leading the break to...well Kenny cause Walker and Pierce wouldn't
> bother running. He beat them both up the court...nearly all the time.
> 
> I don't think the guy dribbling should beat the guys without the
> ball..
> 
> And what's the deal with Blount?! Why does he get so many minutes? Can
> anyone explain that? I would swear the Celts start getting beat
> everytime he gets in the game. He just isn't THAT good of shot
> blocker. You might think he was the second coming of Marcus Camby the
> way the coach plays him.
> 
> Pete