Re: The Beat The Crappy Teams 2001 World Tour Continues

["Cecil Wright" <cecil@hfx.eastlink.ca>]

> As for all the 3-pointers... (and please tell me you don't think 16
3-point
> attempts from the power forward is a good thing)... here's a direct quote
> from Larry Brown: "If you think inside/outside, you have a much better
> opportunity to rebound or get fouled," Brown said. "I don't mind outside
> shots, but I don't like them early in the clock. You can always get an
> outside shot. . ."

While I agree with this sentiment, I find it amusing that Larry says that
while he watches Iverson bomb away at will, often with plenty of time
remaining on the clock.  He is at least as guilty of jacking up ill-advised
shots as is Paul or Toine.  You watch the Sixers closely and see how many
times Mutombo is their first or even second option.

Iverson leads the league is field goal attempts per game.  And they
certainly are not layups he is missing en route to his .341% shooting.  Now
it may improve as the season unfolds but for Larry to make that quote, given
his own star's proclivity for untimely shots, is funny.

Cecil