Re: The Boston Celtics Mailing List Digest V9 #33

["Dan Forant" <dforant1@nycap.rr.com>]

I have patience with rooks, just not in prime time.

DanF
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "steve knight" <stevebknight@yahoo.com>
To: <Celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: The Boston Celtics Mailing List Digest V9 #33


> We need to have patience with our rookies, folks. 
> 
> Sure, JJ is in a funk, but he has shown signs that
> he'll be a solid pro and a great complimentary player.
> KB also has tons of promise, obviously. 
> 
> I still think Forte will develop into a reggie lewis
> type scorer and would love to see him start a few
> games while KB is out and JJ is down, just to see what
> he can do. 
> 
> Remember, they're all kids playing with the best
> players in the world. It takes a little time to adjust
> and find your place in the pros.  
> 
> The only rookie we've had who stepped right in and
> played like a pro from day one was LB. These kids
> aren't at that level and probably never will be, but I
> suspect they'll be solid by the end of next season.
> 
> what we're seeing this year is the benefit of
> continuity--the players know each other better, so are
> more effective as a team. i think the proper move from
> here is making a move in the next draft to get a
> veteran point or big guy with our draft pick if
> there's nothing we like at our spot. 
> 
> In the meantime, we're winning--enjoy it.  
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