Re: Stats for Bryon Russell

["Orion" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>]

I am not sure Russell is worth a first round pick, especially in a draft
deep at the point position. Is he worth giving up a shot at a Troy Bell, Dan
Dickau or Juan Dixon? I am all for trading the pick for a proven veteran,
but Russell's numbers just don't warrant it. Unless the goal is to free up
some cap room to make a run at someone special.


John






----- Original Message -----
From: "Berry, Mark S" <berrym@BATTELLE.ORG>
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Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 5:43 AM
Subject: Stats for Bryon Russell


> Here are some stats for potential trade target Bryon Russell:
>
> 9 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.2 apg, .362 FG percentage, .262 3-point percentage.
>
> I was just thinking that a swingman who shoots 36 percent from the floor
and
> 26 percent from 3-point range was exactly what the Celtics needed. This is
> like trading a first-round pick for Eric Williams....
>
> Of course, having him around would almost make Antoine's shooting look
good.
>
> I'm guessing Bryon would have been No. 1 on Leo Papile's draft board...
>
> Do you think the Jazz offered B. Russell and Wallace got confused?
>
> Mark