Re: Celtics Deal Johnson

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

I am mixed on this one. It does make us better this year but giving up this
year and next years #1 for what could end up being Tony Delk as Rogers is a
free agent at year end could be a huge mistake. Boy someone must have lost
faith in JJ or their drafting ability.

I still hear we are pursuing Van Exel.

Battie
Walker
Pierce Rogers
Delk
Van Exel


Definitely an improvement in the short term.









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----- Original Message -----
From: "Cecil Wright" <cecil@hfx.eastlink.ca>
To: "Boston Celtics" <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 7:20 PM
Subject: Celtics Deal Johnson


> The Boston Celtics, looking to gain ground in the wide-open Eastern
> Conference, acquired guard Tony Delk and forward Rodney Rogers from the
> Phoenix Suns on Wednesday for guards Joe Johnson, Randy Brown and Milt
> Palacio, ESPN's David Aldridge reports.
>
> The Suns also get Boston's No. 1 pick in this year's draft.
>
> Heading into Wednesday's action, the Celtics were 31-23, the third-best
> record in the East. Phoenix is struggling in the West at 25-28.
>
> **While Ray searches for his venom, I will say that I have always LOVED
> Rodney Rogers!!  Combined with Delk, we have just added an additional
> 23.3ppg.  I'll admit that I hate giving up a #1 pick but I LOVE Rogers.
>
> More versatility folks....and I say don't be surprised to see Rodney
Rogers
> with a cult following in Beantown!!
>
> Cecil