Re: Tony Parker...

[Georgek27@AOL.com]

In a message dated 1/10/2002 11:14:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
GuyClinch@AOL.com writes:


> Ohh and hey Tony Battie was written up on ESPN as a unsung hero.
> I am glad I am not the only one who sees that this guy isn't El Busto. We 
> really
> did steal him from the Lakers.
> 
There is no way that I (or anyone on the list) can know if, and to what 
extent, Tony's ankle is hampering him and there are games when he is 
ineffective but I don't think it is ever due to a lack of effort. Tony's 
aggressiveness sometimes takes him out of the play and he's no match for the 
Shaq's or Mutumbo's of the league but he makes a solid contribution on most 
nights. It doesn't show in his stats but I'd say he saves about 5 possessions 
per game by slapping rebounds -- otherwise out of his reach -- out to our 
shooters on the perimeter.

Would I prefer a 7' 2" beast who plays 40 minutes and gives us 20 & 12? Sure! 
Know of any available?  Tony is doing a good job based on his capabilities 
and right now he's helping us win. 

Labeling Tony "El Busto" obviously isn't the stupidest thing that Issel ever 
said but it's up there and getting Tony for Travis Knight was probably the 
best trade of the former regime.

George