Re: If

["Shawn Niles" <shizzjr@hotmail.com>]

It can be difficult to play rookies and have them make a big impact there 
first years, especially when there are stars on the team that play the same 
position. Remember, Reggie hardly played at all his first year either.


>From: "Gene Kirkpatrick" <gkir@tjc.tyler.cc.tx.us>
>To: <celtics@igtc.com>
>Subject: If
>Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 09:15:29 -0600
>
>If we messed up on rookies, it was by not maneuvering to get Haywood after 
>the draft.  We could have had him for a #1 pick, I'm guessing here, or so.  
>But 4 rookies, and when Haywood's foot movement and work ethic were so 
>widely questioned?  I liked him as a Carolina fan, but I saw the questions. 
>  And I would still take JJ over Gasol.
>
>I will still give the three youngsters some time.  I think J. Oz. was right 
>when he applauded this "talent infusion" months ago.  And Forte may be the 
>best of them.  Cheers,  Gene




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