Re: [Celtics' Stuff [Fwd: Summer League Journal]

[JB <jimmetz@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks Joe;
	This was the best of all the Shaw's posts, (could it be that I
liked it, so much, because he raved about Omar?) LOL
	If anyone missed Joe's "forward," it jumped below the Yahoo add,
and if you scroll down, either here, or on the original post, you will
find it.
	No one yet has mentioned that Cook only had one assist. What's up
with that? This poster evened up to Ravi's comments that Cook has
starting tools, while Red was quoted in this AM's paper, with the usual
reservations about his shooting: "...Cook looked all right. I don't know
whether you're going to win with him because he's got to improve his
shooting.'' Could Red be protecting his boy, Forte, who realistically
won't play if Cook does?
	For those Forte fans; wouldn't it be nice if we could trade Delk
and keep Strickland? Forte and Delk are just too much alike.
	Tell me that Jerry West wouldn't give Stromille for Delk and maybe
a future pick!
	What about a "Green Team," with Brown, Forte, Swift, Cook and
Sundov? Or, even Oliver Miller. I love Miller's game. Even at 350
pounds, he can beat most centers down the floor. This is a player who
has a low post game, can pass and shoot, as well as block out and
rebound. At 250 pounds, he has all-star tools. At 350, well,
.........he'll be worth the price of admission if they can pry him out
of the coach seat on the plane.

		JB


			Unchain My Heart!

On Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at 07:39 AM, musty_joe wrote:

> Forwarded from usenet boston-celtics NG : (Poster is "goodfella" Thank
> you much, and a pretty good rundown), (note Cook, Forte, KB, and Darius)
>
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> From: goodfella@my-deja.com (GoodFella)
> Date: Mon Jul 15, 2002  10:26:31 PM US/Eastern
> Subject: Summer League Journal
>
>
> July 15, Monday:
>
> Celtics vs. Nets
>
> Saw the game.  Don't have a box score or anything.  Celts won by a
> little over 10 points.  Trailed for most of the game, but pulled it
> out in the second half.  Best player on the court was New Jersey's
> Richard Jefferson.
>
> Kedrick displayed his supernatural hops when taking it to the hole
> (mostly got fouled though - I remember two sick dunks), going for a
> rebound, or challenging a shot.  Probably scored between 10-15 points.
>  The guy levitates.  He has Spud Webb's vertical and a small forwards'
> body.  Amazing.  Hope he starts for the regular season.  I'd put him
> at small forward and Pierce at shooting guard, since Kedrick's
> jumpshot isn't money.  Anyway, I read that the coaching staff asked
> him to be the star of this summer league, so they did force the ball
> to him when he didn't have much separation from his defender, usually
> Richard Jefferson, who we've all seen is very good.
>
> Omar Cook:  He is the Celt's best PG prospect since forever.  Better
> than Wesley, Kenny, Billups, Forte, Strickland, or Delk.  Saw the
> Knicks-Sixers game, and Cook looks more promising and ready than Frank
> Williams.  He's got more offensive gifts than DJ, and is a pit bull on
> D, kinda like Strickland.  Scouts don't mention this, but the guy's
> padded with muscles.  And he's got a good wingspan.  He is a true,
> strong point guard.  I believe he will have a better career than
> Tinsley or Parker.  Sportscasters always mention Tony Parker's youth -
> Cook is only 4 1/2 months older than Parker.  I cringed when he shot a
> three (remember a couple), but I almost always do that anyway,
> following the Celts nowadays.
>
> Joe Forte:  Handled the ball a lot early, but his jump shot wasn't
> falling early on.  He hit two critical baskets in the 4th separating
> their score from New Jersey's.  The backcourt of Cook and Forte looked
> good and smooth, especially on the break.  The two of them have good
> improvisational instincts.  Forte will be a better player than Delk or
> Strickland at the same age, but I dunno if Forte will be considered a
> keeper by the time his rookie contract ends.  I was dismayed that Cook
> often looked more ready than Forte, and this may have been due to his
> experience and playing tiem in the D-League, while Forte was grumbling
> at the end of the bench and on the injured list.  I'm more convinced
> that the NBA needs a farm system.
>
> Darius Songaila:  He ended up with 5 fouls while fighting for position
> in the post.  We finally found a player who feels at home under the
> basket.  He seems to fight more tenaciously for post position than
> Vitaly, and he's got a nice hook, always a nice thing to have for a
> post player.
>
> Demos Dikoudis:  Greek PF who we are rumored to sign.  Didn't play.
> Wasn't even on the bench.  I went to the concession stand between the
> 1st and 2nd quarters of the New York-Philly game.  (Dalembert's got
> some eyepopping forays to the basket!)  And Dikoudis was in front of
> me in line.  Bought 2 sodas and a hot dog.  The fans were waiting for
> the other C's to come out of the locker room.  None of them recognized
> Dikoudis, but I remember his face from NBADraft.net.  He tried to
> re-enter through a door marked "Exit Only."  Maybe he needs English
> lessons.
>
> New Jersey:  Brian Scalabrine looks like Bill Clinton playing
> basketball.  Tamar Slay, their second round pick, hit a number of
> timely baskets.  Their point guard, Tony Akins, had some nice
> highlights, but his judgement is playground-ish.
>
> Boston's Summer League bench looked cut.  They were much more muscular
> than New Jersey's, Philly's, or New York's.  A buncha them reminded me
> of a poor man's version of Dale Davis.  #5 - dunno his name - was
> pretty funny.  Power forward.  Really vocal.  Even demanded an
> isolation play once.  Made a move on his man and got fouled.