Re: Suns playing Joe Johnson at PG

[bird <birdwl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: CeltsSteve@xxxxxxx
> In a message dated Thu, 12 Sep 2002 1:15:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
> pdelevett@yahoo.com writes:
>
> > Didn't folks on this list suggest this very idea
> > before JJ was unceremoniously shipped out?
>
> Not to say I told you so but I know I was one of thos "folks" from the 
> day he was drafted.
But, not to say you told us so, right, Steve? <g>.  Anyway, just 
because the Suns are thinking of or even going to play him at that 
position, doesn't mean he'll be effective there.

Still, based on the uncertain talent the C's have at PG this upcoming 
year, and the fact that Rogers was only here for a
half of a season, and Tony Delk is the only asset to show for the Joe 
Johnson trade makes it very difficult to look at Joe Johnson and not 
pine away for his potential in green.  But, he's gone, as the song 
goes.  Now, if he blossoms into an effective NBA point, that'll be even 
worse, but it hasn't quite come to that yet.

However, if pressed, I'd have to say I like his chances for becoming a 
good NBA point, too.  He just seems to have the necessary skills, and 
the mindset, as well.  But y'all don't have to twist the knife, do you? 
 It's over, and he's not wearing green anymore.

Let's end of a high note, though: you, and the others who also thought 
JJ would make a good point, look like you're on your way to being 
vindicated.  But, that rookie scale -- that's too rich for Gaston's 
blood.  Aw, and I wanted to end on the high note... .

Bird