Re: [Celtics' Stuff ] NBA - Mavs looking to get a center

[CeltsSteve@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 8/2/03 9:08:36 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
Celtic4Hire@xxxxxxx writes:

> The two deals that have been rumored the last couple of days has been 
> LaFrentz/AJohnson for BGrant and LaFrentz/AJohnson for Dampier/Fortson. There also 
> has been some stuff about Ratliff but who knows what the Hawks are doing 
> right now. 
> 
> Both deals would definitely help the Mavs. From the Heat standpoint, they 
> would cut another 5 million off the books for a free agent next year to combine 
> with the 12 million or so they have this year. Also, LaFrentz would likely 
> fare better in the weaker center Eastern Conference. The Warriors already have 
> Foyle at center and that would allow LaFrentz to play at power forward, is 
> more natural position. They would like to get rid of Fortson and his constant 
> whining for time anyways. 
> 
> Grant instantly adds a legitimate rebounder and decent defender at center, 
> although he isn't a true center by any stretch of the imagination. However, he 
> would add so much more toughness that Bradley or LaFrentz. Dampier is a true 
> center but plays so. He could lean on Shaq for a while and then bring in 
> Fortson who will knock some heads. He could be the Maliq Rose playing center for 
> the Mavs. 
> 
> Interesting stuff. What do you guys think? 


DJ,

I think you'd be attending the parade in Big D if they made that trade with 
the Warriors. A Dampier/Fortson deal would make the Mavs a serious title 
contender; deeper than both the Lakers and Spurs. Brian Grant would not get them 
over the hump but Dampier and Fortson would.

Instead of Dampier to Dallas; I'd rather see him in Boston.
    
CeltsSteve