Don't Expect Much Of A Regular Season Impact From Hunter

[Way Of The Ray <wayray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

While he may see some playing time in the pre-season, during
the Regular Season, Brandon Hunter's minutes are sure to be severely
curtailed.
So much so, he's likely to end up as the latest victim of the
Healthpoint
Flu, spending quite a bit of time on injured reserve.

At least until the Walker/Baker/Williams exit strategy reveals itself.
Until then,
Hunter's on-court time will be a victim of established players, higher
up on the
depth chart than him, seeing playing time.

Looking at the positions, Hunter could play, and his status toward them:

At Center, there's Battie, Baker, Blount, Perkins, and he's Number 5:
Hunter.

At PF, there's Walker, Baker, Jones, McCarty, and he's Number 5: Hunter.

At SF, there's Williams, Jones, Brown, McCarty, and he's Number 5:
Hunter.


So, unfortunately for those hoping for an immediate Hunter
gratification, it's not likely
to happen. But don't despair, eventually Ainge will reshuffle the
players or
injuries will occur, and Hunter will have a chance to make an impact.

Ray