Re: Still think we use some point guard improvement

[Cecil <cecil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with your premise that a pure PG can make for easier shots for
teammates but I think your example of Boykins is suspect.  He has been used
more as a scorer than anything else.  He is averaging less than 5 assists
over the last 10 games but has attempted just over 100 shots.  And I won't
mention how he can be abused defensively.

But I agree that every team will benefit from a creative PG.

Cecil


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Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 1:37 PM
Subject: Still think we use some point guard improvement


> A trade that would have really worked would have been Shammond and next
> year's worse no. 1 for Travis Best and Stepania (all expiring contracts).
We
> really need some point guard help with or without Delk. Miami isn't going
> anywhere. Stepania can hit the jumper on the pick and pop which can create
> some more offensive options.
>
> The problems with this is first Riley would never do anything that would
> benefit us, even if he got a no. 1 in return. The other problem is I think
> Stepania can't be traded with a one year contract. Can anyone confirm
this?
> Another problem is that Riley has always hated rookies and may not
appreciate
> the no. 1....
>
> We could have used Kedrick's rebounding last night. Obie went with EWill
who
> is the only other guy who can create his own shot. WE NEED A REAL POINT
GUARD
> SO BAD that can utilize other people's offensive abilities (to get Baker
the
> ball after he seals his man or in the post in the right position or to
Brown
> in a position to utilize his athletic ability). I like what JR has done.
He
> plays some nice defense, has some decent basketball instincts, can shoot
the
> ball and fits Obie's offense. Yet, I am not convinced we can't do better.
> Look what Boykins has done for GS....
>
> DJessen33