Re: Why Antoine deserves more credit and less criticism:

[Snoopy the Celtics Beagle <snoopy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Normally, I don't like "me too" posts.  But I've been saying this 
repeatedly, and I'm glad to hear it from someone else.

This is exactly why I've been contending that Walker needs a chance to show 
what he can do with a fully loaded team.

At 08:33 AM 7/8/03 -0400, DJB wrote:

>Imagine a coach going to any power forward in the league and this 
>conversation occurs:
>
>COACH: "Look, we don't have a real point guard. As a result, I'm going to 
>place a lot of the ball handling duties in your hand. Very often, I want 
>you to bring the ball up the court, start the offense and set up shots for 
>our all-star guard. Also, I'm very big on using the three-point shot, so 
>whenever you're open, take it--and because most power forwards aren't used 
>to perimeter defense, you're going to have a lot of opportunities to shoot 
>the three. I still expect you to rebound and drive to the hoop as well. 
>Finally, I don't have a competent backup for you, so you're probably going 
>to be among the league leaders in minutes played."
>
>PLAYER: "No problem coach, whatever you want."
>
>
>What other power forward could handle this situation as well?
>
>-David

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