Re: Brandon Hunter stats..with links.

[Cecil <cecil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well I seem to remember several games last year when one of our stars was in
foul trouble within the first 7 minutes of the game, being forced to sit and
watch the rest of the half.  Someone must replace that player.  So the "so
and so won't play" philosophy is really an unknown.

If Hunter can produce when he is on the court, he will eventually earn his
way into the lineup.  If he becomes a foul magnet, or cannot catch a pass or
grab a rebound, he'll rot.

I'm hoping he gets a looksee, a real opportunity in TC.  I cannot for the
life of me understand why they signed Bruno again.  What the hell did he
contribute last year?

Cecil



----- Original Message -----
From: <GuyClinch@xxxxxxx>
To: <Celtics@xxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 6:43 PM
Subject: Brandon Hunter stats..with links.


> > I don't know, guys; this Hunter fellow is probably not even 6' 6".  And
he's
> > over 250 pounds; must have lead feet.  Just because he got a few
rebounds in
> > the summer league--what does that prove?  A 56th choice has two and a
half
> > strikes against him anyway.
> >
>
>
> Heh..I thought we discussed this already.
> Hunter is a freak (in a good way)..long arms, good standing reach, huge
> wingspan, and mad hops for a guy his weight. He is also taller then 6'6"
without
> shoes.
>
> Look at this link:
> http://www.nba.com/media/bulls/predraft_vitals_03.pdf
>
> I heard that his vertical measured at 38" at the Chicago predraft camp.
> That's fairly amazing.
>
> The guy was finishing over Vranes and the like. He seems limited
offensively
> but he can throw it down. Banks just drew the defender and fed him.
Nothing
> special..its just like what Tony Battie does. But it was kinda impressive
for a
> much shorter player to finish like Battie does.
>
> More evidence:
> http://espn.go.com/ncb/midmajorplayers.html
>
> This stuff about him being too short is crap, IMHO. He can certainly get
up
> alot higher then Walker and can finish much better. I would wager that he
is
> longer then Walker as well..though clearly he is shorter. The guy
dominated
> Sweetney...so I think he can play well.
>
> I don't think he will get much playing time with Walker around though.
Also
> like Bremer I suspect he is a workout warrior... So he could slip alot if
he
> doesn't really focus on taking care of himself.
>
> Either way the guy is a real find at 56, IMHO.  Even if we just keep him
> around to beat the hell out of Ron Artest. Heh. I would like to see him
get a few
> minutes behind
> K. Brown at the thee spot depending on matchups.
>
> E. Williams and Bremer on the trading block, I suspect.
> I haven't heard DA say one positive thing about E. Will, and I think
Bremer
> will be gone with our move to a real offense. KA or Travis would be a big
> improvement at the point though both are half court guys. I think Kenny
will get
> the nod...
>
> Pete