Re: Latest ESPN.com mock draft

[Celtic4Hire@xxxxxxx]

I really dislike these Ford/Katz combo mock drafts. Why not just let them do 
their own?.....

I think the Banks moving up before the 16 is just hype. Who would draft a 
player they haven't even worked out? What if he isn't as tall as they thought, 
etc. or had an attitude about a place? Remember, it was just two days ago that 
Pavlovic was the riser (although he still may be with Pavel dropping out). I 
really think the Sonics are trying to put the scare into the Cs or Magic. I 
think they will take Ridnour regardless of the strength issue (How much do you 
really think Steve Nash can lift?). Barbosa is the logical second choice. I think 
the "Barbosa is sliding because of the language issue" is really bogus. How 
much talking is really necessary during the game? The guy would have to be a 
real bonehead to not be able to learn enough words to play. Haven't these guys 
ever played ball with Hispanics before? Plus, being a younger, developmental 
player he would have plenty of time to learn the language as he developed (But 
if they let him slide to 23 as they do in this mock, they are really 
downgrading him).....

First, Sofo is sliding, now he is rising. Amazing what a workout with a team 
that have  good PR. However, I still like Sofo and hope the Cs get him. In 
fact, it would be likely that one of Ridnour or Barbosa would be available at 20 
if things fell out for 16 and above like this mock does. Sofo or Ridnour at 
16, tough decision. And what happened to us taking Capakarpa?..

One final thing, the Celtics leaking machine hasn't been this good since the 
80s. I mean, we are part of every trade rumor and are interested in drafting 
practically every player. I think Danny has been successful in confusing 
everyone (especially Chad Ford and Katz) with his intentions and has become a player 
in every trade scenario. Good job!....

DJessen33