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RE: Brevin Knight

I guess you have to decide what you want then. If they bring in a veteren PG, maybe they win a few more games. Maybe they are even 4-0 as you say. But at what expense? If they are playing a vet PG, that means Banks is sitting. That's just what Ainge has said he doesn't want.

Look, even a vet PG is not going to make the C's title contenders. Ainge realizes that and that is why he is not bringing one in. I'd rather they be 2-2 right now and be getting the young guys experience rather than being 4-0 but having the young guys sit.

What's better? A first round exit this year but a ton of experience for the youngsters and the possibility of going very far in the playoffs nexty year; or bringing in a vet to win a few more games and maybe get to the 2nd or 3rd round before losing, but getting no experience for the young guys and so being in the same situation next year?

I know it's hard not to want to see the C's win every game, but this is really for the best. They are not going to win a title right now regardless, so why not plan for next year when with a few breaks maybe they could be in the finals?


From: "R. Singh" <keltsfan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <celtics@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Brevin Knight
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:08:03 -0800

I think picking Knight up in this scenario is an excellent idea.  It is
painfully obvious the Celtics need a veteran point guard that can hold
serve until Banks is ready. Knight would serve that purpose if he can
stay away from injuries long enough to contribute. The risk is minimal
considering his contract expires at the end of the season.

It isn't a stretch to think the Celtics would be 4-0 at this point if
they had on the roster an NBA ready point guard who can handle pressure,
run a basic fast break and find Baker underneath the hoop a bit more.
Knight can do those things provided he manages some semblance of health.
If not, you've given up very little in the gamble.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Ravi

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-celtics@xxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-celtics@xxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Berry, Mark S
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 1:02 PM
To: 'celtics@xxxxxxxx'
Subject: Brevin Knight


Everyone has read the Tony Battie for Brevin Knight speculation. By now,
you also know that Knight was traded to the Wizards for Jahidi White.

Speculation out of Washington is that the Wizards may either ship Knight
on somewhere else, or waive him altogether. They traded for him simply
because he has an expiring contract.

I was against a Battie-for-Knight swap, but I'd be thrilled to pick him
up for virtually nothing. How about Chris Mills and a second-rounder?
The Wiz still get their expiring contract and add a second-round pick.
The Celtics get the point guard help they need without hurting the
current team, and they still have Knight's expiring contract. He's a guy
who could stick around just this season to man the PG spot until Banks
is ready. Maybe Banks takes over by midseason. Who knows? But Knight is
great insurance.

Knight is one of those guys who just has a knack for running a team.
He's not a good shooter, he's small and he's injury-prone, but he pushes
the ball up the floor and thinks pass first all the time. I think he'd
be a nice addition. Anyone have any thoughts?

Mark

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