Re: Re: Players to watch

[Cecil <cecil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Speaking of Mcdyess, what is his injury status thus far?  Has he been
playing at all during the preseason?

Cecil

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From: <wayray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 2:04 PM
Subject: re: Re: Players to watch


> > ** Original Subject: Re: Players to watch
> > ** Original Sender: Tammo29@xxxxxxx
> > ** Original Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 08:16:42 -0700 (PDT)
>
> > ** Original Message follows...
>
> >
> > >>1) Why have the Knicks been so eager to rid themselves of Kurt
> > Thomas when they have so many power forwards but no one else
> > to play center?<<
> >
> >
> > I think most Knicks fans have come to the conclusion that Layden is an
idiot.
> > I'd be hard pressed to argue with them.
>
> His last draft was pretty damn good, however.
>
> The McDyess deal was a killer because of the subsequent injuries.
> Healthy McDyess and playoff appearances, and no one
> would have a beef with Layden.
>
>
>
> >
> > >>2) Why would Chicago allegedly attempt to trade the upcoming
> > Crawford when Jay Williams is out for the year and Hinrick is a
> > talented rookie who may never fit into their game plan?<<
> >
> > Like I said before, the Bulls are not happy with the way he has been
running
> > the triangle.  They think he's shooting too much and not being a team
player.
> > He has been in the doghouse for the majority of last year and this
preseason
> > hasn't been any better.
> > Hinrich has had his struggles, but they are thrilled with the way he
runs the
> > system and love his on the ball defensive pressure.  They think it's
only a
> > matter of time.
> > They always have Scotty Pippen to fall back on and, next to the Coach,
he has
> > been one of Hinrich's biggest supporters.  He said he thinks he'll be
the
> > next John Stockton.  And Pippen may be chomping at the bit at the
thought of
> > becoming a top dog again.
> > It would be a gamble giving up on Crawford because he is a talented
scorer.
> > It may just be an issue of this not being the best system for him.
>
> Will Hinrich be better than Superstar Luke Ridnour - we shall see.
>
> > >>3) Why did Jerry West opt for Bell and Jones in the draft when he
> > needed help at so many other positions?<<
> >
> > I've been wondering the same thing since draft night.  I think West was
> > enamored with Jones' athleticism and his Duke pedigree.  But Jones had a
lot of
> > baggage that came with him and for all his high wire acts, he still has
a lot to
> > learn about playing the game.
> > I'm curious as to how Bell will fit into a team like Memphis.
> > I just don't see it.  It's hard to be critical of the Logo, but I
haven't
> > been a fan of what he's done in Memphis.
>
> Whoah, I think you're all wet on Jerry's moves. Great coaching pickup,
> good recent trade, nice FA signing in Posey, decent draft, etc.
> Seems alright to me.
> Ray
>
> > TAM
>
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