Re: [Celtics' Stuff ] Mark Berry Dissects Banks

[Celtic4Hire@xxxxxxx]

Beg to differ, Rayboy Boy. I have made my comments on Banks recent play. But 
is the conclusion that he is a backup point guard right now relative to other 
starting points? I would say yes at this stage. But is Berry trying to 
conclude that Banks is a back point guard for his career? Jumpiing to these type of 
conclusions is nothing new. That is why Danny has quoted that the Cs need to 
hold on to their guys and see what they have after 3 years like JJ and Billups. 
Let me remind you that Kevin Johnson, Steve Nash, Gary Payton and Mark Price 
all sucked their first year. KJ was traded after his first year for Price. GP 
was almost traded to the Cs  and Nash was traded and he was almost run out of 
Dallas after his second year. Point guard is a VERY VERY skill position Mr 
Berry. You can't make declarations like that for three years. And if players like 
Kevin Ollie can start in the NBA, just imagine Banks with a couple years of 
experience. Think LONG TERM.....(And to say that Billups was a better passer 
than Banks his first year. Wrong. Billups had good three point range and was a 
tough defender and could tail the free throw. That was it. He was a horrible 
passer. I still remember Cousy getting on him for penetrating, getting caught in 
the air and then trying to lay it down at the last minute.)....

DJessen33

<< Good points by Mark Berry below. I am not a Banks fan,
 as I like my PGs to be 1) Playmakers and 2)Shooters.
 
 Defense, which Banks appears to excel at, falls to number three 
 among desired PG skills.
 
 The great PGs like Magic, Stockton, Price, etc. emphasized those
 first two skills, which are Banks weak points.
 
 
 "On the point guards - You really feel it at crunch time, when you 
 desperately need to get a good shot, you need your point guard to 
 make 
 sure you get that shot. The Celtics have two guys who don't do that. 
 Yes, Banks plays good defense. I'm seeing little progress in running 
 the 
 team. Check that - I'm seeing no progress in running the team. And 
 James 
 is what he is. He's a good backup point guard. The Celtics have two 
 guys 
 who probably should be backup point guards. I know everyone is going 
 to 
 throw Chauncey Billups out there when I'm criticizing Banks, but 
 let's 
 get a few things straight about Billups - 1. He was/is bigger than 
 Banks; 2. He was/is a better shooter than Banks; 3. He was/is a 
 better 
 passer than Banks; 4. seven years later, he's still not a point 
 guard. 
 So if Billups is your argument for having patience with Banks, then I 
 think that's a flimsy argument. Unfortunately, there aren't many 
 upgrades out there. Brent Barry would be an upgrade."  >>