re: Time for a checkup from Dr. Jessen

[wayray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Dr. Jessen,
It's time for you to retire. You were wrong about Jiri, you were
wrong about Kedrick Brown, you were short-sightedly gloating about the
new Vin Baker, and the Warriors would laugh off what you're offering for Troy Murphy. Besides Murphy has a severly inflamed bone spur on his ankle and isn't likely going to be a factor this season.

However, I will say the below comments are pretty good.
Ray




> ** Original Subject: Time for a checkup from Dr. Jessen
> ** Original Sender: Celtic4Hire@xxxxxxx
> ** Original Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 10:14:29 -0800 (PST)
>
> Time for a checkup from Dr. Jessen:
> 
> James-surprise
> If James was the backup point, what he was hired to be, he would be 
> considered to be a heck of a player. He looks like has improved the last few games, 
> which I believe is because he is finally getting over his high ankle sprain. He 
> is what he is, a poor man's starter or a great backup although his value is 
> probably amplified in Obieball. But he is so much better than Delk and his 
> leadership and poise have been a great help and a surprise.
> 
> Banks-disappointment
> The potential is not a disappointment and is sky high. But the fact that a 
> four year senior who played point guard in college seems to need to learn some 
> point guard fundamentals is a disappointment.
> 
> Welsch-surprise
> The shooting, the fundamentals and the defense, all are a surprise for a 
> player who was a minor in a big trade (although Danny may say this isn't true) and 
> is basically a rookie.
> 
> Davis-incomplete
> I would say that the fact that he yet hasn't taken over a game offensively is 
> a disappointment. But I don't think the Cs know how to use him yet. I have 
> been surprised by his passing, fundamentals and rebounding. The kid still has 
> untapped potential and I think could be an all-star in time.
> 
> PP-disappointment
> Yeah, he is playing like a top ten player. But we expect that. His turnovers 
> and propensity to try to do it all himself has to be considered a 
> disappointment.
> 
> Walta-surprise
> His three-point shooting thing that he has got going on is a surprise. But 
> how long can it go on? 
> 
> Baker-disappointment
> This would have been a surprise if performed a month ago. How anyone could 
> screw around losing 30 million dollars or his ability to play a kid's game for 
> money is beyond rationality. But man is in a fallen state and my feet are too 
> small to fit in Vin's shoes.
> 
> JJ-disappointment
> This boy just can't get into the groove. I think he just doesn't have the 
> defensive quickness or the desire to fit on this team. For a guy who was supposed 
> to be the starter (at small forward before we went back to Obieball), he 
> hasn't fit the bill.
> 
> Hunter-incomplete
> Hopefully, this will change soon
> 
> Perkins-incomplete
> Ditto for the above
> 
> Blount-surprise
> We know what to expect from Mark. However, the offensive improvement, 
> although nothing to write home about, has been a pleasant surprise. He still isn't a 
> rebounder, a box player and doesn't finish well, etc. but we knew that. But 
> the rolling hook and the consistant 10 foot jumper is a surprise.
> 
> Mihm-surprise
> The toughness, rebounding, finishing ability and shotblocking is all a 
> surpise, considering his earlier soft tag and the fact that the Cavs gave up this 
> young, seven-footer so easily. He easily should become the starter once Obie 
> starts to understand that when you offensive rebound, you get the ball back for 
> another chance at a three.
> 
> LaFrentz-disappointment
> While he turned out to be a better player than I expected because of his 
> solid fundamentals, he is a disappointment due to his injury. Hopefully, this 
> won't be a long term thing. Positively thinking, perhaps he can make it back for 
> the playoffs.
> 
> Mills-no comment
> 
> Stewart-incomplete
> He was just a throwin but his value will increase next year when he is on the 
> last year of his contract.
> 
> Obie-disappointment
> I could change this grade at the end of the year and I hope I do. I am 
> disappointed now because of the move toward Obieball and the fact that Obie hasn't 
> tried Hunter or Perkins. I know both guys are long shots at this point and 
> maybe I don't have the patience of Obie. But Danny has made it clear what style he 
> wanted to play. Giving up rebounding for three point shooting doesn't make 
> sense to Tommy or me. We just don't know if Obie plays it this way because 
> LaFrentz and Baker (in top form) aren't available and Hunter/Perkins aren't ready 
> or that he really prefers Obieball, like his history. My hope is that Hunter or 
> Perkins get some time, he plays Mihm and Blount together more and Obie shows 
> us he isn't a gimmick coach.
> 
> Danny-surprise
> The upgrade in talent and potential from a year ago is amazing. We are 
> starting to see what Danny is putting together. The two rookies, Perkins and Banks, 
> still have yet to convince us where they fit in. But Welsch, Davis, PP, 
> LaFrentz and Mihm are a great core to build around. And we have four rookies coming 
> in the next draft which is exciting, not to mention a potential free agent. We 
> can't evaluate this year's draft until perhaps the middle of next year but 
> regardless, Danny has come up smelling like a rose in all areas. He didn't hit 
> on JJ but we didn't give up anything anyways and he makes so little money and 
> is young, he easily can be included in a trade. James and Blount for baby 
> dollars was a winner and I think we hit bigtime on both of the big trades. We are 
> in a good shape capwise comparitively, have a barn of young, undeveloped 
> talent, future picks and we are in the playoffs. I would say that is a surprise.
> 
> .....
> 
> DJessen33

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