RE: talent evaluators

["R. Singh" <keltsfan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gene,

I think Hunter's one glaring weakness right now is that he is not
comfortable shooting the ball beyond ten feet.  When watching him, he is
very reluctant to take the 15 footer when it's there and at his height
he'll need to start taking and making that shot.  As well, he is going
to have to develop the Barkley-esque fall away in the lane so that he
can get his shot off against bigger guys.  I've seen some footage of him
in college and he seemed willing and able to make the 17-20 footer, so
it may just be a matter of him getting comfortable in his NBA skin.  If
he can develop a consistent outside shot and combine that with his
explosive first step, he could be a solid offensive player.  He's
already shown consistent ability to penetrate the lane and dish to an
open teammate when a defense collapses on him.  

Ravi

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-celtics@xxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-celtics@xxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of gene kirkpatrick
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 11:19 AM
To: celtics@xxxxxxxx
Subject: talent evaluators


Could someone ask Ainge what he thinks of Hunter?  I'd like to get his
opinion.  I'm probably too high on Hunter, since we need someone with
his skills so badly.  I discount his height disadvantage too easily,
since I see him getting rebounds so effectively and getting his shot off
well enough.  I'd like to hear what Ainge thinks he could contribute.
 
This attitude that one guy is too short, one guy too slow, another can't
play in the NBA--we've been hurt by that pre-judging a good bit
recently.  Thank goodness we have the list where superior minds can
ferret out the truth.  Cheers, Gene

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