Re: Banks/Mihm

[Kim <kimmalo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Re: Banks - not just confidence, but a genuiune feel for the shot vs just heave and prayer. I was at the game, and you could quite literally see him adjusting as he was in the air after pulling up hard, softening the shot just the right amount to make it.

Mihm was fined. It was in Shira's article. He did also say it was out of character, from frustrations etc and wouldn't happen again. Just shouldn't have happened the first time. 

I'm not amused by that stuff, but I don't think he's overbilled except by the extremists. There really is potential worth trying to access there and usually what looks like a fairly willing attitude (to be fair) - I just don't think he knows how to best use what he has and really needs help figuring it out. One good sign last night - his short jump shot looked a lot better than it has since he came here. Not just that it went in, but more smooth and natural.
Kim

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Forant <dforant1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Apr 3, 2004 3:03 PM
To: Celtics@xxxxxxxx
Subject: Banks/Mihm

Banks may have found something using the glass from the side. Looked real
confident and capable of hitting that jumper. If that's the case look out. He
seemed extra ready for this game ball hawking constantly. 7 steals is nothing
to take lightly, should be a clue as what's to come. Maybe he's playing from
instinct instead of trying to emulate Chucky or whoever. The refs seem to let
him have his way also.

Mihm, does not have the resume to tell a coach he's not going in. There should
be a fine at the very least.  I think he's showing frustration. He's a
frustrating player, over billed at this point.

DanF