They shoot PGs don't they?

[Gregg Allen]

> In a message dated 7/3/2006, Harry writes:

> i guess this is what danny means by "experience" - a 3rd string pg on a
> lousy team

I've been hearing this a lot (Telfair being a 3rd string point guard on a 
lousy team).  Somehow, this does not seem quite accurate.  Here are last 
years' stats for Portland's point guards (minutes/assists/points):

Blake: 26/4.5/8.2
Jack: 20/2.8/6.7
Telfair: 24/3.6/9.5

I don't know what Telfair will bring to our team, but I'm hoping for the 
best.  He's only played in this league for two years, after coming in 
straight from high school.  From what I understand, he was also injured for 
part of last year.  I'm going to reserve my judgment regarding his 
basketball talents until after I have seen him play for the Celtics for a 
few months.  I think it's reasonable to assume, however, that Telfair will 
continue to improve as a basketball player, given the normal NBA learning 
curve.  Can't we look forward to that?  As for the questions regarding his 
character, these too will be answered in time.