balkman...

[Steve Ouellette]

Where did you learn that the Suns wanted Balkman? That's what Isiah said 
at the time, but Mike D'Antoni completely denied that and since they had 
already agreed to trade the pick to the Celts, I tend to believe him.

Steve O

Jaims wrote:

>non celtic but just an opinion...
>
>anybody notice this guy in the summer league games?  i think thomas was criticized wrongly for picking this balkman dude.  i see him as a ben wallace and ron artest type defensive stopper. he can guard all positions pretty well. this guy has that "intimidating style" ala  wallace and artest... he's so active on the boards and loves to swat opponents shots alot.  i also learned that the suns would have grabbed him in the at the 1st round if thomas didn't pick this guy.  could be a steal, imo.
>
>just wishing we could have a bigger defensive stopper than tony allen...
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