Perk signs

[Eggcentric at aol.com]

< Interesting selection of Perk, Gomes, West--the keepers among 
the youngsters.   I agree, essentially, but think that the difference 
makers, aka, the ones with all-star capability, are Jefferson, 
Green, and perhaps Telfair. > - Gene

Gene - I think you've hit upon the crux of the matter. As I see it,
Danny has essentially drafted two types of players... the get-its
and the don't get-its.   

I'm obviously partial to the "get-its"... the solid-citizen, 
heads-on-straight types even if they are projected to have
limited upside.   Think Shane Battier vs. Stevie Franchise/Marbury/
Curry/Bonzi Wells, etc.

You're correct in thinking that the real difference makers 
(based solely upon their athleticism and potential) are probably
Jefferson, Green, perhaps Telfair, and I’ll add Tony Allen.
Unfortunately, I've heard enough about these guys to place
them in the "just don’t get-it"   group. That umbrella term 
includes bonkers, undisciplined, bad 'tude, or low Bball IQ. 

Three cheers for Patrick Ryan. I agree with just about everything 
he has said today. I especially appreciated his - 
     
     < all of the talk is "oooooh, keep our young players 
     they're so full of potential" >

If other general managers around the league had as much 
confidence in our young players (a/k/a trading chips) as Danny 
professes to have, then a trade for a major player would have 
happened long ago.   

Egg