mainly repeating myself

[Phil Maymin]

#5 for AK47 would be awesome

On 6/6/07, John Lyell <jlyell at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> I read they were trying to move Josh Smith .
>
> Would you move #5 for Kirilenko?
>
> Alando Tucker getting a lot of looks
>
> Sonics looking at Acie Law? A trade with Chicago for Durant?
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Phil Maymin <phil at maymin.com>
> To: The Boston Celtics Mailing List <celtics at igtc.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 8:07:10 PM
> Subject: Re: mainly repeating myself
>
>
> I hate the Perk + 5 to Atlanta for 3 rumor, that is just terrible.
> Hopefully
> it's just a smokescreen for the 5+Theo to Atl for #11 and JJ.
>
> Phil
>
> On 6/6/07, John Lyell <jlyell at verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> > I have heard rumors of Perk to Atlanta swapping 3 & 5 and also Chicago
> > after Yi (could be Horford)and talking with Atlanta & the C's
> >
> > If we moved down what would we get from Chicago?
> >
> > Can Al play the 5 and we fit in sombody else (Horford?)  at the 4?
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: gene kirkpatrick <gk_tyler at yahoo.com>
> > To: celtics <celtics at igtc.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 8:54:27 AM
> > Subject: mainly repeating myself
> >
> >
> > Since I'm about to vacate for a few weeks at the beach, I thought I
> would
> > set forth my opinions on the #5 situation.  Essentially, I want to draft
> > someone.  If Ainge pulls off some great trade, that's fine, but I don't
> > expect it to happen.
> >
> >   So, the lineup remains the same.  Here's the question about Brandan
> > Wright:  could this guy develop into a somewhat lighter Duncan?  Don't
> > scoff, yet.  He's 6' 10" and has longer arms, he's money around the
> bucket
> > with either hand, he blocks shots, and he seems to develop the skill he
> > needs to.  He must develop a smooth shooting motion, but he will do
> that;
> > he's an excellent athlete.  He's even tempered like Duncan.  Those who
> > question the fire also questioned that with Duncan; it was there.  So,
> he's
> > quite intriguing and could be a masterful man in the paint.  He doesn't
> > really replace Perkins as an aircraft carrier in the lane, but he could
> > complement Jefferson well.  He came a long way in one year at UNC.  I
> would
> > be delighted to get him.  His immediate help would be defensive and
> cleanup
> > on offense.  That's ok by me.
> >
> >   Horford is being measured as nearly 6' 10" himself, with a 7' 4"
> > span.  That's a big difference over someone listed as 6' 9" who you know
> is
> > really 6' 8".  He's an impressive, quick athlete.   I think he might
> compare
> > favorably to the Dukie with the Clips.  He's made a quite positive
> impact
> > personally--seems to be intelligent as well as modest.  Me and the brain
> > doctor like that.  He might seem to be a duplicate of Al, but together
> they
> > would be awesome and he could play PF alongside Perk quite well.  I
> would
> > also be delighted with this guy.
> >
> >   In my worst scenario, the two PFs will be gone.  But many think Yi
> will
> > move into the #3 or #4 spot; I hope so, even tho' I think he might be
> > special.  I think the others are lower risk and more likely to be
> > multi-talented like Wright or bangers like Horford--not sure Yi brings
> all
> > that.  While the difference between 6' 8" and 6' 10" is great in this
> > league; for a forward to add two more inches to 7' doesn't matter that
> much,
> > imo.  So, Yi's 7' is not a great difference maker since he won't be a
> > center.
> >
> >   So, I see the other choice for us at #5 as Brewer.  I am a convert to
> > this guy; earlier, I doubted he should go this high.  But he had a good
> > tournament and he's listed as 6' 8" or more as a two guard or
> #3.  That's
> > enough to paralyze twos and threes in this league.  Think of this guy as
> a
> > 6' 8" Tony Allen with better shooting.  I'm big on getting a wing with
> shut
> > down ability to deal with the guys who are capable of 30 point
> > games.  Brewer is that guy.  For the team, I would much rather adding a
> > defensive stalwart than Yi.  Yi may be as advertised, but will he help
> win
> > games?
> >
> >   And finally, my brethren, did you see the comments this a.m. about big
> > Al?  GMs saying he would go 2 or 3 in this draft.  That's nice to
> > see.  Well, I'll be reading all I can about the tryouts and your
> comments in
> > the next few weeks.  Keep hope alive.  Gene
> >
> >
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