Celtics Could Have Joe Johnson,But They Rather Have The 5th

[mark at 10thumbs.org]

if WayRay is right and the Hawks are seriosuly considering Yi, it would mean:

POR - HHNSNBS
SEA - Durant
ATL - Yi
MEM - Horford or B. Wright

I think either Horford or Wright (or Noah) would be excellent frontcourt
help, with or without R. Lewis.  My (homer) preference is Horford, then
Noah, then Wright but would be happy with any of them.

I think Noah's gonna be a cross between Tayshaun Prince and Bo Outlaw. His
impact is going to depend on what team he goes to.  He'll rock on a team
like Chicago or Minnesota, struggle on a team like Orlando.

I think he'd be great to pair with Perk and Jefferson.

Lewis might not fill a need Mark, but he upgrades the talent on this team
-- which is one thing we need. I prefer Gasol but if Lewis wants to be
here and can help Green develop that's nothing to sneeze at.  someone made
the point that Lewis would free Jefferson up even more.

(the other) mark

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I don't disagree with any of that. If we don't take Noah, I'm OK with
Yi. At least he actually gives us some size. I agree also on Brewer and
Thornton. I'm not down on either guy as prospects. I just don't think
they fill a need for the Celtics at all.

If the C's get Rashard Lewis, I think the best move is to trade Pierce
for frontcourt help, but they won't do that.

Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: celtics-bounces at igtc.com [mailto:celtics-bounces at igtc.com] On
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Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Celtics Could Have Joe Johnson,But They Rather Have The 5th
Pick And Rashard Lewis

Mark,
I can't believe Atlanta would trade JJ for anything
less than Jefferson, but stranger things have
happened draft day. It depends, I suppose,
how badly they want Conley.

The Lewis rumor is more than a message board
concoction - Egg, Bulpett, and Shira have all
mentioned him.

As far as size goes, that's why Ainge wants to take
Yi at 5, and trade for Lewis. Might not be the
best defensive frontcourt around, but great size and
scoring with Jefferson, Yi, and Lewis.

I'd rather see Garnett, O'Neal, or Gasol than Lewis,
but you might be able to acquire him without giving up
the 5th pick, so they can select Yi too.

Though, the rumors are rampant that the Hawks are
drafting  Yi at 3.

The high salary for Lewis, yeah, but that's the
penalty you pay for doing a sign and trade.

Also, I think the Lewis deal would be Theo, Delonte,
Boston unprotected first, and the Minnesota pick
perhaps.

Noah is a good energy/chemistry guy, a complimentary
player - Yi, has a chance to be a Bargnaini-Gasol
hybrid type.  Thornton can be a high scoring, good
rebounding SG/SF. Won't surprise, if he's not a 20
point scorer by his third year or sooner. Brewer
should be Prince at least.

Ray