Ainge says deal unlikely

[Steve Ouellette]

Haven't seen him any more than anyone else on the list. But every review of his workouts has been glowing. He's a legitimate seven-footer with athleticism and a shooting touch, and he's NOT some scrawny Shawn Bradley type. Someone with those qualities COULD become a star, not that he necessarily will. And for you to say he'd average 8 and 3 at Xavier is silly.

Noah has no offensive game, which limits his ceiling. Still don't think he'll ever average double figures in the NBA. Brewer strikes me as a role player, Conley duplicates Rondo, Green could be a solid starting SF but not a star. Al Thornton is old and had one good year, Hawes is a big white stiff. Won't even mention Nick Young. I would take Horford, but he won't be there.

I do agree with you on Sean Williams. He's bad news.

Second round sleeper to think about: PC's Herbert Hill.

Steve O



---- ryan nelson <ryanmnelson at verizon.net> wrote: 
> Quick question.  What is it about Yi that makes you think he will be a
> star?  Have you seen him play? If so, against whom and what did he do
> that impressed you? I am curious because my dislike for him is just
> based on what I have read and his stats, I have not seen him play.
> 
> What am i missing?  Why should I be excited about a 22 year old 7 footer
> who has faced little real competition, will likely have an adjustment
> period, and does not appear bulky enough to be an inside player?  I am
> really interested to know.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> rmn
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: celtics-bounces at igtc.com [mailto:celtics-bounces at igtc.com] On
> Behalf Of Steve Ouellette
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 6:17 PM
> To: The Boston Celtics Mailing List
> Subject: Re: Ainge says deal unlikely
> 
> I'd like to see Ryan in a home, so I'm rooting for Yi, who is the only
> one of that group I can see becoming a star. I'm starting to worry that
> Yi won't even be there though. If the Suns trade into the three spot,
> they might take him, then Horford goes to the Grizzlies and we're stuck
> with sixth men and complementary players.
> 
> Steve O
> 
> ---- ryanmnelson at verizon.net wrote: 
> > http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2007/news/story?id=2918509
> > 
> > most would be worried but we have a playoff team, right?  no sweat.
> > 
> > I just hope we take brewer.  i think i could come around on Green, and
> I could even talk myself into Noah, but just not Young or dingaling.
> that literally may put me in a home.
> > rmn
> > 
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