random shots

[Phil Maymin]

I'd like to hang on to our second rounder this year barring something
awesome. It's a high pick and given the depth this year, there's
likely to be some Boozer/Arenas picks in the second round, and
drafting talent is clearly our competitive advantage relative to other
clubs so we'd be likely to pick up a gem. Plus, you never know who
might slip.

Phil

On 5/1/07, gene kirkpatrick <gk_tyler at yahoo.com> wrote:
> If I had to pull the trigger, Mark P., I would take Horford at #3.  Your argument that he has progressed each year and has a quality PF body plus skills makes him a natural to fill in with either Al or Perk alongside.  The argument for B. Wright is still good--that he was the frosh of the year in the ACC and could continue that trajectory into something special.  I like his upside, but now is the time for a big who can help us move quickly into playoff contention--thus, Horford by a hair.
>
>  I'm not too surprised with the Mavs troubles.  They need Dirk to be dominant, and as good as he is, he is not a warrior of the level of Paul Pierce.  He is excellent over the long season and has developed his PF game well, but he should be winning games for them now and it's not happening.  We'll see tonight.
>
>  Wally, Green, Gomes, West, Ratliff:  there's varying degrees of value there and paired with a draft choice (maybe even a second this year), we might be able to trade for a key veteran.  To me, Garnett and Billups are beyond our ability to attract, Grant Hill is over the hill though still more effective than Wally, but there are some middle aged (26-29) players who might be traded for and get playing time if some of our wings are traded off.
>
>  Our young guns have become young veterans.  The right coach could make it happen with this group.  But only with one of the top two picks can we fuel any real optimism, since in- game coaching and defense are so important.  Cheers, Gene
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