J Wright

[Berry, Mark S]

I'm pretty much against anyone under 6-10 with that fifth pick. I could
be talked into Brewer, but that's about it -- and that's only because
he'd be our Tayshaun Prince at the SG spot. Other than Brewer, we
desperately need to improve that Perk/Gomes spot with someone with legit
NBA PF/C size and skill. That means no Jeff Green or Julian Wright.
They're small forwards -- just like Pierce and Wally. 

I'm also not high on Horford, who projects to me as a solid pro who
doesn't complement Al well at all. 

That leaves me with Noah, Yi and Brandan Wright at 5. I'm scared as hell
of Brandan Wright and only a little less terrified of Yi. 

Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: celtics-bounces at igtc.com [mailto:celtics-bounces at igtc.com] On
Behalf Of Steve Ouellette
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:43 AM
To: The Boston Celtics Mailing List
Subject: Re: J Wright

I think Diaw is a pretty good comparison, and Wright might be a little
more aggressive.

The form on that jump shot is NOT good, though. It's not Rondo-ugly, but
it needs work. I like him though.

Steve O

---- Ryan W <ubiquitous_am_i at yahoo.com> wrote: 
> Nobody seems to be making the case to select this guy,
> so let me be the first.  Basically, if we are still
> intent on becoming a running team (are we? I will
> assume we are until it's stated otherwise by the
> braintrust), Julian Wright is the perfect pick for us,
> given our spot in the draft.  He stands 6'8", plays
> tough defense, can rebound on both the defensive and
> offensive boards, is a great ballhandler and passer
> (he played point in High School), has a good
> basketball IQ and great hands.  His only weakness is a
> shaky outside shot, which is probably a little below
> average, but which has good form and is said to be
> improving.  Basically, I see this guy as your
> protypical 3/4, something like Diaw, or Kirilenko, but
> actually resembling what Antoine could have been had
> he kept his body and mind under control.  I think he
> would fit perfect in a lineup of Al, Pierce, T Allen,
> and Rondo, playing a Phoenix Suns-style power forward,
> getting rebounds, facilitating the offense, getting
> out on the break (or leading it) and creating matchup
> problems night in and out.  
> 
> That all said, I don't think he's selected, mainly
> because Doc is our coach and can't seem to incorporate
> the kind of team which would make J Wright successful.
>  Additionally, I think our overall preference will be
> to trade this pick (please Danny don't trade it
> because you feel you have to....do it because it's a
> good trade.  This is your last chance, but it doesn't
> mean you have to swing for the fences.  If the trade
> isn't there, just pick the best player available and
> give the incoming GM and coach something better to
> work with.  Your loyalty should be towards doing a
> good job, not towards saving your job).
> 
> Ryan
> 
> 
>        
>
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