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[Kestutis Kveraga Adv04]

> Worst thing about Batista is that he doesn't look close to 6-10.  
> More like 6-8.  But I loved his hustle and his court sense (and ball 
> skills).
> 

No, I think he's at least 6-9. He's just short-armed and stocky. Kind of reminds me of Joe Kleine, but much more athletic. I'd keep him around. He can rebound, and once he gets comfortable, will be able to score some. 
I think two of the many 6-7 or so swingmen we have should be cut.  
Kestas



> Cheers,
> 
> 
> Jeff
> 
> 
> On 10/11/07, gene kirkpatrick <gk_tyler at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
>> Well, I haven't seen all of Wednesday's game, but I think Batista 
> is a > keeper.  He moves well, good feet and coordination, he's a 
> lefty, he fights > for boards.  I think he moves Powe further down 
> the bench.  Pruitt looks > comfortable; I think he stays.  Davis has 
> the game; clearly, he stays.  I > was glad to see him get stuffed; 
> like Jefferson, he'll have to learn to fake > early and often.  Soon 
> they will begin to limit his bull rush in the lane, > but he gets 
> there and finishes nicely; his turnaround jumper was > sweet.  House 
> can pass the ball; that was nice to see.  Posey, of > course.  Back 
> to the questionables:  D. Jones moved well and > contributed--he's 
> got a shot at staying.
> >
>> So, I think they all stay!  Seriously, Manuel and Pollard would 
> be my two > cuts if we could do that.  It will probably fall on D. 
> Jones, a casualty of > the Pruitt signing, House's gifts, and Tony's 
> recovery.  We have the > possibility of a good bench, if used well.
> >
>> Tony looks just like early last year.  He's pressing, trying to 
> drive > every time, only passing when stopped by a double-team.  But 
> he fits in > better when one of the shooters is beside him.  I think 
> he will be > fine.  Our defensive capability will be large with 
> Tony, Rondo, Posey, > Kendrick, Garnett as part of the top eight 
> guys.  I would like to see us > drop a game or two in October.  Gene
> >
> >
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