June 28, 2003
NBA Draft
An excellent job by the Celtics, in my opinion. Marcus Banks can come in right away and play point with some reportedly-great speed. He's fast, smart, and (in a radio interview I heard) really excited about coming to Boston. And Kendrick Perkins is a project; but as a big post player, he can't help but be an asset for a team that's spent way too much time shooting 3's.
I spent most of the first round on the phone with my Dad, talking each other through the tense moments leading up to the C's first pick. Congratulate both of us for not throwing our phones through the TV screen when they announced the selection was Troy Bell. Congratulate new GM Danny Ainge on using Bell to get the guy they wanted in the first place.
Another draft note: Bill Simmons broke his NBA-Draft-review retirement, and the whole world is better off for it.
Posted by michaelf at June 28, 2003 10:38 PM | TrackBack
