Re: SHOOTING

[Adam Litchy <allitchy@cland.net>]

I like Walker, and agree that he is our future go-to guy.  But...I'd trade
him in a heart beat for Grant Hill.

But since that will never happen, I hope Walker is a C for life.  He has
the skills to be an All-Star every year.

Adam Litchy

Mark Berry wrote:

>           What does Walker have to do to convince you he's a go-to
>           guy?
>
>           This guy, without question, is capable. He can do it in the
>           low post, he can do it from the perimeter, he can create his
>           own shot. He can find the open man if he is cut off.
>
>           He is going to turn the ball over for a while, but give him
>           another year of experience and you won't see those kinds of
>           turnovers anymore. Besides, he is going to have the ball so
>           much and be asked to do so much, you have to expect the
>           turnovers.
>
>           I think some of us are being too critical. Even Bill Cooper,
>           with his summary of the win over the Bulls, was somewhat
>           critical of Walker, and he was incredible in that game --
>           with the exception of a few unforced turnovers. And in
>           yesterday's loss he scored 19 points with 11 rebounds. And
>           this was an off game.
>
>           Guys, Walker is it. We have to build around him, but he is,
>           without question, a budding superstar. Would you trade him
>           straight-up for anyone in the NBA? The only answers I'll
>           even consider are Garnett and Penny Hardaway and I'll debate
>           you on those two.
>
>           Don't worry about a go-to guy. We have him. Now we just have
>           to worry about filling in around him.
>
>           Mark