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LRB · 12-01-2003, 08:12 PM

If you're not a star, then you're a spar. Okur has yet to get to 10/8. And he shoots horrible % from everywhere. He does have good strentghs of rebounding and getting to the FT line (though not at converting once he's there). He could possibly develop into more than a spar, but Jamison is already a star. At this point we don't need to be trading stars for potential. And yeah, I know you never said that you'd do it.

But Okur is a spar and will be until he can become a star.

BTW Howard in spar as well. A very talented spare wtih great potential, but still a spare at this point.

And I've seen lots of people who looked better than Okur never materialize to fulfill even half of their potential. He's a gamble, giving up an almost sure thing for something which value is still highly doubtful at best.

BTW ever heard of Michael Smith who played briefly for the Celts in the late 80's? Had several 20+ scoring nights while subbing while Bird was out injured with his back. But it was more fluke than preview of what was to gome. The guy never stuck even as a spare and only lasted a brief time in the league. This is more the rule than the exception.

12-01-2003, 08:12 PM	#25
LRB Guru Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 17,057	RE:Trade with Atlanta that makes since for both teams If you're not a star, then you're a spar. Okur has yet to get to 10/8. And he shoots horrible % from everywhere. He does have good strentghs of rebounding and getting to the FT line (though not at converting once he's there). He could possibly develop into more than a spar, but Jamison is already a star. At this point we don't need to be trading stars for potential. And yeah, I know you never said that you'd do it. But Okur is a spar and will be until he can become a star. BTW Howard in spar as well. A very talented spare wtih great potential, but still a spare at this point. And I've seen lots of people who looked better than Okur never materialize to fulfill even half of their potential. He's a gamble, giving up an almost sure thing for something which value is still highly doubtful at best. BTW ever heard of Michael Smith who played briefly for the Celts in the late 80's? Had several 20+ scoring nights while subbing while Bird was out injured with his back. But it was more fluke than preview of what was to gome. The guy never stuck even as a spare and only lasted a brief time in the league. This is more the rule than the exception. __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.