roy@hpmtla.UUCP (roy) (10/18/85)
> > Let's be fair about this - if I remember correctly, the Celtics >(that is, Red Auerbach) burned a 1st round draft choice to draft >Larry Bird during his JUNIOR year in college. (turn those flames >off - they didn't want him to leave school early - they were willing >to wait 15 months for the BIRDMAN..) > The other teams who drafted ahead of the Celtics that year probably >never even thought of the possibility. > However, the above is just 1 more example of the Celtics knowing >how to get things done !!! > > > Phil The year Bird got out, Golden State tried to do the same with DePaul's James Mitchum, after the Blue Demons made the final four. Mitchum, who played center and was listed at 6-9, was at best 6-7, and probably less. My Point? Well, for every brilliant move made in the NBA, there is an equal and opposing ignorant move, and it is usually made by the same few teams. Roy P.S. Did Tyrone Corbin make the San Antonio roster?