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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jun 13, 2006 12:45:11 GMT -5
Got this link from Celticsblog. It is from the Sports Law Blog. It deals with the legality of Patterson publicly disclosing medical information obtained in a pre-employment inquiry. I don't know if this is Patterson's way of justifying taking a lesser player ahead of Al or not, but it is a cheap shot even if it isn't illegal. The things that Al struggled with may just be the result of Al being just out of high school in a very rural community. He wouldn't be as saavy as the college players or players from a big market that this type of thing would be aimed at. In my opinion, that is a good thing. Interesting piece, though. sports-law.blogspot.com/2006/06/psychology-of-al-jefferson-privacy.html
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 13, 2006 13:08:50 GMT -5
Big Al Jefferson is not a genius. He even seems a bit aloof. But can he play basketball? Certainly. And that's what really counts in this game. Sure you have really smart guys like PJ Brown, but has his smarts been that beneficial on the basketball court? No.
Some GM's are too nitpicky. Lucky for us that Ainge tests prospects for the basketball skills and their psychology on the court. The Brain Doctor (Dr. Neidnagel) tests for the psychological mentality that are sports related. I'm sure both Jefferson and Green tested high on these whereas they probably suffered in their regular psychological testings.
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Post by Roadrunner on Jun 13, 2006 21:12:09 GMT -5
I think Patterson was trying to defend himself. However, I would like to hear how he justified taking Telfair? Wasn't he arrested for carrying firearms on a plane?
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Post by BCHISTORIAN on Jun 14, 2006 0:34:37 GMT -5
I think Patterson was trying to defend himself. However, I would like to hear how he justified taking Telfair? Wasn't he arrested for carrying firearms on a plane? patterson uttering such stupid sentiments makes me think that he didn't fare in that test himself as well
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