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Post by FLCeltsFan on Sept 25, 2007 13:27:20 GMT -5
We don't need any more forwards but definitely do need another center. Our only back up is injury prone and has had a history of back injuries the past few years.
Batista would be a good signing if he isn't asking too much. I prefer Batista to Cato since he is young and has a lot of potential.
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Post by birdie on Sept 25, 2007 15:56:45 GMT -5
finally someone is on my side for Batista
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Post by Global Celtic on Sept 25, 2007 16:18:20 GMT -5
Man, i totaly back you up on Batista.
He's our best shot in getting a valid alternative for the center.
Here's an interesting story about the uruguyan:
as a kid he played soccer in a local team and was the goalkeeper. One coach saw his size and physical skills and advised him to try basketball.
He made a good impression and later in his career he left Uruguay towards Spain where he played in the spanish giant Real Madrid... most known for the soccer team.
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Post by mev17 on Sept 25, 2007 23:26:49 GMT -5
That story reminds me of Mark Eaton, who was a water polo goalie before turning to basketball at UCLA and becoming one of the best shot-blockers in the NBA for the Utah Jazz in the 80s. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Eaton_(basketball)Batista seems like a more offensive player, and not quite the shot blocker, but the background as a goalkeeper could only help his defensive instincts. |
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Post by Roadrunner on Sept 27, 2007 22:34:30 GMT -5
This guy averaged 2, and 2 (no that's not a misprint) for the Atlanta (gulp) Hawks.  |
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