What are your thoughts and memories of Keith?
He had a bad rep for not being very clutch, but I think his presence was really underrated on the '02 team. We lacked shooting the next year after we shipped him for Deke. Keith also got his share of rebounds and could play multiple positions.
Just for fun, here's his Scouting Report from the 1997 Draft:
Keith Van Horn has great size to be an NBA small forward (6'9", 230 lbs.)
and the rebounding and shot blocking skills to give some time at the 4 spot.
Many have drawn comparisons to Larry Bird. I don't feel he's as talented as
Bird was but he definitely has the potential. His all around game would be a
valuable asset to any team. He has proven in his four years at Utahthat he
is a great leader by taking them to the NCAA' tounament four times. I feel
that if Tim Duncan were not in this draft that he would be the first one
selected and even though Duncan is don't look for him to go any lower than 2
or 3.
That entire first Finals run though, every time he shot, that high arc became a huge build up to a thunderous roar.
