Rice suggests that Roy is closer to Ginoboli in what he means for the blazers than a Tim Duncan. Greg Oden is closer to Tim Duncan and means more to the franchise when it comes winning titles. Thoughts?
I think he is drunk personally. Yes, I agree whole heartedly this team goes as far as Greg takes them. But, for him to associate Ginoboli and Roy together is insane. In the end, the impact Roy will make will be higher.
I would have preferred him to assoicate Roy with Parker before Ginoboli. Not that it matters. But it's interesting to see how others view players and the blazers.
opinions are like assholes, and so is Mike Rice. [video=youtube;PLZp0YrEuVs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLZp0YrEuVs[/video]
I look at this team very differently than Rice! I think the team is built around Roy and LA, and Greg is a bonus if he pans out. LA and Roy are the foundation of this team and I'd say Batum, Joel, Rudy and soon to be Andre before Greg. GO has a ton to prove before anyone should be building around him.
I don't mean to be rude, but have you watched the 4th quarter of a game recently? Roy is the offense now, not "in a few years"
Comparing B-Roy to Manu is not an insult to Roy. Manu is the engine that makes that team win titles. He is an incredible basketball player. I think B-Roy will be better then Manu by the end of his career, but a healthy Manu and healthy Roy are not that far apart. If Oden becomes half the player Tim Duncan is, then I would be extremely happy.
Rice is hilarious, and very knowledgable, when he's not acting the clown. I guess I may yet again be in the minority in that I actually enjoy his schtick, at least in smaller doses. I thought the last part of last season he toned it down a little and started being more insightful. For me, I just want to watch the game and get a few insights here and there. The announcers and color guys who really get on my nerves are the ones who won't SHUT THE HELL UP. You know, the ones who think they are more important than the game (Like Bob Costas and guys like that).
Rice is a cool old guy with a ton of NBA knowledge. He is actually very respected around the game. You should see all the opposing coaches and players that make there way over to see him in other arenas and media rooms around the league. We are lucky to have him. I am of course biased, but like I've said in the past, get the NBA LeaguePass and you'll really see how lucky. There are some bad ones out there.
