Well, since the Rockets season is almost over I, like many of you, began to think ahead into next year and beyond. So I've came up with a list of reasons why I think our beloved Rockets are in trouble. 1.The core of The Spurs(Ginobli,Duncan,Parker,etc)are all signed thru 2010 we have Yao and T-Mac but that's it. 2.The Mavs havent lost a step,they actually have a better record now than last year. 3. Memphis IS a better team and younger too and don't forget the NOOK, they are up and commming. 4.T-Mac isn't getting any younger and back problems don't just go away, Sura is most likely done for his career, Wesley is in his last year of his contract, Diek may not come back and the only good move made was the Skip deal. 5.No matter who we draft JVG isn't exactly a coach who likes rookies, Head is only playing because of the injuries we suffered, So even if we get a good draft pick I don't think JVG is a coach who can develop a rookie. 6.All we have is a MCE and I'm not sure there is any free agent out there for that $ who can make a drastic impact. 7.And lastly T-Mac didn't like Mike James game because he felt he shot too much, Now we need a third scorer,what do you think is gona happen if we do draft or sign someone who is gonna take shots away from T-Mac. I want to get some of your input on this........
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting durvasa:</div><div class="quote_post">Who said that McGrady didn't like Mike James's game? Where's that from?</div> Sports radio 610. Not been confirmed but, they claim it's from an inside source.
Houston has more then a little problem they have a big one. Look at all the stats and if you can look at old game and look how they play and look how they play now. nobody is really doing anything. they have tall center Yao Ming he should have like 30 somethings points again the average center height is 7'0 under so he should be killing
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">1.The core of The Spurs(Ginobli,Duncan,Parker,etc)are all signed thru 2010 we have Yao and T-Mac but that's it. </div> Duncan and Ginobili are older than Yao and TMac. Like TMac those 2 are limited by their injuries. Although Duncan still anchors the Spurs, his stats are starting to decline. Parker has been carrying the load right now. Spurs role players aren't younger anymore. Bowen, Finley, Horry,Van Exel, Oberto and Barry are over 30 with Duncan and Nesterovic going there(30y/o) this year. Their future depends on Parker,Udrih,Ginobili, Mohammed and possibly Scola not counting the players they get on future drafts. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">2.The Mavs havent lost a step,they actually have a better record now than last year.</div> If Rockets star players(TMac and Yao) were fully healthy like Nowitzki and Terry they would have a better record than what it shows right now. Nowitzki, Howard, Harris, Diop and Daniels are the Mavs future. They are in danger of losing Terry to free agency as well as Stackhouse the following year. Although they would advance into the playoffs each year, they still have a hard time going beyond the second round. Though with Avery Johnson's guidance, the Mavs will always be a tough opponent for the Rockets but they though have a chance against them. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">3. Memphis IS a better team and younger too and don't forget the NOOK, they are up and commming. </div> Memphis maybe younger but not better as they do have some lapses. On the other hand the Rockets are getting younger too. It was the veterans' plays and leadership that made the Grizzlies better. Guys like B.Jackson,E. Jones, C.Atkins and D.Stoudamire. They are much younger(with J.Williams,Posey,Swift and Wells) last year before these veterans came but did they pose some threats? Gasol, Battier and the injury proned Miller will be the Grizzlies future. While Warrick will become somewhat of a S.Swift version. Meanwhile the Hornets will have a promising future with Paul,West, Snyder,Mason and Butler leading the way but they will not dominate the Rockets. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">4.T-Mac isn't getting any younger and back problems don't just go away, Sura is most likely done for his career, Wesley is in his last year of his contract, Diek may not come back and the only good move made was the Skip deal. </div> We all know that TMac's back problems won't go away but with the experience the Rockets have this year, they'll be able to make some drastic measures and preparations to stabilize the team in case one or two goes out with an injury just like what the Mavs and Suns did this season. Although there's a possibility that Wesley may not be resigned, Bogans(if resigned) and Head will be ready to fill up the spot. Sura has two years left on his contract and if all goes well for him it will be a good news for the Rockets otherwise Alston has done a great job orchestrating. Yao and Head will continue to improve and hopefully Swift will show some consistency. Resigning the likes of Bogans and Hayes would be a plus. If Wesley will accept the veterans minimum, his experience and hardworking qualities would influence Head and Bogans. Let's not forget the upcoming drafts where the Rockets have a good position in the 1st and 2nd round to grab quality players. This will add some youth to the Rockets. A young team cannot be successful without the guidance and leadership of veterans no matter what talents the young ones have. Finally I believe that the Rockets Organization will continue build a more stable team surrounding Yao and TMac with good players. They would somehow overcome the Mavs and the Spurs with the right mix of players with mental toughness and ability to takeover when someone goes down. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting suggsboy2:</div><div class="quote_post">Houston has more then a little problem they have a big one. Look at all the stats and if you can look at old game and look how they play and look how they play now. nobody is really doing anything. they have tall center Yao Ming he should have like 30 somethings points again the average center height is 7'0 under so he should be killing</div> Yao could have scored or average more than 30 points at will but he had McGrady who shares the load. Yao is an unselfish player. He likes to give opportunities to his teammates. Besides how can you make your teammates better if you're taking all the shots. Shaq took more than eight seasons before he had his first championship. Meanwhle your team like the Pistons and the Heat took years to build a championship contender lineups. The Piston have won the Championship during the 89 and 90 season but it took them more than a decade to become champs again.
Under contract next year Skip Head Yao TMac Stro Howard Hayes Bogans Wesley all possible The keep or trade Stro can be started all over again at the end of the season. There is a nice list of guards that may be availble as free agents. Not to mention the draft. 1 shooter and one big perimeter defender(I don't like TMac having to be the perimeter stopper).I hope to see C.hayes back too. Rockets aren't in shambles. Every team tries to get better and the Rockets have to stars to put guys around. 7'5 against one 6'10 guy Yao has dominated. Its when He is Going Against 3 guys all game aint easy. That is the best way to play him and every coach that doesn't do that all game right now should be fired on the spot. The only way to not see that is not watching the games. The biggest improvement in Yao's game that is obvious, he's using his strength to move guys then to the rim, or hit a hook. He's playing the best he has ever played right now.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Blurr#7:</div><div class="quote_post">Well, since the Rockets season is almost over I, like many of you, began to think ahead into next year and beyond. So I've came up with a list of reasons why I think our beloved Rockets are in trouble. 1.The core of The Spurs(Ginobli,Duncan,Parker,etc)are all signed thru 2010 we have Yao and T-Mac but that's it. 2.The Mavs havent lost a step,they actually have a better record now than last year. 3. Memphis IS a better team and younger too and don't forget the NOOK, they are up and commming. 4.T-Mac isn't getting any younger and back problems don't just go away, Sura is most likely done for his career, Wesley is in his last year of his contract, Diek may not come back and the only good move made was the Skip deal. 5.No matter who we draft JVG isn't exactly a coach who likes rookies, Head is only playing because of the injuries we suffered, So even if we get a good draft pick I don't think JVG is a coach who can develop a rookie. 6.All we have is a MCE and I'm not sure there is any free agent out there for that $ who can make a drastic impact. 7.And lastly T-Mac didn't like Mike James game because he felt he shot too much, Now we need a third scorer,what do you think is gona happen if we do draft or sign someone who is gonna take shots away from T-Mac. I want to get some of your input on this........</div> yeah the rockets are done fo they suk anywayz
The thing about the draft this year is that whoever is drafted WILL play. Unless you're extremely lazy and are just not suited for the NBA game, a lottery pick out of college will get minutes. Even if Van Gundy really is so stubborn about not playing rookies, then we can just trade the pick for a proven veteran. Either way, we're not going to end up wasting our pick.
You guys need back Steve Francis lol. But, aside from the jokes, i'm impressed with skip's play. He's forming more as a PG and putting up assists then always jacking up a shot.
Francis is so sorry.. look how "good" he's doing in New York!.. He is sorry! nobody wants him. I wouldnt even trade him for Alston!.
Most people predict that we will get a big man this draft...someone like McRoberts or Shelden Williams...I think this would be nice cause we do have a plethora of guards...and our big men are ok..aside from Yao defensively we have him down there...Mutombo is getting old and we can't expect him to defend the paint like he used to....I think we need a defensive big man who can play tough and physical down low Signing-wise I think we need to be smart and see what we can get and what offers there are....same with trades....we don't really have pieces that are must-have for other teams so it's going to be hard....but we'll see
Yao is much better then last year, which makes Houston a team with two superstar next year, Yao is no more all-star player... I don't think we should draft a big man, Wesley, Bogans, Sura, Frahm are not longer with us... our guards are Head and 'Skip' Alston, that's it... so draft a combo guard or SF should be better move. Two importent things: keep Swift! he's doing good in his first year under coach JVG, he going to be a better player next year. The second thing is, please do not do a major trade in the summer! we can have a great roster (like we had this year) without trading Swift, Alston, Yao and McGrady, 4 players who should be in the starting five next year... Memphis are good team, like the clippers, sonics and Denver, but we are at least one level above those teams, even if we are not great like the Spurs, Dallas, Pistons and the heat, we are top 8 in the league with any roster the GM will put up for next year (Yao & T-Mac staying is the Key).
