Rockets going from "Good to Great" The capability resides within them, perhaps buried or ignored, but there nonetheless. And under the right circumstances -- self-reflection, conscious personal development, a mentor, a great teacher, loving parents, a significant life experience, a ... boss, or any number of other factors -- they begin to develop." -- Writer Jim Collins <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">John Amaechi left Toyota Center reading, turning pages as he walked the way people who live with books in their hands do. Moochie Norris read on the bus, Cuttino Mobley on the plane. The bright orange book in every Rockets player's possession was far from a page turner that had gripped the team. But to the Rockets, there was significance in the book Good to Great even before the covers were opened. Coach Jeff Van Gundy had presented every player with a copy, including a personal note to each. A message was delivered before the first words were read. "He wouldn't have given it to us if there was not a meaning behind it," Norris said. "It must be something that can help each one of us, help this team. I'm already into it. I'm starting to get a feel for what's going on. I want to get deep into it. "You have to strive to be a great team. I'm not satisfied with just playing in this league, and I don't think anybody is happy just to be on an NBA team. The goal is to win an NBA championship and as many as possible. That's what we want. This year is a major step toward that. We've been good. It's time for us to get over the hump." </div> Full Article
I believe that this is another of Van Gundy's motivational tricks. Frankly, the team needs the motivation against Minny on Tuesday Night
Does the book say 'trade Francis and Mobley' and get a better non hoggy player that compliments Yao in order to turn from a 'good' team to a 'great' team? ...haha and btw..moochie norris can suck up to the coach all he wants but he is still the worst player in the nba
I hope Van Gundy's idea here actually helps motivate the team. After playing two horrible games to the Spurs, we can definelty use a little moral boost. Even though I dislike Moochie Norris as much as anyone, I do not think he is the worst player in the league. I could make a strong case for Shawn Bradley, though. :mrgreen:
