Who will be the new leader for the Rockets?

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  1. Einitials

    Einitials JBB JustBBall Member

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    Now that Francis is gone, who do you think will be the player that will lead the Rockets to the next level? ( and WHY)
     
    Einitials, Aug 16, 2004
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    I say Jim Jackson. I remeber hearing Steve Francis say if he were to choose he would choose JJ cuz he's a vocal leader and a vet.
     
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    Definitely Jim Jackson because he has become a role player last season and mainly because he his a veteran. That was something that the Rockets needed last season, but as I look at the developing roster for this season, theres Sura, Ward, Howard- more than enough vets. Jim Jackson became a vocal leader last year and thats a key point in becoming the overall leader. Although Tmac is a much better athlete, he does not have the qualities for a leader and Yao, well he's still young in the NBA.
     
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    <u>Veteran Leader:</u> Jim Jackson (Gonna be the vocal leader)

    <u>Captain:</u> Yao Ming (Hes gonna run the offense)

    <u>Co-Captain:</u> Tracy McGrady (Hes gonna lead when Yao's on the bench and might be the go to guy when we need a big play, if Yao is unable)
     
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    I think T-mac will be the leader, but they're first option to go to will be Yao, but that doesnt neccesarily means that Yao is the leader/captain.
     
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    Yeah i agree JJ is the unquestioned leader..TMac doesnt strike me as a leader yet; Yao isnt vocal enough...JJ is a leader on AND off the court...
     
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    Jim Jackson: Good example on and off the court, and a very nice veteran player. Yao is good but he definitely not vocal enough.
     
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    Jim Jackson reminds me a lot of Mario Elie. Good defensive player, solid perimeter player, very vocal. Elie was perhaps a more emotional player.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting typemilitant:</div><div class="quote_post">I think T-mac will be the leader, but they're first option to go to will be Yao, but that doesnt neccesarily means that Yao is the leader/captain.</div>

    hey we're talking bout leadership here, not talent on the offensive end of the court.

    but yeah.. I'd agree.. JJ will lead, although i'd say that Howard will also have a good effect on our team's morale
     
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    Jackson will lead for sure, although I think Ward, the PG, will also be an emotional leader for our team. T-Mac will also take on a leadership role in getting his teammates aggravated. Talking about our veteran leadership, we are now a much more experienced team, both regular season and playoff-wise, so we will not lack any experience when it comes to us making a run in the playoffs.
     
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