Not to say that this season is done or anything (Please Please)....but who do you guys think we should pursue in the offseason? Obviously there has already been talk of J. Kidd on this board...but I think we all know that we need a PF also. What about Kwame Brown? He's definitely done for in D.C. - but there is so much untapped potential there. I think Van Gundy could make him a serious ballplayer. Just think about Yao and Kwame for a second. That could be devastating if it worked out. Coincidentally...another player who is most likely done with his current team - Jason Williams of the Grizz is a really good point guard. with Van Gundy's leadership he could be spectacular. White Chocolate running the break after a McGrady steal / Yao Block finishing with a Kwame monster jam - just something I was thinking about. Anyway...the more options the better.
I think we should go after Tyson Chandler or Stromile Swift. They're both Free Agents but im not sure wether they're Restricted or Unrestricted. Tyson Chandler 7'1" 235lbs 8 PPG 9.7 RPG 1.7 BPG 27.4 MPG Chandler is a Rebounding machine and can really help out Yao grabbin the boards inside. He can really help of the bench at the PF spot where the Rockets are seriously undersized. Hes not the type of person who can takeover offensively but with tip ins and put back dunks he can still contribute. Stromile Swift 6'9" 230lbs 10.1 PPG 4.6 RPG 1.5 BPG 21.3 MPG Stromile is an explosive athletic PF who can finish plays. He's an ok rebounder but with his athelticism he has room to improve. Hes Amare Staudamire type player because he can run the floor and dunk on anyone. But he cant dominate offensively like him. He averages 10ppg right now and has the chance to improve playing along with Yao and Tmac.
I think we should go for chris anderson for the PF spot. He brings a lot of rebounding, shot blocking, and defense. We might not even have to bring back mutombo then since anderson can play the 5 too. He should be very cheap. Wayne Simien is a good power forward and we could end up with him in the draft. Malik Badiane should be ready to play for us too now.
A few weeks ago I posted a similar thread with an analysis on potential pick ups for us. Back then I mentioned Tyson Chandler, Reggie Evans, Stromile Swift and Kwame Brown. Kwame is a risky choice, but since he came straight from high school, we could have a Jermaine O'Neal case on our hands. Slow start, strong finish. But once again, he is a risk while Tyson, Stromile and Reggie are relatively safe to take. Tyson and Stromile may be hard to get though, especially Tyson who may ask for alot. The strength about getting Kwame is that we can get him for alot less since he is an unproven player. It is also still important to pick up a versatile guard. We dont have a legit SF to back up TMac, but we may still have a small hole to fill inour PG Position. Its is a position which seems solid with Sura and James playing it, but Sura isn't the youngest of players, and James is a shoot 1st PG. James is explosive off the bench for us but he is not an ideal starter unless JVG works on his game.
Yeah, obviously our concerns are at a shotblocking and rebounding powerforward which can either be solved through the draft (Turiaf or Simien) or free agents (Chandler, Swift, and Brown come to mind). My opinion is that the draft would be the best option since we won't have to be wasting too much money at once and we're in a perfect position to draft a good powerfoward. However, of course if the opportunity comes up, I would definitely go for Chandler or Swift if it doesn't take up too much of our cap space. However, I was just wondering, anyone think we can snag Cuttino Mobley back? There's been plenty of rumors that he wants out of Sacramento and some even describing how he wouldn't mind going back to Houston. If we can get him back, we would get an insane team. The lineup would look like this- PG- Sura, SG- Mobley, SF- McGrady, PF- Howard, C- Yao Plus, keep in mind that we would have Wesley backing Mobley up so it would make us an incredibly deep team. Anyones opinions?
i dun think cuttino is a good chemistry to this new Rockets team, he is a scorer, i think we need more players that do dirty works, rebound, shot blocking, and hustle plays, cuttino is a good all around player but i do not think he will fit in to this new team
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">i dun think cuttino is a good chemistry to this new Rockets team, he is a scorer, i think we need more players that do dirty works, rebound, shot blocking, and hustle plays, cuttino is a good all around player but i do not think he will fit in to this new team.</div> David Wesley doesn't do rebounding or shotblocking which is who Mobley would be essentially replacing. Plus, I know Mobley is a good hustle player and plays pretty nice defense under Van Gundy.
Mobley also is a more reliable shooter than Wesley. Furthermore, Mobley can create for his own shot while Wesley can't. Other thing that can be taken into consideration is age.. Mobley is relatively young compare to Wesley. But then again, Mobley is well-known as a ball-hog. Who knows that he might ruin our chemistry?
Rockets might consider Latrell Sprewell. He has been one of JVG's old Knicks players and knows his system. With all that trouble up in Minnesota he'll probably come cheap too. He's a pretty good compliment to Tracy and Yao. We've all seen what he can do ( see last year's playoff run by the Wolves ).
Spree actually might we worth a shot. Now even tho hes had his problems in Minnesota, I think coming back to a familiar coach and system can help revive a player. If we can get him for cheap I definently think the Rockets should go after him.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting JuLiO-R-:</div><div class="quote_post">I think we should go after Tyson Chandler or Stromile Swift. They're both Free Agents but im not sure wether they're Restricted or Unrestricted. Tyson Chandler 7'1" 235lbs 8 PPG 9.7 RPG 1.7 BPG 27.4 MPG Chandler is a Rebounding machine and can really help out Yao grabbin the boards inside. He can really help of the bench at the PF spot where the Rockets are seriously undersized. Hes not the type of person who can takeover offensively but with tip ins and put back dunks he can still contribute. Stromile Swift 6'9" 230lbs 10.1 PPG 4.6 RPG 1.5 BPG 21.3 MPG Stromile is an explosive athletic PF who can finish plays. He's an ok rebounder but with his athelticism he has room to improve. Hes Amare Staudamire type player because he can run the floor and dunk on anyone. But he cant dominate offensively like him. He averages 10ppg right now and has the chance to improve playing along with Yao and Tmac.</div> i agree...Swift would be good help inside the paint and is more talented (plus younger) then Howard...Chandler = Rebound Machine both would be good additions to our team...then we can finally drop slothy Weatherspoon, and has been Baker don't forget about our draft pick Badine...heard he could make an impact
NO Sprewell pleasee... look at what he's done to the timberwolves this year. He's constantly asking about his money and not focusing in playing basketball. And he's not young anymore. We definitely can find someone else who is younger, more focused to the game, and have less attitude.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AznxBaller:</div><div class="quote_post">David Wesley doesn't do rebounding or shotblocking which is who Mobley would be essentially replacing. Plus, I know Mobley is a good hustle player and plays pretty nice defense under Van Gundy.</div> Mobley = true hustler he has the quickness that Wesley lacks...imo, currently Mobley is an overall way better player then Wesley (has defense, got handles, SPEED)...Wesley time is almost up Wesley + James + Barry + Sura = semi-speedy backcourt Mobley + James + Barry + Sura = SPEEDIER backcourt
yea but isnt mobley a ballhoggeR? i dont think hewoul work into our system seeing as he hates the organization for whats they have done.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting RoXoR:</div><div class="quote_post">Mobley = true hustler he has the quickness that Wesley lacks...imo, currently Mobley is an overall way better player then Wesley (has defense, got handles, SPEED)...Wesley time is almost up Wesley + James + Barry + Sura = semi-speedy backcourt Mobley + James + Barry + Sura = SPEEDIER backcourt </div> Mobley + James + Barry + JKidd = Rocket-Launcher backcourt 2 thumbs up!!!
Mobley would be a great fit in Houston. I dont think we will be able to pursue guys like tyson chandler or stromile swift though if we go after him. That should be okay though if we just get a PF in the draft like wayne simien. He could back up a healthy juwan howard fine. Mobley would also be able to play the 3 so we wouldnt need to pursue a back up to Tmac. That leaves us with a very talented team on the defense and offense.
I like Mobley, but I don't think he fits in with this current team...............no Spree, because he's a problem in the locker room............I wouldn't mind having stromile swift or chandler, but that might cost too much..............I'm not to sure on Brown, he hasn't done anything all these years so it's hard for me to think he can get any better...............like one person said earlier, I'd take my chances on the draft before we sign anybody
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting THE DREAM:</div><div class="quote_post">I like Mobley, but I don't think he fits in with this current team...............no Spree, because he's a problem in the locker room............I wouldn't mind having stromile swift or chandler, but that might cost too much..............I'm not to sure on Brown, he hasn't done anything all these years so it's hard for me to think he can get any better...............like one person said earlier, I'd take my chances on the draft before we sign anybody</div> go for the draft??...thats crazy talk I think this team always have a custom thing to go for established players (like players that's already been in the league, and know what they are capable of...I guess they don't like risking their chances or has the patience to develop players from scratch
