http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/5965068.html Niec gesture by Rockets fans, and a great response by Artest. Seems like he's really motivated and that's a good thing.
This team looks scary on paper. I believe Artest when he says Pierce and Bryant don't wan't to see him. PG Rafer Alston Aaron Brooks SG Tracy McGrady Brent Barry SF Ron Artest Shane Battier PF Luis Scola Chuck Hayes C Yao Ming Pretty damn sick, if you ask me. Mark it down, T-Mac wins more than one playoff series next season.
This team is definately a top team next year, IF healthy. If Deke doesn't re-sign, then the Rockets are looking at an undersized frontcourt next year. I hope that Houston can resign Landry, in my opinion he is a better Hayes, a much better Hayes. Also you forgot Head, who alot of people don't like, but I thought he was sufficient running point, NOT great by any means, but sufficient. He's also a great shooter at the 2, but undersized, and he has yet to show his slashing game from college. What I worry about is the second unit being able to score, granted you could always leave T-Mac or Ron or Yao out there with them. Either way this team should be fun to watch.
I had them going to the finals last season in my predictions, and then the damn injuries stopped them. It'll be between them and the Lakers for the Finals spot from the West. Celtics will be waiting.
Man I am so pumped up for the next season! Ron Artest is gonna be a monster and T-Mac will finally get out of first round. But we have to stay healthy! And any news on Steve Francis' comeback?
