i agree with bobcats, swift has never been on a great team and even when memphis was good, they weren't better than the rockets this year. The difference between fratello's strictness and JVG is that fratello was strict to players thta didn't respect him. bonzi and jwill were not too fond of him. You can be as strict as you want but without the respect, it won't work.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Bobcats:</div><div class="quote_post">You said he has played on better teams than the Houston Rockets upcoming team. I know and you know that's not true, barring any serious injuries to a key player. That's the only point I'm trying to get across.</div> You still don't get it. Your point has nothing to do with anything. The fact that I think that the Grizzlies were a better team in 2004 than the Rockets will be next year is not something to argue. I probably would argue that with you (although its a big pointless), but I'm not going to because that's not on topic, and that's not the point. This is not a thread for comparing the two teams. This is a thread to talk about the impact Stromile Swift will have on the Rockets, and I bring up the fact that he has played on good teams to illustrate the fact that he has played in practically every scenario before. Now, please stop getting off topic and nitpicking.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Voodoo Child:</div><div class="quote_post">You still don't get it. Your point has nothing to do with anything. The fact that I think that the Grizzlies were a better team in 2004 than the Rockets will be next year is not something to argue. I probably would argue that with you (although its a big pointless), but I'm not going to because that's not on topic, and that's not the point. This is not a thread for comparing the two teams. This is a thread to talk about the impact Stromile Swift will have on the Rockets, and I bring up the fact that he has played on good teams to illustrate the fact that he has played in practically every scenario before. Now, please stop getting off topic and nitpicking.</div> I'm not trying to start a debate here, I was just pointing out something that IMO, (and probably other people's opinion) was false. That's all.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Bobcats:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm not trying to start a debate here, I was just pointing out something that IMO, (and probably other people's opinion) was false. That's all.</div> I realize that. But the fact of the matter is that whether or not it was true, you have to acknowledge that Swift has played on a team that is at least comparable with it's talent level to the one he will play on at Houston, and that's all that matters to my point. As for strictness, HTown, how can you say that Fratello is only strict to those who disrespect him? Strict is defined as "rigorously conforming to principle". I don't see how you can say Fratello wouldn't fit that definition.
im not saying he was only strict to those that disrespect him, i was saying that some of the players didn't respect him and his strictness didn't accomplish anything with those individuals. bottom line swift will have more respect for JVG than fratello he mite not make too much of an impact this year but we will defininently be one of the top 4 teams. And swift will develop into the player we want him to be in the years that we will have him.
VC, you keep making the point of how the Successful Memephis team is as successful as the upcoming Rockets. Let's break this down: Memphis were known as a deep team with no bonafide superstar (though some may argue that Gasol was). Houston are a team with a two young stars. One is already a huge superstar and the other is on his way there. BUT this is not particularly deep. In terms of Stromile, it doesn't matter how how well Memphis played, or how well you predict that Houston WILL play. The point here, is that they are different TYPES of teams, and you couldn't possibly say that Stromile has played in every single type of team there could possibly be. Especially since he has only been in one team his entire career. The the point I'm making is that Stromile is coming into a different circumstance. Houston has different players to Memphis (as does every single other team), and so you couldn't possibly predict that Swift wil lreact the same way he has in Memphis. It's all about Team Chemistry, and who is to say that he won't fit into Houston's formula?
Swift will be playing with a superstar swingman which should help him become more motivated. A very good center, although needs to improve is still a 17 and 8 guy which is very good for a center. And a coach will loves defense. T-mac and Yao will create alot of attention which should suit Stro prefectly. He has never been on a team who have guys who attract the kind of attention Tracy and Yao do. Swift will give Houston another good option at PF and a guy who has a change of pace compared to his frontcourt partner in Yao. It should be a very good fit. There's no reason why Stro can't live up to his potenial in Houston playing with two all-stars and a very good defensive coach. He just needs a chance to play big minutes.
The rockets need someone solid at the point guard position and just like MJ insprided the bulls, Tmac has to inspire the rockets to play some D. Not all offense can win championships (d-troit and spurs) just goes to show a bit of defense goes a long way!
The rockets need someone solid at the point guard position and just like MJ insprided the bulls, Tmac has to inspire the rockets to play some D. Not all offense can win championships (d-troit and spurs) just goes to show a bit of defense goes a long way!
