Alright guys, I got this idea from Avery in the Philadelphia forum so I thought I might give it a try here. Since there really isn't much going on right now in terms of the Rockets discussions, this would be a good thread to discuss stuff. It basically works like this, I start off by asking a question that starts with What If... and the next person answers it and then puts in their own question. Kind of like the fact or fiction threads. Thus, I'm going to start this off- What if Houston never traded Jim Jackson for David Wesley? EDIT: A rule here is to back up your answers with reasonable ideas.
We would of been a .500 team and we would of been at the lottery position What would happen if we didnt resign Dikembe or Jon Barry?
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">What would happen if we didnt resign Dikembe or Jon Barry?</div> Remember, its What If... thread. The Houston organization would likely find younger players to replace those guys through free agency or trades, which is actually fairly easy if you think about it. Barry is a one dimensional player thats really only good for his three point shooting while Mutumbo is a low post player that is mainly used for defense. Some names that come to mind are Gadzuric, PJ Brown, or some guy through the lottery such as Juliet Hodge. What if Houston had gotten a legit powerforward before the trade deadline? How well would we have faired in the playoffs?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AznxBaller:</div><div class="quote_post"> What if Houston had gotten a legit powerforward before the trade deadline? How well would we have faired in the playoffs?</div> We would've beaten Dallas and given Phoenix a run for their money .. but we would've lost in 6. What if the Rockets aquire the 30th pick in the draft, who would they draft?
I think they'd draft a PG with the 30th pick, but I could also see them taking Salim Stoudamire...while undersized, him and James would be electric off the bench, and they could always choose Francisco Garcia with the 24th pick if they choose to get a PF through the free agency/trade route... What if Rudy T had never had health issues? Would he still be the coach of the Rockets today?
Look we work even harder than the players. while they're having their seasons off enjoying their holiday, we are still arguing about where the Rox will go next season! Any reward goes to us for that?
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">What if Rudy T had never had health issues? Would he still be the coach of the Rockets today?</div> That's something only God can answer. His health issues is non-basketball related, and that's something you just can't help. Him departing from basketball probably due to lack of motivation and desire for the game is a different story. What if the Rockets defeated the Mavs in the first round after getting both games on the road?
The Rockets would have put a scare to Phoenix, but would bow out in 6 games, like the Mavs did. What if we had kept our three first round picks: Jefferson, Armstrong and Collins, and never traded for Eddie Griffin in the 2001 draft?
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">What if the Rockets defeated the Mavs in the first round after getting both games on the road?</div> Houston would have been praised by sports analysts as the underdog team. They would have probably been able to push the Phoenix series to six games but in the end lose due to the Suns' speed and quickness. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">What if we had kept our three first round picks: Jefferson, Armstrong and Collins, and never traded for Eddie Griffin in the 2001 draft?</div> Houston would be a totally different team- it would be a playoff team probably in the 8th seed, but instead of centering around the inside outside method, it would mainly rely on guard/wing play. Mobley, Richardson, and Francis would be the big guns. The Rockets would be a much faster team that's explosive on the fast break. What if Yao works on his explosiveness during the offseason and comes back with better low post moves and endurance?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AznxBaller:</div><div class="quote_post">What if Yao works on his explosiveness during the offseason and comes back with better low post moves and endurance?</div> Then we can expect a monster performance from him. Probably not as dominant as Shaq yet but will draw lots of double teams. He will make his teammates work easier since the opponent will double teaming him or t-mac all the time. Especially if they work on the high screen and roll. Yao will also probably average 20/9. And Houston will finish in top 4 seed in the west. What if Houston had drafted Amare in 2003 instead of Yao?
Stevie and Amare would have made an explosive combo, and will stay together for at least five seasons. However, the team won't be winning any championships. What if the team wasn't plagued by injuries in 2002?
If we werent plagued by injuries we still wouldnt make the playoffs but have 9-10 more wins. We would also have a lower chance in the lottery so we would never get yao. What if we aquire the first pick in the nba draft this season?
Then I think they would pick a good point gaurd and have a good chance for a title run. What if the Marion and Joe Johnson deal would have been done with Orlando and the Suns would have got T-Mac.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting da pimp 1:</div><div class="quote_post">Then I think they would pick a good point gaurd and have a good chance for a title run. What if the Marion and Joe Johnson deal would have been done with Orlando and the Suns would have got T-Mac.</div> Houston would have another mediocre season in the 44-50 win range, and another first round exit. What if Juwan Howard had not gotten injured?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trip:</div><div class="quote_post">What if Juwan Howard had not gotten injured?</div> The Rockets would have still ended up in the 5th spot to play the Mavs. They would have beaten the Mavs, then the Suns, but then they would have lost a tough series with the Spurs. And Andre Barrett would still be a Rocket. What if the Rockets had a fast start instead of a slow start at the beginning of the season?
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">What if the Rockets had a fast start instead of a slow start at the beginning of the season?</div> Then the Jackson and Lue trade would have never happened and Houston would have gotten the 7th or 6th seed in the playoffs. They would have been never been truly a great team since Jackson isn't fast enough to keep up against opponents in the west and Lue would have just continued being, well bad. What if Sura never came out of the surgery he had in December great?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AznxBaller:</div><div class="quote_post">What if Sura never came out of the surgery he had in December great?</div> The Rockets would have lost a great role player and might have been moved down a seed or two in the playoffs. What if the Houston-Orlando trade never went down? (You mind if we make something like this in the Magic forum?)
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> What if the Houston-Orlando trade never went down? (You mind if we make something like this in the Magic forum?)</div> No not really, I got it from the 76ers forum anyway. If the trade never went down, Houston would have floundered between lottery team and 7th or 8th seed playoff team. They would have never been anything great and Yao's potential would have been wasted with Francis handling the ball. What if Yao went down in the middle of last season? Would it really have the major of an effect?
Yes, that's their big defensive presence. What if the Shaq deal would have never happended, would Wade still of bloomed as he did?
i dont think so. Havin Shaq gave him a lot of confidence. by the way isnt this a Rockets section. why r u mentionin the Shaq and Wade
