http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2012/05/a-good-day-in-the-rockets-star-search/ Jonathan Feigen's thoughts on what recent events (Lakers playoff exit, SVG firing) might mean the Rockets effort to find another star: Spoiler
I do not want Pau.... He didnt achieve much in Memphis (even though he was young) as the "Star Player". He is a good Robin, but he is no Batman
The problem with Memphis was Pau didn't have a "Robin" there. Shane Battier was probably the 2nd best player on the roster (remember Memphis tanked after the Battier trade even when Gasol was still on the roster) and he's a defensive specialist/shooter/ball-mover. On the offensive side, who did they really have? Mike Miller? Bonzi? Jason Williams? Stromile Swift? None of them really was really that great. I would think that the Houston team that Gasol would be joining will have more talent than the Memphis squad that he left, even if Kyle Lowry is traded for him.
I'll say it again: trade for Dwight Howard and then use the cap space to sign Deron Williams. Howard will re-sign if we get D-Will, then we have an excellent combo moving into the foreseeable future. The main questions are: - Do we have enough to acquire Howard? - Do we have enough cap space to sign Williams? Can someone answer these with something more than speculation? Well, the first question will probably be entirely speculation, but I'm looking for some BimaThug-like thoughts on #2.
We need a young superstar who wants to play here. Don't know why we haven't bought into the Indiana model. We have a good majority of those same pieces and could nab two more with a smart draft. Hell even the Spurs for that matter. Guys who limit the turnovers, play solid defense and are unselfish with the basketball.
1. I wonder if the emergence of Goran Dragic makes the Rockets more willing to part with Lowry, assuming that Dragic is willing to come back at a non-stupid price. 2. That said, I would still prefer not giving up Lowry. He can be packaged in a separate trade. I also wouldn't be said if he stays on the roster and either plays next to Dragic or even as a sixth man (playing close to 30 mpg rather than 20). 3. I'd prefer giving the Lakers some combination of picks (the 14th, the 16th or even a pick that they acquire) or younger guys (Budinger, Morris) instead of Lowry. The Laker sure look like they can use some new blood, but they might prefer ready-made help given Kobe's age... Not sure how Jimmy Buss thinks.
Pau was only meant to be one piece of a plan... If we'd had Pau and had been able to rent Howard, then we would have a better chance at signing Deron Williams and that would give us a better chance of keeping Howard... D-Will, Pau, Howard is a very big, talented team.. If we'd been able to keep C-Lee and Parsons that would be a SCARY good team on both sides of the floor.. D-Will C-Lee Parsons Pau Dwight
If we pass up the ability to aquire draft picks, or the ability to play in free agency, all because we are holding out for some franchise altering trade that has a slim chance at happening, i am gonna slam my junk in a door. These shoot for the moon/get rich quick schemes are wearing thin.
I can talk myself into Gasol for one reason - as a mentor for Donuts on/off court. I even think that in the short term there would be success with Gasol manning the low post. But the important part, long term, we would have an improved an improved Motiejunas.
iam having a hard time understanding the plans of getting pau, he will not be the face of our franchise, so i guess morey wants him just to have a stronger package for a star
