I think he is 52 today, maybe 51. I propose a toast to a man who has been with the Rockets for nearly 30 years, before they were even the Houston Rockets. If you Rudy-bashers can scram just for a second for this one, it would be greatly appreciated Thanks for (1970-present) The soft bank shots The All-Star appearances The defense. The speed. The dunks. The jaws-wired-shut appearance at the Summit after getting out of the hospital in 1977 The return to form post-injury The acceptance of being a bench player/retirement with dignity Scouting Drafting Coaching Houston's first champioship team Attracting quality players to the franchise Being a class act in an industry of ass-biters CBrownFanClub **(um. . .sorry, I was thinking about Dr. J there. . thanks for at least thingking about defense speed and dunks as a coach. . )
Right on! Rudy T. is 51 years old today. Hope he gets a big-ass present in Portland on Friday night!! ------------------ Just Win Baby! More Than Three Times!
Granted I have bashed Rudy's coaching, but I gotta give props to the guy who brought Houston back to back championships. Happy Birthday Rudy.
Right on. Happy B-day. ------------------ We would like to get rookie Francis on the break for some easy scoops in the first quarter...
If for nothing else, Rudy should be congratulated for not letting all the stress he puts himself under kill him for 51 years.
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