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Leslie Alexander puts the Houston Rockets up for sale

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jul 17, 2017.

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  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    Investment firm involved?

    No & we're not going to.

    Health okay?

    His health is fine. He's healthy. It's a grind though. He's tired. He's healthy & looks great. It's been a long time. 24 years. This is a guy who's standard for excellence & accountability is high.
     
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    I'm more worried about a new owner changing everything up. Les was extremely forward thinking and progressive when he brought in Daryl Morey. A bad owner can come in and hire the next "Billy King" retread that wrecks the franchise.
     
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    What does this mean Tadrick??
     
    #123 Haymitch, Jul 17, 2017
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    Rockets were 21st in attendance and was a top 4 team last year.
     
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    Wonder if Harden was in on this before he signed his extension
     
    #125 blackistan, Jul 17, 2017
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    What if big yao and fellow chairmans buy rockets?
    That would be the only way I'd be sold on this, so to speak.
     
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    #127 rockets13champs, Jul 17, 2017
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    I'll always be a fan but now nervous how team will be ran. That's what I love about our franchise how it's like a close family. From the top down everyone on same page.
     
    #128 CALI_MOST_WANTD, Jul 17, 2017
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    Can't complain one bit about what Les has done for this team, he has done everything he could do to make us a championship contender.

    So there is not a lot of room for improvement as far as that is concerned which is scary.
     
    #129 DieHard Rocket, Jul 17, 2017
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    I would probably do the same if I were him. Overall > 13% annual return pre-tax. That was GOOD.

    Just that the timing is bad. Incredibly painful for the fans.
     
    #130 yixiixiy, Jul 17, 2017
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    I'm going to the bank now to get a loan. Don't worry brehs I'll make Houston basketball great again.
     
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    Most of you are from TX. I'm sure one of you clowns are an oil tycoon. Buy the team and lets get back to Melo news
     
    #132 jamisonrocket, Jul 17, 2017
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    Can the big UH booster afford it?
     
    #133 Icehouse, Jul 17, 2017
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    Harden, CP3, Melo, and Lebron should buy it together ;)
     
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    He was an amazing owner, really hoping the new one will be as great as him.
     
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    On the bright side, could this finally mean NHL in Houston?
     
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    The NBA won't allow a team from Houston to move to a market like Seattle. A market like Sacramento would be one thing. But there's literally 0% chance the Rockets are moved.
     
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    New owner.
    Fires Morey.
    Hires Phil Jackson as GM
    Clyde Drexler as coach.
    Yao Ming as play-by-play.
    Goes back to blue pajama jerseys.
    Renames the team to the "Texas Houstonians" to match the Houston Texans.
    Moves the arena to Katy.

    MATTRESS MACK, WHERE YOU AT
     
    #138 napalm06, Jul 17, 2017
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    Doesn't LeBron want to own a team?
     
    #139 thirdengine, Jul 17, 2017
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    This is Houston... I'm surprised they made this move with $40 - $50 dollar oil prices.

    Could have waited until some of the big players had fatter pockets...

    I bet the Franchise goes for $2.5B - $3B
     
    #140 bigred77, Jul 17, 2017
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