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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rockHEAD, Jun 30, 2004.

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  1. rockHEAD

    rockHEAD Contributing Member

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    ** IF NO IMAGES APPEAR, TRY AGAIN LATER, BANDWIDTH BEING RAPED! **

    Press conference was awesome, the fans were pumped and loud!! Local radio estimates about 1000+ fans showed up! We were hollering "TMAC TMAC TMAC" as well as "LUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" it was totally nuts!! TMAC and the rest of the new Rockets could really feel the love! It was a really great event! Thanks Les and the Rockets organization!


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  2. codell

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    So TMac is #1 (Buck Johnson's #)

    Lue is #10 (Minnifield's only #)

    Gaines is #4 (Barkley's old #)

    is Howard going to be #5 (Cat's # :()
     
    #2 codell, Jun 30, 2004
  3. Rule0001

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    nice photos rock!
     
    #3 Rule0001, Jun 30, 2004
  4. KaiSeR SoZe

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    I hope not, It's just too sudden:(
     
    #4 KaiSeR SoZe, Jun 30, 2004
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    where was juwan?
     
    #5 rocksolid, Jun 30, 2004
  6. killtaker

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    Can somebody guestimate how many fans showed up?

    You guys must've been rowdy because Rockets.com states, 'The large throng of Rockets fans in attendance was loud and boisterous throughout the 15-minute conference, with McGrady often shaking his head in amazement at the enthusiasm of the fans. "In my seven years, I have never seen anything like this," McGrady said in reference to his enthusiastic welcome. "I appreciate the love ... I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston." '

    Great job, guys!! Welcome home, T-Mac.
     
    #6 killtaker, Jun 30, 2004
  7. rockHEAD

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    Juwan had previous commitments and was not present.

    SportsRadio 610 said about 1000 fans showed up. We filled up the back end of the lower bowl, about four sections! It was awesome!

    edit: see Tim's response below
     
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    Great photo's! Thanks Rockhead!:cool:
     
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    man, if this is any indication of what the fans will be like during the season.....the Showroom is gonna be ROCKIN!!

    You guys that went did one HELLUVA JOB, I cant say how proud I am that you diehards made so much ruckus.:D
     
    #9 Rockets2K, Jun 30, 2004
  10. DonnyMost

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    thought I'd add mine..

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    Our operations staff had the estimate at well over 2000 people at the event -- they said 2500 would actually be a better estimate. They were working off the section maps that show capacity in the areas fans were sitting.

    At any event, way, way more people than we anticipated. That was great.

    Tim
     
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  13. rockHEAD

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    #13 rockHEAD, Jun 30, 2004
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    Who took all those photos of the press conference? :confused:

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    T-Mac was STOKED way to go guys!!!
     
    #14 KingCheetah, Jun 30, 2004
  15. rockHEAD

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    TV images....

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    man the press conf was great im glad i went i was as close as you could get before the workers stopped you lol
     
    #16 rocketlaunch, Jun 30, 2004
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    I can't see your pics rock?
     
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  18. rockHEAD

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    bandwidth probably being raped. :(
     
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  19. KaiSeR SoZe

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    Hey rockHEAD,

    when Lue and Gaines started talking were the fans booing? On TV it looked like they were booing but since you got a first hand look what did you hear?
     
    #19 KaiSeR SoZe, Jun 30, 2004
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    Tim,

    I am sure there were many more like me that were trying to get away from work to come down for the intro, and couldn't get away at the last minute.

    This is a huge deal for the Rockets. Just imagine the marketing aspect alone of a Yao/McGrady combo.

    And we still have an MLE and TE to play with for more FA's. :eek:
     
    #20 Rudyball, Jun 30, 2004
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