Just joking but here's the conspiracy: Steve (gets his way) Franchise refuses to play in Vancouver Goes to Rockets and begins to assert his influence: sign Cuttino Mobley sign Mo Taylor keep Walt Williams draft Terrance Morris sign Moochie Norris Really I love Steve and do not believe he is running things, but I do believe he has influence and the Rockets will do anything to be sure he is happy and signs long term next year. I knew Moochie was a lock when Steve said at media day " I will be hurt if Moochie is not re-signed"
Sorry, forgot the theory: Each of Rocket offseason moves were made to keep Steve happy and try to keep him a Rocket. That set CD and Rudy's priorities.
If locking up Mooch long term means that Stevie wont test the waters next summer...I'll change my negative tune about Mooch's contract immediately you may have a point