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[tinman special] Which of these former Rockets would you add to this team?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by SamFisher, Jan 24, 2008.

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Which of these former Rockets would you add to the current roster?

  1. The Jet - Kenny Smith 90-91

    56 vote(s)
    21.2%

  2. Mad Max - Vernon Maxwell 91-92

    102 vote(s)
    38.6%

  3. OT - Otis Thorpe 93-94

    85 vote(s)
    32.2%

  4. Sleepy - Eric Floyd 88-89

    7 vote(s)
    2.7%

  5. Rodney McCray 84-85

    5 vote(s)
    1.9%

  6. T-Rex - Kevin Willis 97-98

    9 vote(s)
    3.4%
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  1. SamFisher

    SamFisher Contributing Member

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    If you could add one of these six to the current team, who would you pick?

    ground rules are: No serious HOF types - Hakeem, Clyde, Moses - you guys are DQ'd from this poll. Only role players and marginal all stars need apply.


    Kenny Smith 1990-91
    17 ppg, 7 apg, 50% fg, 36% 3pt

    http://clutchfans.net/players/kenny_smith/

    Vernon Maxwell 1991-92
    17 ppg, 4 apg 41% fg, 34% 3pt 1.2 spg

    http://clutchfans.net/players/vernon_maxwell/

    Otis Thorpe 1993-94
    14 ppg, 10.6 rpg

    http://clutchfans.net/players/otis_thorpe/

    Sleepy Floyd 1988-89

    14 ppg, 8 apg 44%, 37%

    http://clutchfans.net/players/sleepy_floyd/

    Rodney McCray 1984-85

    14 ppg 7 rpg 53% fg

    http://clutchfans.net/players/rodney_mccray/

    Kevin Willis 1997-98

    16 ppg 8 rpg

    http://clutchfans.net/players/kevin_willis/
     
    #1 SamFisher, Jan 24, 2008
    Last edited: Jan 24, 2008
  2. MR. MEOWGI

    MR. MEOWGI Contributing Member

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    How about a 1994 Horry vs Shane?
     
    #2 MR. MEOWGI, Jan 24, 2008
  3. Blake

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    OT would push us over the top
     
    #3 Blake, Jan 24, 2008
  4. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    Kenny Smith would be an upgrade over rafer for sure. I'd love to have a guard who can shoot 50+ %

    Alternatively Mad Max
     
    #4 Sweet Lou 4 2, Jan 24, 2008
  5. ima_drummer2k

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    I'd love to see Rodney McCray filling the lane on this team like the good ol' days.

    What about Allen Leavell bringing that energy off the bench like Mike James was supposed to this year?
     
    #5 ima_drummer2k, Jan 24, 2008
  6. blaqnitti

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    Although Mad Max would bring that "edge" this team lacks, I think OT would bring that "Oomp" that this team sorely needs.
    A musclebound tough guy who eats glass for a living.
    Everything he catches in the paint, he is going to dunk (along with anybody foolish enough to try to stop him :D ).
    No more missed layups from the 4 spot.

    Plus, noone in the league today is gonna outmuscle or out"tough" OT.










    and maybe we could add Mr. Mean as a reserve.
     
    #6 blaqnitti, Jan 24, 2008
  7. weslinder

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    Does John Lucas count as a "serious HOF" type? This team needs a PG most, and he'd be the best available. If not him, then most talented player, so Otis Thorpe.
     
    #7 weslinder, Jan 24, 2008
  8. Curly

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    That's Brook's roll...Aaron, not Scotty.
     
    #8 Curly, Jan 24, 2008
  9. rocketsregle

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    It was a hard decision between Mad Max and Otis Thorpe. But many times I have wished Yao had Otis Thorpe. So Otis Thorpe it is for me.
     
    #9 rocketsregle, Jan 24, 2008
  10. Mr. Clutch

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    Mad Max, so we can stop playing Bonzi.

    Our PF position is looking good right now.
     
    #10 Mr. Clutch, Jan 24, 2008
  11. MR. MEOWGI

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    Why do people think this team needs a pg the most?

    Our starting PF averages 3 ppg.
     
    #11 MR. MEOWGI, Jan 24, 2008
  12. LFE171

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    OT was the SHT! I remember he'd bring down a rebound, palm the ball with his hand and throw it down court like it was just a random pick up game.

    And no one wanted to throw it down with him. What an enforcer.
     
    #12 LFE171, Jan 24, 2008
  13. Dave_78

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    I think OT was the best player BUT we are in pretty decent shape at PF with our three-headed monster. I think Mad Max would give this team a meanstreak that it needs but he was streaky and played the same position as Tmac.

    That leaves me with Kenny Smith. I was never a fan of Kenny but he would fill our biggest hole in the lineup.
     
    #13 Dave_78, Jan 24, 2008
  14. Clutch

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    I'd say Otis is probably the biggest talent and Kenny the biggest need.

    Edit - what Dave_78 said :)
     
    #14 Clutch, Jan 24, 2008
  15. baller4life315

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    This team is dying for a closer. Give me Cassell -- even though he's not listed.
     
    #15 baller4life315, Jan 24, 2008
  16. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    Exactly.

    DD
     
    #16 DaDakota, Jan 24, 2008
  17. Buck Turgidson

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    Our combo of PFs averages about 16 pts & 15 boards per 48 mins.

    With the choices available...I'd go with Kenny or Vernon. Does Kenny's better shooting outweigh Max's athleticism & defense?
     
    #17 Buck Turgidson, Jan 24, 2008
  18. TeamUSA

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    haha, nice title. Tinman special. I feel you.
     
    #18 TeamUSA, Jan 24, 2008
  19. SamFisher

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    If penetration is the key - there is one player on that list who is above and beyond everybody else who is thus far getting no love with zero votes.
     
    #19 SamFisher, Jan 24, 2008
  20. bladeage

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    No love for Sleepy? cmon!
     
    #20 bladeage, Jan 24, 2008
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