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[Washington Post] Mike Wilbon mentions a situation like Houston being good for Lebron

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Cleepy, Jul 2, 2010.

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  1. Cleepy

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    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/01/AR2010070106172.html

    A good read if nothing else, plus a mention of Houston at the end of the article...

    Want to switch gears and go to Houston, where the Rockets are ready and have the pieces to facilitate a sign-and-trade, and still will be left with a roster than can seriously contend? That's understandable. The Rockets' GM, Daryl Morey, has already had just such a conversation with Chris Bosh, who reportedly listened, but has no such pressure guiding his interests.

    Morey made the point that Bosh can join a team or a celebrity trio in Miami, which might not be as suited to win now, even with Riley coaching, as the hype over having such a threesome would indicate. If you don't think role players are important to winning championships, take a look at all those plays made over the years during championship runs by guys such as Michael Cooper, John Paxson, Robert Horry, Steve Kerr, Ron Harper, the aforementioned D. Fisher. Even a guy like James Posey, who helped Boston win two years ago, doesn't work for food. It takes money. Miami might be able to find some. The Knicks? Not so much. But it's up to LeBron to decide this is an urgent situation. If winning is the only thing to him, this might be his best chance to jump-start that part of his career.

    Not hinting anything, but it's good enough to pick my spirits up about landing a player like Chris Bosh :grin:
     
    #1 Cleepy, Jul 2, 2010
  2. Mr. Clutch

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    Good to see that the idea of Houston as a great destination is getting traction in the media. Let's hope the players are listening.
     
    #2 Mr. Clutch, Jul 2, 2010
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    Man i really like Mike Wilbon and he knows what he is talking bout glad to see the rockets getting some media attention
     
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    Interesting article.
     
    #4 clos4life, Jul 2, 2010
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    I said this a few days ago, The Rox and Bulls are the best two spots for James IF he is interested in winning titles.
     
    #5 rockets934life, Jul 2, 2010
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    good find
     
    #6 DCHAMP, Jul 2, 2010
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    That's just a NWU Alum giving another fellow NWU Alum a shout out.
     
    #7 wakkoman, Jul 2, 2010
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    Houston is the best destination for any big free agent, but the thing is they are after the money and fame, and IMO most of them don't care about wining.
     
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    I would be happy if Cleveland would actually SnT
     
    #9 HTown_TMac, Jul 2, 2010
  10. Depressio

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    I completely and totally agree. Houston is like an random extremely hot girl that's moist and ready to go, but these free agents are choosing teams like Sarah Jessica Parker who could be hot (with facial modifications), but is really just famous and that's about it.
     
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    If Yao didn't have an injury history plus cap room,Houston would have been the ideal place for him.
     
    #11 saleem, Jul 2, 2010
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    yeah but the one thing that's known is that RA has a WHOLE lot more experience. I don't think a rookie coach has ever won a championship first year in the league. or have they?

    good find btw.
     
    #12 magnetik, Jul 2, 2010
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    That's a big "IF". This is Lebron INC we're talking about
     
    #13 rock4ever, Jul 2, 2010
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    This is definitely the best analysis posted concerning the Free agency
    i don't say it cause i'm a Rockets fan , but really: which roster (apart from Chicago) can make James win a champ better than us?

    hope that players want to win
    cause money: they 'll get it wherever they go
     
    #14 RyanB, Jul 2, 2010
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    truth.

    if bosh really wants to win and win now, we got the squad for him.
     
    #15 dreamfellas21, Jul 2, 2010
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    makes me happy some people out there are giving Houston some credit :)
     
    #16 CoolHandLee, Jul 2, 2010
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    mike wilbon has always defied espn's biases. he's the tolerable half of PTI. great journalist
     
    #17 houstonhoya, Jul 2, 2010
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    C'mon Lebron! You get your true max deal and a chance to win multiple rings if you come to Houston. Don't forget the China Effect!!
     
    #18 Angkor Wat, Jul 2, 2010
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    how long will clutchfans be shutdown for if we got bosh and lebron? 2 weeks? :cool:
     
    #19 robbie380, Jul 2, 2010
  20. Cleepy

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    Thanks for the feedback. I was sure how it would go since this was my first post after years of following the Rockets and Clutchfans.

    I'm just glad there's popular media figures not completely discounting the Rockets
     
    #20 Cleepy, Jul 2, 2010
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