1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Who's the Best Wing/Perimeter Defender in Rockets History?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by steddinotayto, Nov 16, 2018.

?

Who is the Best Wing/Perimeter Defender in Rockets History?

Poll closed Nov 23, 2018.

  1. Shane Battier

    27 vote(s)
    54.0%

  2. Ron Artest

    3 vote(s)
    6.0%

  3. Trevor Ariza

    5 vote(s)
    10.0%

  4. PJ Tucker

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Patrick Beverley

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%

  6. Rafer Alston

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%

  7. Mario Elie

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%

  8. Robert Horry

    2 vote(s)
    4.0%

  9. Chris Paul

    2 vote(s)
    4.0%

  10. Carmelo Anthony

    8 vote(s)
    16.0%
Page 1 of 3
  1. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    19,116
    Likes Received:
    20,867
    Thoughts?

    EDIT: I will count write-in votes for Mad Max. I know i know, Vernon, it was a bad omission just to get a rise out of the people regarding Melo's inclusion.

    [​IMG]
     
    #1 steddinotayto, Nov 16, 2018
    Last edited: Nov 16, 2018
  2. justtxyank

    justtxyank Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2005
    Messages:
    42,676
    Likes Received:
    39,262
    No Ryan Bowen No Vote
     
    #2 justtxyank, Nov 16, 2018
    rockbox and kevC like this.
  3. BigMaloe

    BigMaloe Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2012
    Messages:
    13,817
    Likes Received:
    15,050
    Scottie pippen...

    But for real, for me, its maxwell
     
    #3 BigMaloe, Nov 16, 2018
    BaselineFade likes this.
  4. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    19,116
    Likes Received:
    20,867
    I was about to put Maxwell on here but chose to use Carmelo Anthony as the "Other' option
     
    #4 steddinotayto, Nov 16, 2018
  5. YOLO

    YOLO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2012
    Messages:
    46,688
    Likes Received:
    44,882
    cracking up at the last choice
     
    #5 YOLO, Nov 16, 2018
  6. BigMaloe

    BigMaloe Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2012
    Messages:
    13,817
    Likes Received:
    15,050
    Only player capable of locking down jordan...

    Why hes an other idk...
     
    #6 BigMaloe, Nov 16, 2018
    saleem likes this.
  7. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2016
    Messages:
    10,984
    Likes Received:
    13,588
    Shane Battier is the best ive seen. What set him apart was his discipline.

    Too many other defenders tried to go for blocks and would get fooled by pump fakes. Shane battier didnt care about blocks, he cared about making the shot as difficult as possible without fouling.

    His work on kobe was always fun to watch
     
    #7 Daddy Long Legs, Nov 16, 2018
    GotGame15 and hajkov like this.
  8. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    19,116
    Likes Received:
    20,867
    There are three things I can gather from this picture:

    [​IMG]

    1. This definitely resulted in a pass from Dirk because, hey, Ryan's guarding you.
    2. The fear it Dirk's eyes, telegraphing a message to his teammates "Hey, guys, I got Ryan Bowen on me. S-O-f*cking-S"
    3. Our uniforms were shiny as ****
     
    #8 steddinotayto, Nov 16, 2018
    rockbox, Killatron 2000, kevC and 3 others like this.
  9. smp

    smp Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2008
    Messages:
    1,714
    Likes Received:
    2,994
    Vernon Maxwell for sure.
     
    #9 smp, Nov 16, 2018
    saleem and BigMaloe like this.
  10. King901

    King901 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2008
    Messages:
    1,614
    Likes Received:
    243
    Von wafer
     
    #10 King901, Nov 16, 2018
    Spacemoth likes this.
  11. chenjy9

    chenjy9 Numbers Don't Lie
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2008
    Messages:
    13,534
    Likes Received:
    10,524
    Where is Mad Max?
     
    #11 chenjy9, Nov 16, 2018
    BigMaloe likes this.
  12. chenjy9

    chenjy9 Numbers Don't Lie
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2008
    Messages:
    13,534
    Likes Received:
    10,524
    Really CF?!? Battier over Junkyard Dog?!?
     
    #12 chenjy9, Nov 16, 2018
  13. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    19,116
    Likes Received:
    20,867
    Definitely my mistake in leaving him out. My bad guys.

    Can't change the poll now. Damn my incessant need to include subtle/not-subtle digs at Carmelo Anthony.
     
    #13 steddinotayto, Nov 16, 2018
    BigMaloe, topfive, smp and 1 other person like this.
  14. BaselineFade

    BaselineFade Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2018
    Messages:
    2,226
    Likes Received:
    4,471
    Yes it has to be Max. He was possibly the best on ball defender vs Jordan that I can remember. Maybe better than Dumars. He has to be on the list.
     
    #14 BaselineFade, Nov 16, 2018
    BigMaloe likes this.
  15. BaselineFade

    BaselineFade Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2018
    Messages:
    2,226
    Likes Received:
    4,471
    Gotcha
     
    #15 BaselineFade, Nov 16, 2018
  16. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    19,116
    Likes Received:
    20,867
    Still very early as we've only had 2.8% of the precincts reporting but Mad Max and Battier are tied.
     
    #16 steddinotayto, Nov 16, 2018
    BaselineFade likes this.
  17. justtxyank

    justtxyank Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2005
    Messages:
    42,676
    Likes Received:
    39,262
    This thread is ruined for sure. Sorry Ottomate
     
    #17 justtxyank, Nov 16, 2018
  18. snowconeman22

    snowconeman22 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2008
    Messages:
    14,059
    Likes Received:
    16,011
    Hakeem
     
    #18 snowconeman22, Nov 16, 2018
    rockbox and BaselineFade like this.
  19. smp

    smp Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2008
    Messages:
    1,714
    Likes Received:
    2,994
    Haha. I thought you might be one of the fans that's still pissed about him quitting on the team.
     
    #19 smp, Nov 16, 2018
  20. CometsWin

    CometsWin Breaker Breaker One Nine

    Joined:
    May 15, 2000
    Messages:
    28,028
    Likes Received:
    13,046
    Vernon Maxwell. Honorable mention to Mitch Wiggins.
     
    #20 CometsWin, Nov 16, 2018
    BigMaloe likes this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 3

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now