David Aldridge on Lowry

[gmoney411]

Originally Posted by Codman I'm still on the Kyle Bandwagon. I don't think you find guards that play his style too often. He's a unqiue brand. I don't like how Houston treats its investments. Kyle was the man before Mcfail was brought it. We rewarded Kyle's fight and dedication with a contract, and because Goran played well, we're looking to dump Kyle like he's nothing. Not thrilled about that.

I like Lowry too but I don't think the Rockets can allow Dragic to just walk for nothing.

[Codman]

Originally Posted by Juxtaposed Jolt Next to Parsons and Martin, Lowry is our most tradeable player. And the FO isn't looking to dump like he's nothing: it's not as if we're dealing Lowry for a bag of chips and a half-eaten candy bar.

If you trade him for a draft pick in the teens, you are. Kyle is worth more than that, especially around the league.

Your proved my point though: We're dealing him without a great reason. What if Goran doesn't stay? What's our insurance policy?

Even if Kyle is unhappy with McHale, he will still put his all on the court. He plays with energy every time. I do like Goran's game, but he doesn't posess that same instinct when things start going downhill.

I'm a Rockets fan regardlesss, but to me, when you treat your high-paid investments like a tradechip for a POTENTIAL talent, it scares playes away from your team.

Players want security, especially when they've earned it. Kyle has earned his money and should be in Houston's long-term plans.

If he hadn't had his medical illness, this wouldn't be an issue.

There isn't a single constant on our team outside of Luis Scola.

Hell, we got rid of Chuck Hayes and look what he did for the team. The fact is, you keep some of your core, regardless of the next big thing. That's how your build up. You bring in new talent with the vets, create team and personnel chemistry and make your franchise inviting.

I will say that I am on board to trade K-mart. He is not playing with the same drive anymore, so a change for both parties would be fair.

[ThisIsOurCity]

It would be stupid to let Dragic walk and get nothing. The smart move is to trade Lowry for good value and resign Dragic. It would be great if we could keep them both, but they are to good to play the same position on the same team.

[Codman]

Originally Posted by ThisIsOurCity It would be stupid to let Dragic walk and get nothing. The smart move is to trade Lowry for good value and resign Dragic. It would be great if we could keep them both, but they are to good to play the same position on the same team.

I understand this view from a basektball standpoint, but I'm looking at it from a management-player-potential player perspective.

The Rockets, over the last few years, have not been the best with relationships with players.

I was with them with the way they treated Tracy because it was warranted.

Some of the other stuff isn't.

The last straw may be Chandler Parsons. If you get rid of him, you're not committed to any of your current players that you want to build with.

[cardpire]

Originally Posted by smr6 The Rockets fully wanted to bring both of them back.

have some great ocean front property in arizona that i'm looking to sell if you're interested.

[clos4life]

Originally Posted by smr6 We aren't looking to dumb Kyle because of Dragic. The Rockets fully wanted to bring both of them back. Lowry is the one who forced the hand in shopping him around by saying he doesn't want to play here unless something changes coaching wise, and especially not if Dragic comes back.

Bingo. Be professional and don't call out your coach and then you get to stay in town. It's that simple.

[ThatBoyNick]

one way or the other... THATS IT!! THATS THE RIDDLE!! for Doc Rocket, were going to either trade up for a top pick or were gonna trade for an allstar...not sure if thats news though. :P