Same issue we've been having for the past couple of years. NO PLAYBOOK. As we all know, it used to be give it to Hakeem and get out of his way, but we don't have a dominate low post player anymore....hint, hint Coach Rudy. Seriously, I don't understand how anyone can watch Rocket's games anymore. On offense: -Let Moochie dribble for 20 seconds -ISO right side Mobley -ISO left side Mobley -ISO middle Mobley -ISO Kenny Thomas 20 feet out -Stevie dribbling too much -Try to dribble in between defenders -Get trapped on the corners -Don't pass 'til you have lost your dribble -Kick out to Eddie and make him shoot the 3 On Defense -??? -??? -??? It just sickens me when I know we have talent like Eddie Griffin, and he's primarily a 3-point shooter, or we have very talented players like Stevie(favorite player in League) and Mobley, yet we don't utilize their skills except with ISOs. And someone please remind Kenny Thomas that he has very good footwork and a low post game.....and to sometimes use it! And stop being such a "players-coach" Rudy. It's like a teenager(Rockets) that needs a "Father" instead of a "Best Friend". Your word should be the LAW. Hell, if you have to.....do what Jim O'Brian....however you spell it.....did in Boston and declare your corner-stones and your role players. And Sooner or Later you may want to add some plays to the offense......and if you don't want to, hire an assistant or two that will. I don't know what the Rockets' future holds, but I think next year is the year we either make a strong run at the playoffs, or we might be looking at some drastic changes........player and/or coaching wise.
There are only two reasons that I can see for the Rox offensive woes. 1) Rudy's offense just doesn't work now that the zone rules are in place. Let's see if he can go into this offseason and make some adjustments. 2) Rudy can't get the players to execute his offense. Then either the players have to go or the coach has to go. Since I don't think Rudy's job is in jeopardy, and I don't think Less will make a complete roster overhaul, we better be rootin for 1.
