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So will Josh Smith address the REAL reason he left?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by aussie rocket, Jan 22, 2016.

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  1. aussie rocket

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    Obviously things have been patched up. Hopefully... But what was it in the first place?

    Dwight fall out, or... ?

    Sure wasn't money or role.

    Glad he's back but still curious about why he left to start with.
     
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    Doc promised him a bigger role..the 1st big off the bench. Here we had Dwight and Jones starting and then DMo and Capela off the bench. No one knew how long Dmo would be back. Plus we drafted Harrell.
     
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    The reason was:

    -Morey never gave a defined role for Josh, he probably told Smoove his role would be reduced once DMo came back

    -Doc Rivers sweet talked/lied to Smoove about a BIG role and how he can help to form a powerhouse that would dominate the league
     
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    That he's a bit of a moron? I don't think he'd like to talk about that much.
     
  5. JuanValdez

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    Why do people always think there's a hidden agenda? It seems to me like people are usually pretty honest about these things. Why couldn't it be exactly what Josh Smith said -- that there was an opportunity for a more defined role in LA? It looked to be the case at the time. Obviously, it didn't work out, but that doesn't mean there wasn't an opportunity.

    EDIT: If there is a "real reason," then no, he won't address it.
     
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    Morey was late to offer him any type of contract. He put Josh to the side while he was taking care of others first.
     
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    And rightfully so. He still offered him by far the best deal he could have gotten in terms of money and role. Josh Smith just wasn't smart enough to see that.
     
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    Some ******* on here said that it was because Harden slept with his wife.
    Someone actually said this on here.
     
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    Harden didn't take him to many Strip Clubs after games.

    Jordan and Griffin offered a better deal + celebs.
     
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    I remember that, he was so confident about it.
     
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    Dude was stupid confident about it, and stupid.
     
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    I think he said Harden cracked on his wife.
     
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    No he won't, nor will he need to...
     
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    Reporter : Josh, can you explain the reason you left the Rockets and go to the Clippers?

    Josh : LOL, really? You really want to know why I had chosen a better team than this shltty team?
     
  16. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    Playing time. Duh.
     
  17. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    Can I change my answer to money? I think Josh felt the Rocket's offer was too generous, but had too much pride to ask for less. That's it.
     
  18. heypartner

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    Josh also said it was because he thought LAC was a better contender with him than the Rockets.

    And apparently, he was right, despite not contributing much to LAC.

    As JuanValdez said,

    There doesn't have to be a hidden agenda, just because hidden agendas are fun to think about, like guessing what happens in the next ep of your fav tv show. It's so silly sometimes.
     
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    Dmo got hurt again and Capela is more effective in less minutes. Minutes opened up for josh now, that's it..
     
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