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When do we win a ring?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Htowngenius, Jul 23, 2016.

  1. Htowngenius

    Htowngenius Member

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    Want some honest opinions - will the beard get us there?

    Will it be the next star?

    What do you think is a realistic timeframe before we get our next ring?

    Personally I think we need to get one and will get one in the next 3-4 yrs
     
  2. ilovehtownbb

    ilovehtownbb Member

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    maybe next year
     
  3. getbloodyred

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    I think it'll take us a few years, atleast two. I wouldn't even be surprised if it was five or six years down the line with another superstar, and Harden in a "aging superstar" role a la Kawhi and Duncan in 2014.
     
  4. coachbadlee

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    No time soon.
     
  5. D-rock

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    When was the last time a 1 superstar led team won a ring in NBA? Harden needs at least one more true superstar type player to just challenge realistically.
     
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    Beyond the Les era
     
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  7. Mr. Clutch

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    Not on the horizon
     
  8. Plowman

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    DM might be able to piece it together on the fly for Les, but we'll likely have to wait for him to sell/relinquish control. A pure Morey rebuild (not a pretense of "reloading" when we're not really going to have enough to get there) is what I've always wanted. It takes out the extremely narrow margin of error/huge downside risk and puts the odds on our side instead of swimming against the current/playing musical chairs. We could embed a TRUE culture while playing to our strengths....Give the Wiz TIME ...Let that Houston Rockets culture grow organically..tended to by our crew.
    I know with Beard/Le$ this isn't happening.... I DO believe with the right coach/players, James could lead us to titles.
    That said, I have almost zero faith in MDA and the high scoring entertainment train that represents Leslie's "vision" producing anything but some regular season wins followed by quick postseason exits.
     
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    2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 and 2222
     
  10. kjayp

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    I dont see it happenin anytime soon...
     
  11. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    When Les sells the team, or someone else takes over.

    DD
     
  12. peleincubus

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    In the future.
     
  13. Space Ghost

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    When management/owner prioritize winning over money.
     
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    If you were around in the 90's it happened when dream changed. He realized the team was bigger than himself. Everyone else on that team fell in line and got HUNGRY. I don't see that hunger yet. Harden has the talent. Question is does he have the dedication. Does he have the DRIVE it takes. I just have not seen it yet. I will be VERY interested in how he comes out this season. He has a system, some shooters, no excuses not to be an MVP candidate this year.
     
  15. daywalker02

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    How can we win a trophy or rings when the team has not been to the Finals in many years.

    You have to get amount of Final appearances first.
     
  16. RocketsFido

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    Not while Les is the owner. We'll need to draft a generational player like Hakeem or Lebron to do that.
     
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  17. mrm32

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    Sarcasm? Because 2015 GSW.
     
  18. thejav

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    lower your expectations
     
  19. Thefabman

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    When les is gone.
     
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    When we can beat a GSW team + Durant in a 7 game series.

    So... not any time soon.
     

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