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Last Stand for Bull?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by calbear, Oct 4, 2002.

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  1. calbear

    calbear Contributing Member

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    http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/articles/20021003/430928.html
    NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Hornets forward Matt Bullard did not pass his physical because of a degenerative disc disease on his lower spine, team officials said Wednesday.

    Bullard will begin the season on the injured list. He missed 37 games last season because of injuries, 35 because of back spasms. He averaged 3.4 points and 1.5 rebounds in 31 games last season.

    Didn't see this posted yet. Poor Matt. Looks like we might never see Bullard shoot a three again (can they just "pass" him on the phsyical later if they need him? I'm sure he'll be a superstar fly fisherman or broadcaster. Anyone know if he would make a good coach?
     
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  2. A-Train

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    First Hakeem, now Bullard...

    Is there something about playing for the Rockets that give players back problems?
     
    #2 A-Train, Oct 4, 2002
  3. SirCharlesFan

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    RETIRE AIR BULL'S JERSEY!!!!!
     
    #3 SirCharlesFan, Oct 4, 2002
  4. A-Train

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    How about we don't...

    I understand he was a fan favorite, but Bullard was basically a journeyman that stayed with the same team for nine seasons...
     
    #4 A-Train, Oct 4, 2002
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    Sorry, Matt. Good luck with the next phase.
     
    #5 Relativist, Oct 4, 2002
  6. B-ball freak

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    This is from having to carry the Rox on his back all those years!
     
    #6 B-ball freak, Oct 4, 2002
  7. StupidMoniker

    StupidMoniker I lost a bet

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    1) Definitely retire the Bull's jersey.

    2) I thought back spasms was just the made up injury they used to store people on the DL. :confused:
     
    #7 StupidMoniker, Oct 4, 2002
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    I thought the same thing. :( well good luck to Bull.
     
    #8 Uprising, Oct 4, 2002
  9. The Real Shady

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    If he's smart he would open up a restraunt here in Houston. They man is a legend.
     
    #9 The Real Shady, Oct 4, 2002
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    Yea, carrying the team... :D
     
    #10 ricerocket, Oct 4, 2002
  11. coke

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    oh no, players will get back problems after they left the Rox for other team:D :D :D :D :D :D
     
    #11 coke, Oct 4, 2002
  12. ricerocket

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    Bull should do the TV spot on 51... :cool:
     
    #12 ricerocket, Oct 4, 2002
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    I'm surprised that any body is even interested thats he hurt, but all in all I wish him the best.
     
    #13 because24, Oct 4, 2002
  14. Texas Stoke

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    For the love of Kapaya, bring back the Bull.
     
    #14 Texas Stoke, Oct 4, 2002
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    I'm sad to hear that he might not be playing anymore,he always bounced back strongly even after a string of poor games.The young guys on our team can learn a lot from his positive attitude and professional approach to the game.
    I wish him good health and luck in his future.
     
    #15 saleem, Oct 4, 2002
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    Bull should open a sports bar!!! it would rock!!!

    I bet you he gets a standing O if he retires and comes back as a coach or announcer or even replacing the game announcer, Mario! That is the ticket.....Bull doing the Rockets intros!!!!

    no offense, Mario:rolleyes:
     
    #16 montgo, Oct 5, 2002
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    No, those are shin splints.
     
    #17 Dogbelly, Oct 5, 2002
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    No, the real injury for IR was plantar fasciitis. That's not vogue anymore though... ;)
     
    #18 ricerocket, Oct 5, 2002
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    I miss the bull... !! He needs to stay part of the Rockets. Maybe they could higher him as a ball boy or heck give him Turbo's job... He can be our new mascot!
     
    #19 tycoonchip, Oct 5, 2002
  20. Rocket Fan

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    i dont know about the rockets mascot.. the texans mascot is a bull.. he could have been that!
     
    #20 Rocket Fan, Oct 5, 2002
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