They are not true rockets fans. Facts are facts. Les got drexler. What about drexler only fans and title only fans. Nothing is sacred *tsk*tsk btw not sure what a 99er is when been coming here since 97
I was getting onto the poster about using the 'racist' term of 'owner' to describe Leslie opposed to the newly implemented NBA approved 'non-racist' term 'governor' to describe the role Leslie previously had. Halfway poking fun since it's ridiculous.
Les Alexander ain't anything now but a rich person in Florida. He's not a governor or owner of the Rockets because he doesn't love the Rockets or the city of Houston or their fans.
http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=1993_1150656 Patterson chronology 1976-1983 -- Begins Rockets career as part-time worker in ticket sales and other areas. 1984 -- After earning a law degree from the University of Texas, joins his father, Rockets president and general manager Ray Patterson, in the front office as counsel to the president and marketing director. 1986 -- Takes control of the team's business operations, installing a computer system to handle ticketing, accounting and player personnel operations. Feb. 12, 1989 -- After accepting Houston's bid coordinated by Patterson, NBA holds its All-Star Game at The Summit. Sept. 11, 1989 -- Named at age 32 as the Rockets' general manager, succeeding his father in that role and becoming the youngest GM in the NBA. Sept. 27, 1990 -- Acquires point guard Kenny Smith from Atlanta along with Roy Marble for Tim McCormick and John Lucas. Feb. 21, 1990 -- Acquires starting guard Vernon Maxwell from San Antonio Spurs for an undisclosed amount of cash. June 27, 1990 -- Trades the rights to Alec Kessler to Miami for the rights to Dave Jamerson and Carl Herrera. July 2, 1990 -- Signs guard Sleepy Floyd to four-year contract; Floyd is released after the 1992-93 season. Sept. 3, 1991 -- Negotiates three-year contract with top draft choice John Turner, who fails to stick with the Rockets. Oct. 23, 1991 -- Signs Kenny Smith to five-year contract. Feb. 18, 1992 -- Fires Rockets coach Don Chaney and names Rudy Tomjanovich as interim head coach. March 23, 1992 -- Suspends center Hakeem Olajuwon without pay, claiming he has failed to play when physically able to do so. Olajuwon claims he is suffering from a hamstring injury and is unable to play, and suggests he is unsure if he wants to play for the Rockets if Patterson remains as general manager. May 20, 1992 -- Names Tomjanovich as head coach. June 24, 1992 -- Despite a chorus of boos from The Summit fans, makes the decision to draft forward Robert Horry, who goes on to become a productive forward in his rookie season. March 15, 1993 -- Olajuwon signs a four-year extension with the Rockets worth $25.4 million that places him under contract with the team through 1999. July 30, 1993 -- Rockets owner Charlie Thomas completes the sale of the team to businessman Les Alexander. Aug. 30, 1993 -- Alexander fires Patterson as Rockets general manager.
https://www.spotrac.com/nba/cap/ Is this correct? 5th largest payroll. ~ 8.7 million less than number 1
We WON not one but TWO Championships under Sir Uncle Les Alexander It seems like fake fans like @tinman and @Rasheed would rather have the Rockets with zero championships in our history Baffling...
I mean...you're paying $75 million to 2 guys. We're not a rebuilding team. Of course it's on the high side. Doesn't disprove any of the criticisms of Tilman, though. Still not paying up for quality role players to round out the team, while other teams are. Still not willing to take on salary to help Morey in future trades. Still very willing to use assets to duck the tax, despite public comments saying otherwise.
