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[Tinman] Otis Thorpe sighting in Houston

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by RV6, Sep 12, 2013.

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  1. RV6

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Who did we see picking up <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&amp;src=hash">#Texans</a> gear at GoTexan store today? <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets">@HoustonRockets</a> great Otis Thorpe! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WeAreTexans&amp;src=hash">#WeAreTexans</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HTown&amp;src=hash">#HTown</a> <a href="http://t.co/Rnq1RgkM1E">pic.twitter.com/Rnq1RgkM1E</a></p>&mdash; Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/statuses/378191349289189376">September 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    Too bad they didn't interview him or something. He's certainly been MIA.

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    #1 RV6, Sep 12, 2013
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    That's freaking awesome!
     
    #2 Rockets34Legend, Sep 12, 2013
  3. rocket farm

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    Put him out on the field... I promise he can SWATT down a few balls with those massive hands
     
    #3 rocket farm, Sep 12, 2013
  4. Granville

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    Got a pic framed at my house of OT holding my oldest son when he was a toddler. OT is one of my all time favorite Rockets.
     
    #4 Granville, Sep 12, 2013
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    Wow he still looks in shape and the same, except for that old man's moustache haha. I wish the Rockets would do more to get in contact with him and honour him.
     
    #5 OTMax, Sep 12, 2013
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    Needs to shave the 'stache and buy a flat brimmed hat to look younger.
     
    #6 BowlingBaller, Sep 12, 2013
  7. Clutch

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    Seconded.

    Seems like Otis has been in hiding. Great to see him again.
     
    #7 Clutch, Sep 12, 2013
  8. Granville

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    He's an adult, there's no need for him to buy a flat brimmed hat.:)
     
    #8 Granville, Sep 12, 2013
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    This is awesome...glad to see #33
     
    #9 sugrlndkid, Sep 12, 2013
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    IIRC, he lives in Austin.
     
    #10 leroy, Sep 12, 2013
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    OT's signature play in my mind will always be palming the rebound and then immediately throwing a a full court outlet pass like a quarterback for an easy fast break layup.

    The basketball looked like a tennis ball in OT's hands.
     
    #11 DCkid, Sep 12, 2013
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    Best role player in Houston Rockets history.
     
    #12 saleem, Sep 12, 2013
  13. tinman

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    Sign him les
     
    #13 tinman, Sep 12, 2013
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    OT has was a Rocket great. The guy was amazing. Very cool to get some kind of public outing for him.
     
    #14 FranchiseBlade, Sep 12, 2013
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    Clutch,
    are you guys going to write an article about the 20th anniversary of Clutch City?

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    cool he still looks good unlike SF3 lol

    and it's write* lol
     
    #16 khanhdum, Sep 12, 2013
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    He looks like he can still ball better than any of our PFs.
     
    #17 Easy, Sep 12, 2013
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    WHY didn't they get him to compare hands with Nuk Hopkins!?!?

    Met Otis in Kemah back in the early 2000's and got his autograph. Seemed happy to have someone recognize him.
     
    #18 Illegal Machine, Sep 12, 2013
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    I still to this day miss his kind of play, when it was allowed. Big fan of his rebounds and practically throwing elbows to get Malone out of his space with his dirty play.
     
    #19 LonghornFan, Sep 12, 2013
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    I am sure he can.
     
    #20 saleem, Sep 12, 2013
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