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Why are Houston Rockets such an unattractive destination for quality free agents

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by RockyChamp, Jun 27, 2010.

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  1. abc2007

    abc2007 Member

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    Ariza came here last year. We will see.

    btw, I believe Morey will land a star player this summer. Aagin, we have the best avialable assets in the league. Morey didn't do much on the draft night. I think he is saving all assets to do a S&T.

     
    #41 abc2007, Jun 27, 2010
  2. Carl Herrera

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    DaDakota know the rule of teh BBS! Dadakota never banned! Dadakoa decides who to rep cuz he bbs royalty!
     
    #42 Carl Herrera, Jun 27, 2010
  3. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    FO SHO !

    Now get out of my way, I need to get back to that buffet...well at least according to you.

    Hey, maybe you can keep being obtuse and join again with a new user name.

    DD
     
    #43 DaDakota, Jun 27, 2010
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  4. Downtownbrown

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    30 teams. usually not more then 1 true superstar ever on the free agent market. The odds say getting a superstar in unlikely.
     
    #44 Downtownbrown, Jun 27, 2010
  5. Hakeemtheking

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    You forgot :rolleyes: . Otherwise, some folks might not get it.
     
    #45 Hakeemtheking, Jun 27, 2010
  6. J.R.

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    Exactly. From this press conference on draft night:

    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showpost.php?p=5385757&postcount=323
     
    #46 J.R., Jun 27, 2010
  7. Stevierebel

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    My question is, when did they have the money available to bring in your pie in the sky player(s)? And since Shaq, who was the last big time player to leave via free agency that actually won something? You can say Artest, but we gave that one a try.

    Since this is the first summer Daryl has had the assets and the want to bring in another superstar, I am going to hold off judgement until this summer is over.

    Ariza was thought to be "quality". There were top teams that wanted him.
     
    #47 Stevierebel, Jun 27, 2010
  8. DaGreatest

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    i dont kno bruh, me and my brother are discussing it as I type very ironic thread to come across rite now

    I was tellin him bout Bosh professin his love for miami the other day and he said we jus dont have much that will attract any superstars.. as hard as it was to listen, hes rite.. im no longer hopin Bosh come to Houston im just lookin at him the same way I view our chances to get LeBron
     
    #48 DaGreatest, Jun 27, 2010
  9. ChumpCity

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    Your first mistake is that you regard Ben Gordon and Charlie V as "elite" free agents......

    Your second mistake is pushing the CAPS LOCK button to make every post......which is almost as annoying as your posting style.
     
    #49 ChumpCity, Jun 27, 2010
  10. NotInMyHouse

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    His third mistake was not throwing in a sarcastic smiley at the end for you.
     
    #50 NotInMyHouse, Jun 27, 2010
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  11. Scarface281

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    You try to hard, buddy.
     
    #51 Scarface281, Jun 27, 2010
  12. Bobblehead

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    Two reasons TO come to Houston....

    The strip clubs
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    The golf courses
    [​IMG]
     
    #52 Bobblehead, Jun 27, 2010
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    I have to agree that the uncertain status of Yao is a major factor. Plus, Houston has a rep as being something of a "hard luck" sports city and it is barely inhabitable in the summer. For some reason, L.A., N.Y., Chicago, etc. have more of a mystique. I grew up in Galveston county, I am a UH grad, and I lived in Houston for ten years; I would never ever move back of my own free will. I still like to visit, but that is it. To be fair, I don't like cities in general. Too much congestion.
     
    #53 solid, Jun 27, 2010
  14. vinsensual

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    Damn carpetbaggers
     
    #54 vinsensual, Jun 27, 2010
  15. ChumpCity

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    It is quite difficult to differentiate sarcasm from stupidity on the interwebs without a good old fashion sarcastic smiley.......

    HOWEVER, THE CAPS LOCK IS STILL ANNOYING...... :rolleyes:
     
    #55 ChumpCity, Jun 27, 2010
  16. RedRedemption

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    Doesn't Morey state he sees the people that he picks up as assets not players? :grin:
     
    #56 RedRedemption, Jun 27, 2010
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    Wow. Carl, you always get them biting. You leave with a full creel every time. Is it talent or just a lively stream?

    It really is quite impressive. Hats off to you sir.
     
    #57 aristophanes34, Jun 27, 2010
  18. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    Yeah, we should all strive to be a smacktard. I mean it makes the GARM that much better.

    FO SHO !

    DD
     
    #58 DaDakota, Jun 27, 2010
  19. Yetti

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    You mean like the rough treatment & Lies given to McGrady?? :p
     
    #59 Yetti, Jun 27, 2010
  20. Yao4REAL

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    No money ....no talk!
     
    #60 Yao4REAL, Jun 27, 2010
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