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Worse 2 year period in Rockets history?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by kubli9, Apr 8, 2022.

  1. kubli9

    kubli9 Contributing Member
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    This is the worst I've experienced in 30 years as a Rocket fan, and fitting that it came in the 2020s. I can remember 2005-2006 being really disappointing because Yao broke his leg and losing 15 in a row in 2001-2002 was gut wrenching at the time. Anybody have a worse stretch they can remember?
     
  2. peleincubus

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    Not really answering your question. I enjoyed this year much more than last year. I bet next season will be even better as long as the young guys stay healthy.
     
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    nah when Tilman dismantled a perennial contender that he was gifted with in a short span of 2 years. The summer of melo and then the summer of westbrick were two the of the dumbest offseasons in history. Filled with dumb acquisitions and transacations all in the name of LTS and the worst owner in the league. The meltdown of whats become now was seen a long time ago
     
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    He'll no... I don't know if it was a 2 yr period, but that Moochie Norris led team after sometime 96( I think) was horrible to watch... Felt like 2 yes at least
     
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    That was the 01-02 team. The Rockets were good in '96, are you 12?
     
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    We have Jalen Green now OP. Future is bright.
     
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    13.. now stop replying , I'm in tutorials
     
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    A lost seasons would be a season where we have no hope, no future budding superstars etc.

    This team has future stars and watching them develop is the purpose of this season.

    The bad record this season is part of the plan. Trust the process assuming Silas isn't the permanent head coach for the team. I don't think the current coaching staff is the coaching staff that will be leading this core to deep playoff runs in a few seasons.
     
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    I just can't believe you are on a Rockets forum thinking Moochie Norris led the team in 96. Sorry little Javal.
     
  10. TimDuncanDonaut

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    It's certainly two of the worst. (bottom 4)

    https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/HOU/. Can sort on the 'L' (descending)

    1982-83 - 14W 68L (winning percentage .171)
    1967-68 - 15W 67L (.183)
    2021-22 - 20W 60L (.250) #two more games left
    2020-21 - 17W 55L (.236)

    It's not lost on me that this team is historical bad. I hope we don't get used to it.

    "Expectations lowered, but standards should not be lowered"

    Head coach W-L record, I posted in a thread while back. Silas has the worst record of all Rockets head coaches.
     
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    I can't b
    I did say sometime after 96... Brainfart.. it happens... And I'm older than you I'm sure... so keep it moving young fella
     
  12. kubli9

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    It starts to cheapen all the success the team had. Rockets could say they have been one of the most successful franchises in NBA history but are starting to slip.
     
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    Not as bad as trying to convince yourself after every game in 2011 that, if you look juuuuust right and if the stars align perfectly, Kevin Martin was going to lead us back to championship-contending status. The past couple of years were designed to suck and it looks like our rookies show signs that we can be good again.
     
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    As time passes, context is lost and people's memory become fuzzy. But these kind or records are easy to understand, permanent, and black & white. The team is as good as what the record says.

    Guys like KPJ having some 20-30 pt games at the end of season means diddly squat in the grand scheme of things. I'm a fan of the team first and foremost. Why should we lower standards on players whose only been here for less than two years.

    Yes the young guys need time, I just wish we don't look like dog crap until we become better.

    If we get a chet/jabri, I'd be happy, but are those future rookies going to magically make us a 30 win team next year? I've my doubts. I hope I'm alive long enough to see the Rockets get back into playoffs.
     
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    This season has actually been enjoyable watching the young guys grow. Last year was pretty bad. I would not call it the worst stretch in rockets history.
     
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    I agree, losing is tolerable if there’s some young players with promise to watch.
    Last year sucked
     
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    Those weren't my favorite years for sure but the basketball was at least watchable. I'd pay to watch that team over Christian Wood and KPJ.
     
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    Was always a big Harden fan, but I didn't enjoy his last season here with Westbrook. I skipped many of those games. So the Westbrook year and obviously the year that followed were horrible.

    I remember thinking it was pathetic how much our team celebrated beating the Thunder in the playoffs - a team not built to win. But it was because they knew that was their peak; only pain would follow.
     
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    Yeah, like way after. A lot of things happened between 96 and Moochie. Go read up on your history little Javal.
     
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    Last year sucked, but I’ve been kind of into this year. It’s fun to watch young guys develop.
     
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