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Now that Yao got his jersey retired, is T-Mac next?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by TheRealist137, Feb 5, 2017.

  1. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    He won 1 series, which is way better than zero in your entire career.

    Also, if Orlando didn't retire his jersey, why do you think the Rockets should?
     
  2. Mr. Motiejunas

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    I think it should be retired for the 13 in 35 and the 22 game streak alone. All time memorable Rockets moments. Although I do think Ralph Sampson should have his # retired first.
     
  3. tinman

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    He didn't even play in all 22 games. The thing about the 22 game streak was that it was a different guy stepping up like Scola or Landry, not one dude dominating . That was pure Rick Adelman's system at it's best.

    The best example of one dude dominating is Olajuwon vs Spurs WCF.

    No one gets their number retired because of one regular season game. That's a pretty low standard.
     
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  4. heypartner

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    And Akeem vs the defending champion 1986 Lakers, and Kareem.

    Game 1 -- L - 28 points 16 rb 4 blocks 2 steals 3 assists
    Game 2 -- W - 22 points 13 rb 6 blocks 4 steals 2 assists
    Game 3 -- W - 40 points 12 rb 2 blocks 2 steals 2 assists
    Game 4 -- W - 35 points 8 rb 4 blocks
    Game 5 -- W - 30 points 7 rb 4 blocks 3 steals (and Kupchak got him thrown out with 5:20 left in the 4th Q)

    Dude had a 128 ORtg compared to the team's 110 ppg average, and this was a fast paced series, so pt per 100 possessions should actually be lower. (Only one other rocket was over 109).

    That was the defending champions, and ppl say Embiid is more polished playing regular season games. pffft
     
  5. tinman

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    Brother, I got over 1999 likes
    you inspired me
     
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    He was named to the top 50 but he was not pictured. I count 46 players in the photo but as I recall, it was during the season so he might have had a game to play. He deserved it. He was awesome, just not Hakeem awesome.
     
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    nba countdown just now on espn. gold. :D

    @tinman where you at?

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  8. the shark

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    Did I hear McGrady just say that Durant owed it Westbrook to call him directly to tell him that he was leaving OKC?

    The same guy who told SAS that he was "done for the season" before he told the Rockets.
     
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  9. RasaqBoi

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    T-Mac is the definition of amazing talent with no winning drive. LOSER in my books.

    No he should never get his jersey retired.
     
  10. tinman

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    LoL
    Tmac is definitely an expert on that topic
     
  11. SF3isBack!!

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    I would rather retire Brewer's jersey.. right now, lol.
     
  12. Tha_Dude

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    It's a contagious thing, even among non-99'ers or non-2002'ers.

    BTW, the dude loves you and all of Clutchfans, forever.
     
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