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Could history be repeating itself?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by durvasa, Nov 27, 2017.

  1. durvasa

    durvasa Member

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    Rewind back to the beginning of the 1993/1994 season. The Rockets were coming off a promising bounce-back season (from a ~ .500 record to 55 wins) in which its disrespected star player placed second in the MVP vote -- ahead of the greatest player of his generation, but behind a brash media favorite who looks like a lost 5th ninja turtle. They were entering Year 2 under a coach who's offensive game plan heavily valued the 3-point shot. Oh, and they were also entering Year 1 under new ownership.

    Deja vu? Are there any other notable similarities you can think of? :)
     
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    I think it will repeat itself... astros back to back champs.
     
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    They were both 9-1 in away games at the 10 game mark.
     
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    This parallels narrative was pushed hard when Dwight was here and I was very disappointed at the end. I'd rather not think of it like that this time. I think this season can stand by itself
     
    #5 srrm, Nov 27, 2017
  6. durvasa

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    One more:

    Star player snubbed with no All-NBA team selection 2 years before, after making an all-NBA team every year since age 23, but bounces back to a 1st team All-NBA selection in prior year.
     
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    We tried to trade Horry like we (possibly) tried to trade Anderson. Player went on to play a key role in our championship run.
     
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    The league was seeing something incredible while ESPN tried to cover it up. Deja Vu all over again.
     
    #9 don grahamleone, Nov 28, 2017
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    Does this mean the 8/7 seed Thunder are going to knock off the 1/2 seed warriors in the first round for us, only to lose in the next round?

    Also does this mean LeBron will be forced into early retirement? @RocketsTruth
     
    #10 Swiss Roll, Nov 28, 2017
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    Those championships are meaningless because Lebron was out those years! #eastcoastbias
     
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    LeBron would be back for one of those seasons and lose in the conference finals.
     
    #12 Erbnwarfare, Nov 28, 2017
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