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Kings waive former Rocket Luther Head

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Amel, Mar 19, 2011.

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  1. Asian Sensation

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    Why are people saying they feel bad for him?

    He lived his dream, made millions and lasted 7 years in the league while being an undersized guard that can't dribble or shoot with minimal talent.

    Feel bad? Hardly.
     
    #21 Asian Sensation, Mar 21, 2011
  2. ToyCen428

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    One of my proudest moments of Luther as a Rocket:

    <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uGFuNfI9gAw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #22 ToyCen428, Mar 22, 2011
  3. mattrbowers

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    no need to capitalize head.
     
    #23 mattrbowers, Mar 22, 2011
  4. sinobball

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    #24 sinobball, Nov 16, 2011
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    I'm sure these guys are playing at a high level but for the life of me I can't understand why they couldn't learn how to dribble or play defense despite playing bball full time. Nobody's expecting him to be MJ but if b-ball's the only thing you're doing why can't you learn basic ball handling skills?
     
    #25 roslolian, Nov 16, 2011
  6. Carl Herrera

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    #26 Carl Herrera, Nov 16, 2011
  7. danoman

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    i never liked luther heads game,.... best of luck to him.
     
    #27 danoman, Nov 16, 2011
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    His handles and defense are bad by comparison. He can probably protect the ball and get around non-NBA players with ease. He's also pretty athletic. He can probably stay in front of most non-NBA guards easily. These things are relative.
     
    #28 pmac, Nov 16, 2011
  9. Child_Plz

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    Getting head in China is a big step for basketball, we always could use more head.
     
    #29 Child_Plz, Nov 16, 2011
  10. Dave2000

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    I loved Luther when he was with us the first 2-3 years, hell I have his jersey......

    One of the most awkward released jump shot, but made them in the clutch..... in the regular season, I was so pissed how he played in the Playoffs, so bad, the second time we played the Jazz in '08, the Jazz just left him open... :(

    I really think Morey would've kept Bonzi in '08 if he knew that Luther was going to under perform in the Playoffs, but by that time, people counted us out without Yao that year (22 Streak year)
     
    #30 Dave2000, Nov 16, 2011
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    The Rockets 3rd or 4th best offensive player was Luther Head. Then we fired JVG. Sweet deal.
     
    #31 Ziggy, Nov 17, 2011
  12. Rocketeer

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    He was at 24 hr Fitness Midtown last Saturday, I got a chance to play him one on one. Of course I got my ass handed to.
     
    #32 Rocketeer, Nov 17, 2011
  13. sinobball

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    I guess he won't make it to China after all..

    The latest rumor is the team will bring in Michael Redd instead of him.
     
    #33 sinobball, Nov 21, 2011
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    Michael Redd as in former Milwaukee Buck Michael Redd?

    Didn't he retire a season ago?
     
    #34 ascaptjack, Nov 21, 2011
  15. sinobball

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    We'll see how it goes; not sure if he's in shape. Head is reportedly injured (or so he claims) so he can't come to China this week, and as such the team doesn't want him any more.

    Only NBA free agents can sign in China. The team now has a former NBA guard Mardy Collins but he sucks by Chinese standards of imports (meaning can't average 20 ppg) so a replacement is imminent.
     
    #35 sinobball, Nov 21, 2011
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