Why Morey should aggressively pursue a 3rd star: Because Harden/Howard aren't Lebron or Durant

Your not going to find another Lebron or Durant. They are unique. Just as Harden and Howard are unique.

 

You had that other trollish thread about trading Lin and Asik before I believe. This horse had been beaten to death. I don't necessarily disagree with you, but Morey has already stated that Dwight is happy with the team as constructed. Until the team proves that the team is not capable of being a contender, maybe your thread might become more relevant. Until then, you sound like just one more troll here.

 

1. Howard is 28 years old. He should be in his physical prime.. So your 1st point, WTF?
2. Dirk was a 1st tier superstar 3 years ago dude. Look at his stats 3 years ago man. And the reason for the Mavericks success was more about the HEat imploding and the Mavericks being an extremel tough team to beat.

 

I think parsons can break this season easily. I don't see Lin starting over Beverley due to McHale. And McHale is supported to the hilt by Morey and Alexander. So the decision to demote Lin was the braintrust of the management of the Rockets.

 

You kind of forgot to mention Lin.. hmmmmmm agenda much. I already suspect the hit is out on Lin this year. Jeremy, you are gonna get hoodwinked silly by Kevin McHale

 

You must be new to the rockets if you think what Morey says publicly constitutes evidence of the truth.

 

One thing I would like to make perfectly clear - there is only 1 basketball on the court. There is no room on the Rockets for any more players that do not contribute heavily off the ball and on defense. Harden, Howard, Lin and Parsons need their touches. And there is not enough basketball to go round to fulfill those players needs. The Rockets need great role players. Otherwise they will have to marginalize a very good NBA player who needs the rock. Keep that in mind when you recommend roster moves. I feel sure Morey does.

 

Parsons and Lin aren't all-stars, and likely will not be next year, either. If you get an opportunity to parlay these guys along with draft picks or any other combination of players not named Howard or Harden to aquire a 3rd all-star, you do it. No questions asked.

I like Lin, and I like Parsons, but they're not star calibre players. They are average NBA players who can be easily replaced but other players.

 

Ehm......

 

are you familiar with the term "more than one way to skin a cat"?

yeah it's that. harden and howard combo can work with the right role players. you dont NEED a 3rd star to win.

 

Pacers have no stars and came within a game of beating the Heat.......so I guess your logic dictates if Granger was healthy they would've won.

3rd star theory busted!

 

Huh? Pacers have a balanced attack of players who can defend, shoot and provide utility.

Roy Hibbert is a top 5 NBA center, for one thing. Paul George is capable of playing like Tmac for stretches at a time, only he's a much better defender than Tmac ever was. Then you have George Hill to play spark plug of the whole thing, a guy who is capable of taking over a game by himself. David West, one of the most underrated PF's in basketball and also one of the most reliable and consistent 4's, and an enforcer to boot.

The Pacers have great players, its just that they go unrecognized because they play in Indiana and ESPN doesn't pay much attention to them throughout the year. Yet, they still won nearly 50 games despite injuries and missing arguably their best player, Granger.

So, to answer your question...yes if Granger were healthy I think the Pacers would have beaten the Heat. The Spurs would have beaten the Heat in 6 if not for an epic collapse and you could argue that the Spurs have less youth and less overall talent than the Pacers do.

 

Before Miami came together, you were looking at 3 guys who averaged over 80 ppg between them, of course that sort of production was untenable, now they're averaging about 65 ppg between them.

Neither Dwight nor LMA are particularly big scorers, it's not like either of them were or ever will be 25 or 30 ppg guys, the Miami guys were all that.

 

Rodman is a MF bad ass game changer, ain't that many game changers in today's NBA!

 

What this team could use right now is a bruiser. A tough guy that will provide the intangibles ala Vernon Maxwell. Most of the players on our roster right now are essentially good guys. We need at least one player that will provide a tougher attitude.

 

So we need not only 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... stars but???

 

Beverly? I dont think many fans would call him a good guy...

 

Lin will start this season LOL not Beverly. Where do yall coming up with such nonsense at??

 

The Morey talk that stated D12/Harden want them on their is just GM bull**** talk. Morey is saying that incase they do trade Lin/Asik, and the media starts to blame Dwight for having them traded. By saying what Morey has said, this protects Dwight from any negative media. All Morey will say is, "well, it was just an opportunity we couldn't pass up and had to make, I loved having Lin and Asik, and wish them the best yada yada yada" line.