I agree. Harden's game to game trolling of the refs is grade A, but the officiating will be 10 x better in the playoffs, so when Harden does the same thing then, it will be grade F (for fail).
Season - regular season FTA per 36/playoffs FTA per 36 09/10 - 5.0/5.7 10/11 - 5.6/5.4 11/12 - 5.8/7.2 12/13 - 9.6/9.8 His free throw attempts went up in the playoffs every year but one.
Hey man, long time no read. There's probably a reason for that. So, I've been watching Boston games and realizing that Rondo does not fit into their philosophy at all. Brad Stevens is a shoot the three and then do it again type coach. Rondo has shot more than he normally does, but still less than Brad Stevens is likely desiring. This trade is starting to make more sense. They are going a different direction and Parsons fits in. He's a pass it around and shoot the three type player. I actually think this is going to happen.
I am curious to see which Rockets players actually take the floor against the Lakers on Wednesday. If nothing is announced before then, the lineup will tell us a lot, assuming standard operating procedure of sitting players involved in an imminent trade rather than risk injury that could nullify that trade. Of course, we will know everything before the Golden State matchup on February 20th, four hours after the trade deadline. But the Laker game worries me. Every Rockets player except Harden, Howard, Casspi, Garcia, and Brooks has been mentioned in at least one trade rumor. All this uncertainty comes just as we are making a push for a top seed. I know our players, like all NBA players, understand the business side of sport, but that won’t stop them feeling bad or sad if it appears they are likely to be traded. I am curious to see if Lin, Parsons, Asik, Jones, and Beverley (the names mentioned most frequently in trade rumors) will be focused and motivated against the Lakers. Asik might but I doubt Lin, Parsons, Jones, and Beverely want out. I hope we don’t lose this game or the next because of these trade rumors and player stress that accompanies that. Regarding Rondo, I wish those who want Rondo on this team could make an effort to understand those that don't. Everybody here knows that Rondo is the best PG under discussion. His resume is impressive, impeccable and gaudy. He’s no longer an elite defender; e.g., hasn’t had a sub-100 DRtG in a couple of years but he is a better defender than our current PGs. He can do the job. My reading of the last sixty pages or so is that most here approve of Rondo, but seem surprised that other do not. Despite his obvious talent, some Rocket fans simply don’t like Rondo and don’t want him on this team, because he comes with baggage. But that doesn’t make them basketball ignorant or disloyal/bad fans? They simply don’t like the guy. We can’t stop them from feeling and we can’t force them to feel differently. The best we can do is control how we respond to those feelings. Given the fact that our current players are infintely more likeable, it is really so surprising that some Rocket fans would rather keep what we have, enjoy what we have, and be happy with the result of that? I don’t know Morey as well as you guys but it sure seems like he’s on a desperate search for what one poster here called “The Perfect Team”. What if we get Rondo and still don’t win an NBA championship? Will Rondo (and some other unlucky Rocket players) end up the victim of trade rumors yet again? How long is Morey going to keep this up for? At some point you have to stop, let this team gel, then evaluate what you have before making additional acquisitions.
What an idiot. First of all, what are you doing on a Houston Rockets forum? Second of all, let me break down hardens offensive game for you since you think refs consistently make horrible calls for him 3 years running. That euro step is so effective just like it was for manu ginobili bc they are lefties and most nba players are rightys... when one is a righty, they are left lobe dominant in their brain therefore instictually they are essentially programmed to cater to other left lobe dominant players. Harden is Right lobe dominant and therefore very effective against players with a different dominant side of the cerebral hemisphere....you following me? good. Harden isnt lightning quick... so why cant defenders figure him out in the lane? its bc he has used the fact that he is left handed better than anyone ive ever seen. Howard and harden fake superstars huh? go take your mavs panties off and get a clue.
Rondo doesn't fit this system the guy can't shoot. With Howard in the lineup you need your sf sg and g to be able to shoot the three cause dwight attracts doubles which leaves someone open. If rondo is on the court it will always be his man doubling cause teams are not afraid to leave rondo wide open from 3pt land
Watching Boston vs Dallas now. Rondo looks really sharp. Something must have happened to bug his knee, but not enough to keep him out. He'll be back to full strength. He's 27. Pull that trigger!
Go to nba box score and it has video play by play for every play for every box score stat, or if you have synergy then you can also watch all of his plays,much easier to watch rather than watching a full game http://stats.nba.com/gameDetail.html?GameID=0021300758&tabView=boxscore this is the video box score link from celtics vs mavs
He gets the ball to the guys that can score in ways that other players just can't. He's not a shooter, but he has not, historically, slowed offenses. He's a creator and assist man. Imagine what Howard can do if he's getting the ball in his spots each and every time down? Also, this is not last years team. They are far less 3 pointer reliant.
I disagree, as long as your SG and SF can shoot the 3 like Allen and Pierce did in Boston, than Rondo will do just great. Boston had also KG in the paint, so it's all about having the right 'playbook' in order to create the best shot selection.
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Boston's never won a championship with rondo as their starting point guard. The did make it the finals in a weak eastern conference with him, to do say they did great because of rondo, when the own the finals with him playing 15 mins/game.... Uhm no.
Don't confuse me with someone else. Regardless, I don't like Green. So that poster doesn't share my opinion anyway.
Has he mellowed out? No? Oh, that's what's great about him? And what if he clashes with Dwight or James? Then what? It's unbelievable that people would think giving up Assik & Lin plus maybe even Parsons and/or picks is a good deal. Sure, Rondo could click and the Rockets would be in a better position in the playoffs, maybe even going on a spectacular run, but what if he doesn't click? Then you've bet the farm. Too. Much. Risk. Why gamble when you're so close? If it's just Lin and Assik, and Assik is threatening to throw another temper tantrum, you have to consider it, because Assik could be a distraction that screws everything up, but Parsons and/or picks is a non starter.
I am not supporting the idea of trading for Rondo BUT we are close to what ? Did we win a play-off series ? We did nothing ... we aren't a contender, we are a pretender ... we need other pieces ... i don't know if rondo is that piece but surely this team can't win a championship this year as it is ... maybe next year if we add some 3 and D guys and Harden elevates his game .
post of the thread thus far. don is right, if rondo is available you have to try to get him. he's that special a player.
Rondo is not a fit for this team. Rondo does not Nae Nae. No fun for Dwight= No wins Rondo is Kobe -2.0
