Go ahead and rewatch the Rockets-Thunder playoff series from two years ago and then you'll all love Hubie and think he's the greatest. He always sides with the team that's behind and gives insights on what they need to fix to make the game tight. All in all, stop whining.
Wasn't that bad except for the thing at the end about hoping that Amare gets more calls in the future. With this disappointment in his voice like there's never gonna be a rainbow again.
I don't find him biased. But I hate on him because he's an terrible analyst. He is old and has completely lost it. He belongs at home in his rocking chair.
Hubie calls the game evenly and usually has good insights. He also has a vested interest in keeping the audience engaged so yes he will explain how a team can come back. He doesn't need to cheerlead a blowout. Personally, I watched the Root Sports feed because I grew up listening to Bill on telecasts and Peterson/Foley on the radio so I would rather here the Rockets focused coverage. It's the equivalent of being on Clutchfans during the game now. We are all fans so not exactly the most unbiased and objective group of people. Be thankful that you have so many options to take the game in and just try to enjoy. You will live a lot longer and less likely to make others around you disgruntled with you.
Agree that the reffing was OK last night with some gives and takes here and there. But to say that Dwight thrown Nowitzky to the ground is simply over-exaggeration. Nowitzky is not a kite and Howard tried to hold him back with a back hand. Nowitzky threw himself to the floor to sell a flop.
People who say he calls it evenly, go re-watch this game and say that one more time! He does not. On 90% of the plays he tries to say something about the Mavs and occasionally after he's done ranting and raving about them or pointing out what 'you' need to do, he gives the Rockets credit.
If I'm just watching a random NBA game, that's the kind of commentary I want, balanced analysis, support for the team behind etc. It keeps you interested. When I am watching the Rockets, I want passionate homerism with old friends because it's more like the live experience of the game where 16,000 people share the a oneness of purpose. The difference is dispassionate interest and passionate commitment. Yes the passionate commitment is irrational, but it's way more fun. (I think commitment to a social order, or tribalism, is a hardwired aspect of human personality. One that causes a lot of conflict in this world; but team sports are fairly safe way to exercise this innate desire . DALLAS SUCKS!... see, that's fun... it FEELS good )
This!!!! Excellent post!!! Fans/people have selective memory sometimes too. The Rockets were praised by Hubie last night (and his other games involving us), but people must've forgotten
Hubie Brown compliments just about everyone. If you think he has a hidden agenda vs the Rockets, at that age, well then you're just paranoid. I actually have zero problems with him.
People making a deal over nothing. Hubie is an excellent commentator and knows the game well. I was more distraught over Bill Worrell's comments concerny Cooley of the Jazz. Just young player that's hardly been in the league long but Worrell already stereotypes him as nothing be athletic and being able to "block" shots then Clyde adds to his remarks. That's kinda racist right there...
The idea that he was anti rockets is dumb. He was calling dirk a great actor for his flopping, praising the rockets supporting cast and chastising people who think harden is the only good player on the team, etc. when he says things like that's an unfortunate mistake for the Mavericks he doesn't mean unfortunate because he's rooting for them, he means unfortunate for them. He's very impartial.
Hubie overall is one of the best commentators because he really has knowledge of the game and doesn't just talk dry numbers like most. Sure, he might be wrong sometimes, but he's right more than others most of the time. And he usually has an unique perspective on things, great insights.
my only gripe with hubie is he pretty much agrees to every ref call and points out what that person did to foul even if there wasn't a foul
Hubie Brown's insight is good, but I can't stand the orgasms he has on-air. Those groans are cringe-worthy throughout the game
Bill Worrell is the voice of the Rockets, so he should be on their side. By the way, you won't find a better commentator out there. Matt Bullard is also good, but he praises Ariza way too much. Ariza is really the weakest link in this team, the guy bricks more shots and takes the most ill-advised shots he can find. Bullard is also in favor of this 3-point shot barage system the Rockets have, but I will always believe that looking for easier shots like a layup is much better, and you can get a 3-point play and get the other team in foul trouble. And of course, the "x" factor that wins games and championships is defense. As a side note, I would prefer the players to practice shooting free throws than 3-pointers.
