Would any of you trade all 3 first round picks in the deal? ------------------ If I had my life to live over,I would have liked to have ended up as a sportswriter - Richard M. Nixon,1969 [This message has been edited by hardwood (edited June 19, 2001).]
Does the NBA plan on expanding to Death Valley or Beirut ? That's where I would like to ship the mailman..... ------------------ "norm, would you like to buy an indian scalp ? This deal isn't gonna make or break me Norm, so don't jerk me around." Harry Carey "Norm, if I had a mohawk scalp, I wouldn't be sitting here talking to you."
Malone wont fit in with Francis and Cat since he demands the ball so much. The Rockets are also a fast pace team and Malone i s a person who just sits in the post all day. Malone with the rockets is a bad thing. Go for Webber ------------------
I would rather poke my EYES out than watch Karl play in Rocket pinstripes. But if we got him maybe instead of waiting for Cato to get some HEART may be Karl would kick Cato big fat butt till he started earning his salary. [This message has been edited by No Chance (edited June 19, 2001).]
No he killed the Rockets for a few years, the Rockets, in turn, killed his chances at a world championship by sending him home early. I guess he is a class act if you consider the fact that he rendered David Robinson unconscious, broke Donyell Marshall rib (when he was on Golden State), busted Isiah Thomas wide open because he was killing Stockton, and some of the other good stuff Malone has done. The day Karl Malone becomes a Rocket is the day David Aldridge gives us some accurate news. That would be the day after Hakeem Olajuwon gets credit for being one of the greatest centers ever and the Rockets 2 championships are recognized. ------------------ "I'm not here to protect my reputation, I'm here to make my reputation! Mama Barkley didn't raise no chumps!" - Charles Barkley [This message has been edited by RocksMillenium (edited June 19, 2001).]
I know it's not popular but I would love to have him on the Rockets, but I hate him as an opponent. If we did run more PNR who is better than him? I know it wouldn't happen anyways but Karl is a good player and hard worker. But since it isn't going to happen... I hate Malone and never want to see him on the Rockets
Well, Stockton is done. Utah won't pay a luxury tax, so Malone is pretty much a free man should he want to leave. I would be willing to trade for him if Webber doesn't sign. He would be a nice addition depending on his salary impact. Even if he's renting space he's not going to kill us unless the designs on Carter begin to blossom. ------------------ humble, but hungry.
Wait. I thought Malone was the Devil. As much as I have hated him over the years, he is exactly what we need in a power forward, if we can't get Webber. And he is an enforcer. Dream actually likes and respects him. If Malone came here, Dream would be staying for sure. Dream-Malone-Horry-Cat-Steve...could do some playoff damage, supplemented by Moochie, Bull, et al. ------------------
As much as I hate that f***er in a Jazz uni, he is a good player.It pains me to say it but I would take him if we cant get Webber -if for nothing more than he would force the lazy ass Cato to work hard like he did with Marshall in Utah. And provide some much needed rebounds and inside presence. Plus it turns the Jazz into absolute loosers without him. ------------------ "I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong" -Barkley
If we can't get Webber now, Get Karl!!! Why not? He would instill some hard work on our team. And the best part, we'll be in the same situation we are in now, (having ample cap space for signing a superstar) in a couple of years too! Ohhhhh the fun! ------------------
If Karl couldn't do anything with Ostertag what hope do we have of him motivating Cato??? ------------------ "Oh No..." -Bill Walton in 97 just before Stockton's buzzer beater
Malone had some not so kind words for the Rockets in the way they tried to push Hakeem out the door earlier in the season. I'm not so sure Malone won't keep this in the back of his mind. Old School ------------------ I voted YES!
Karl Malone is the scum of the league and the scum of the earth. No way could I handle him bringing his flopping influence onto this great Rockets team. I'd rather trade the entire Rockets' roster for the entire Bulls' roster than add Karl Malone to this team. Now lets never speak of this blasphemy again. ------------------ Protrolls.com! RITQAIOCLHTPFOTFWBPTD
hayestreet, as far as i remember, nobody ever hated barkley. fans were very pumped up about aquiring him. malone on the other hand is a very different story!!! ------------------ Howdy Partner!
There is a HUGE difference between Charles and Malone in terms of the attitude when they were Rockets enemies. Barkley didn't intentionally go out and try to injure people like Karl Malone did. Charles didn't disrespect the Rockets championship teams after he lost to them like Malone did. I can't stand watching Malone go after people he think won't fight him back. And we got Charles to improve an already championship-caliber team. Why would Malone want to come to a team that is lower level in the playoff tier for 1 or 2 years? I don't think he fits in, and I definitely don't want him as a Rocket. ------------------ "I'm not here to protect my reputation, I'm here to make my reputation! Mama Barkley didn't raise no chumps!" - Charles Barkley
As I pointed out in the Doc Rocket thread, Malone could be the femaile poster that was alluded to. I still do not want him on the Rockets. I would like to see him retire on the Jazz with no rings to show for his efforts. ------------------ What's a Nubian?
Like Hardwood said, if you take your personal feelings out of the equation, then you'll realize that it would be a perfect move. If we could somehow get the Jazz to take both Cato & Walt/whatever for Malone & resign Dream for 2 years, we'd have a real good chance of winning a championship. That would also help the growth of Steve & Cat in dealing with the pressures of the playoffs. I'd hesitate giving up all 3 picks, but would consider giving the #13 & #18 picks + future picks. The beauty of making this deal would be that both Dream & Malone's contracts would be expiring (giving us some major cap space) right when most of these guys become FA's: Team Player Boston Anderson, Kenny Boston Brown, Randy Boston Pierce, Paul Charlotte Brown, PJ Charlotte Campbell, Elden Charlotte Coleman, Derrick Chicago Miller, Brad Chicago Ruffin, Michael Chicago Voskuhl, Jake Cleveland Harpring, Matt Cleveland Traylor, Robert Dallas Finley, Michael Dallas Howard, Juwan Dallas Nowitzki, Dirk Denver Bowen, Ryan Denver LaFrentz, Raef Denver McCloud, George Detroit Buechler, Jud Detroit Moore, Mikki Golden State Hughes, Larry Golden State Jamison, Antawn Golden State Mills, Chris Indiana Harrington, Al Indiana Miller, Reggie Indiana O'Neal, Jermaine L.A. Clippers Olowokandi, Michael L.A. Clippers Rooks, Sean L.A. Clippers Skinner, Brian L.A. Clippers Strong, Derek Miami Davis, Ricky Miami Mourning, Alonzo Milwaukee Cassell, Sam Milwaukee Johnson, Ervin Minnesota Billups, Chauncey Minnesota Nesterovic, Radoslav Minnesota Peeler, Anthony New Jersey Harris, Lucious New Jersey McIlvaine, Jim New York Houston, Allan Orlando Armstrong, Darrell Orlando Doleac, Michael Orlando Garrity, Pat Philadelphia Hill, Tyrone Philadelphia McLeod, Roshown Phoenix Robinson, Clifford Portland Anthony, Greg Portland Davis, Dale Portland Pippen, Scottie Portland Smith, Steve Portland Wells, Bonzi Sacramento Anderson, Nick Sacramento Barry, Jon Sacramento Williams, Jason San Antonio Daniels, Antonio San Antonio Kerr, Steve Seattle Lewis, Rashard Seattle Payton, Gary Toronto Carter, Vince Toronto Clark, Keon Toronto Davis, Antonio Toronto Murray, Tracy Utah Malone, Karl Utah Marshall, Donyell Vancouver Bibby, Mike Vancouver Dickerson, Michael Vancouver Massenburg, Tony Vancouver Price, Brent Vancouver Strickland, Erick Washington Richmond, Mitch Washington Vaught, Loy And these guys have player options: Team Player Amount Atlanta Henderson, Alan $5,909,375 Atlanta Ratliff, Theo $7,812,500 Chicago Mercer, Ron $5,515,152 Cleveland Coles, Bimbo $2,250,000 Denver McDyess, Antonio $10,800,000 Philadelphia Snow, Eric $3,375,000 Phoenix Gugliotta, Tom $9,336,000 Phoenix Kidd, Jason $7,630,000 San Antonio Duncan, Tim $9,658,000 I'd think we could definitely retool our team with some of those players. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Hottoddie (edited June 19, 2001).]
I'm pretty sure there were a lot of Rockets fans who hated Charles before his trade to us became a possibility. And he certainly disrespected the Rockets (anyone remember when he put his famous quote on the chalk board that the series was over). However, when he was the answer to our problems (ie Seattle) he was welcomed with open arms. Just like Quitten was welcomed (even though he was hated) because he would (we thought) improve the Rockets. All you guys know our problems with the low post and Malone fits the bill. AND he doesn't have a long term deal as others have mentioned, so we'd be cap friendly again soon. AND there is no way you guys can say there is PF quality like that available other than Weber. ------------------
