He's in a pretty bad slump. Started off the season shooting 47% from 3 and now he's sub 30. Pretty bad, but he's not the sole reason we lose games.
I would've rather spent that money on Dmo and josh smith One thing I don't like about Morey how he can't develope a team and trades players like Pokemon cards
Anderson is trash and needs to go. Terrible. Dude was absolutely outclassed by our ex-player Patterson. Pathetic.
Actually, Andre Drummond. I've read the other day he can only rebound and got max. People in Detroit seem to complain about him a lot: doesn't protect rim, limited offense, horrible ft shooter, no jumper, not great at D.
Except Capela is making rookie late first round money not max, and he's playing with James harden...a guy who can pass and meshes well with his game.... Kind of like.....Jordan with CP3.
Yall keep drinking the kool aid on this $20M guy by pulling out random stats to glorify him Fact is he is a bench player who does not deserve $20M and is not starter caliber
Funny to see people knocking the only guy that is taking care of business outside of Harden, 22 year old Clint Capela. Gordon and Anderson need to get it together. Not impressed the last couple games.
I find it funny when people trash Brewer, and while he does often loose as points, Anderson is loosing GAMES for us, he constantly swings so many point differential that is hard to phantom, from missing wide open 3's, to not defending properly, not boxing out and not rebounding, and that often starts from the tip, and once we're in a hole, then what? And when the dude makes few 3's when we're down 20, yah, how much difference does that make? His paid to do much more, that is, people saying that, well we knew what we're getting, so don't expect defense and etc, yah, i could agree with that if he actually made his open shots....
I said a couple years ago they should've traded Drummond for a king's ransom and when he signed that contract I said it doomed Detroit. They'll have a hard time unloading him now. And he'll be the primary reason they lose. Drummond is just not a very good basketball player. And never has been. The hype around him is ridiculous. He's a low end starter at best. And this max deal he's on now is going to turn him into Jerome James/Vin Baker. I've said since he was drafted that he was a bust. He does not have the mentality to play this game at a high level.
....Be patient with Ry. He's going to do well for us, if he's here for the long term. He's an incredibly strong-minded individual. Read his story of overcoming his girlfriend/fiance's suicide. You have to respect his willpower. When I referenced our quest to acquire The Birds (5 of em' over time I believe) for so long, it was because RY and EG were great complementary players to surround James with. Rockets mgmt wanted Ry for years, and for good reason. They're not stars, but they give us a look we haven't had in awhile. I fully expect both moves to yield positive outcomes. We didn't invest in some stiffs. Ry is going to be okay....But, you have to give him his touches in the spots where he's most successful. MDA needs to remember to not turn him into a Channing Frye. Ry is more than a 3Man. He can post up, and when you put him a little farther out from that left block, he's a deadly jump shooter and and underrated offensive rebounder. Really, he should be at 18 ppg with open looks. Our spacing is a work in progress. (Again, our front court is a wound with salt being poured into it night after night) At this point, even though his contract seems outrageous (Only because of the current market, but heck, Conley is beyond rich and Chandler Bang makes millions to pass gas on the bench), I will take Ry over DMo. It's simple. One guy is actually making an effort on the floor, in a new city and situation with a different role. I will take his 12-14 a game and floor spacing. Sure, you can argue that DMo can't contribute and the complexity of an NBA contract, but it all comes down to playing ball. Having Ry available is better than waiting for someone sitting out a month+ of a season for reasons that go beyond money. The mirror doesn't lie. You pay your dues before you should make demands. Just like any job...your output is critical. I want to see the agility, the jumper, the stamina. The motor city isn't pretty but Drummond and Marcus Morris are hanging in there. Stan isn't a slouch and he can coach bigs (Dwight is big, but small-minded). That event shouldn't have led to this debacle and hold out. The original offer was more than fair. Still, can this individual show us what he's capable of and what potential, if that word applies at this point, is possible? I'm just tired of the chess game when one side hasn't delivered the goods in general. That's just my opinion. I know the ______Fan Super Role Player Defense Alliance will come at me as usual, but it's like we're holding out for an angel. The NBA is often built on rewards. Perform at an expectation or exceed it and you'll be taken care of. Or, if you're part of the numbers game, or an unfortunate injury, and you happen to be traded, make the situation work. The court is the court. If you're unable to move your mind beyond disgruntled thoughts, time will pass and your spark, talent and value will rot. We're all a walking hourglass. That sand is constantly running out and when your priorities are personally mismanaged or influenced by "associates," your hourglass will continue to dim and your legacy will be fragmented with those "what could have been" thoughts. The sand will permanently disappear, slowly but surely. Having NBA talent is a blessing, so I have little sympathy for wasting the gifts that so many young boys, including my collegiate athletes, dream about achieving each night. You know, sitting at that table on draft day. Financial security is important, but should you really be paid if you aren't working, or if what you claim of your capabilities is more talk than evidence? I don't know about that. Really, I'd like this C-list saga to come to an end, mainly out of respect for therest of our ROCKETS who suit up every night.Good games or bad, they come to work and should be the primary discussion. Again, just my opinion. If you want to be with the Rockets, make it happen. If you don't want to wear the Red, or you feel a different location/situation/more BenFranklins will make you better off, make it happen. It's almost December. Ears say the extent of some of these complications aren't necessary. Maybe it's just a tug-of-war of youth, disorganization from your own mgmt, made up rumors and trade PTSD...Whatever it is, man up, make a decision and FREE yourself and YOUR FRIENDS that have supported you since the beginning before money changed it all. Ne had testicular cancer, came back from treatment and is still playing. Sure I'm biased, but when you look at his contract and his professionalism and leadership (see:Montrezl), I understand my frustration for a special talent holding out for so long. Professional NBA players find a way to satisfy their ambitions without "impacting" their teammates in a less-than productive manner. Yeah, I can feel my frustration when typing this, despite sitting here with hot chocolate, a beanie for my hair that's growing back (yesh!) and watching some miserable Hallmark movie with the boo (Don't you judge me, Roxtixa!) Or, maybe it's just as simple as bringing me back my boy JSmoov already (for cheap) or having Chris Webber come out of retirement and teach our young "Power Forwards" what it means to be powerful in mind and body...to have an inside/outside game...to REBOUND....to understand the benefits of having crafty footwork...to use an Anthony Mason pivot for a quick deuce or that relentless Larry Johnson dribble and thuggery on the block. (Must be thinking of some gritty Knicks today). Basketball is a beautiful game, but the filth comes out when a personal loss of purpose occurs. I want our "guy" back , but only if he can buy-in and give an effort like James, who is playing out of his mind and growing before our eyes. DMo could make a difference, but again, I will take a guy who is here and playing his role in Ry Anderson. DMo is undoubtedly a talent that doesn't come around every year. But, it's illogical and disrespectful to the Rockets to give an athlete who is *not* playing (for many reasons) so much attention, when the attention is arguably unwarranted based on his own statistical catalog. Hell, despite his AWFUL season thus far, Corey Brewer continues to go out and play. It's not pretty (okay it's uglier than waking up to Nancy Grace), but at least he shows up, AND we destroy him on this BBS every night. Still, showing up and putting the other crap to the side shows character. The complexity of the attention we give players, huh? To whom it may concern, just join RedNation like you planned on before the devil got to your soul. No, you probably won't read this, but I hope somebody on the Rox is telling you to suit up. It def isn't Ne. Show up and prove what you claim you can be as a player, or what you're worth to your teammates, your organization and the fans...some of which still believe one man is capable of being a savior for this group. Sorry, Lebron isn't coming through the door. If your last name was Davis/Garnett/Aldridge/Duncan/Olajuwon, I would hold the door open for you for as long as it took. I'd understand the hold up. But there are some guys--some willing guys--who still want to put love into the game. Let's just leave the door unlocked for the guys who want to be here (currently on our roster and around the league), and keep the lights on for the guys who are learning to adjust their games in order to compensate for our resident missing link. Like JVG used to say (paraphrased), you should go to war every night with the guys you have on the bench and not focus on the guys who aren't fighting available for the fight. I'm in the mindset of going to war with the guys who are "present," both physically and mentally. Clint makes me want to beat myself with shoe, BUT he comes to work. I will always respect showing up for the good of all. DMo should be here, and it's long overdue. _____________________End another frustration rant___________________________ Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Really. The last 18 months have taught me how essential happiness is. When you lose your "happy" (in my case, due to health), it's not pretty. When you feel it again, that serotonin/dopamine(?) pumping in your body and the comfort of waking up to the sun, you immediately reconsider what's important in life: Happiness. Friends. Health. Family. Rockets. Your mission, should your accept: Eat up...wear stretch pants if necessary. Drink lots of wine,or for me, Hennessy, because Hennything is possible . Hug your grandma. Smile because you're here. Smile because you are a Rockets fan, regardless of individual players. Smile because Royce White can finally #BeWell. Love your family.Be thankful for your health. Cheers your buddy for the simple fact that a #7 no longer haunts us (Sorry, had to do it --I have Portland nightmares) Be Thankful for warmth. Smile because you can escape your family for a minute to come read the epic site Clutch has gifted Rockets fans. Shout praise for Dallas having a 2-12 record! Admire that DaDakota is 100,000 posts deep (my damn, buddy). Be Thankful for our military and... Be thankful just because. One glimpse of the problems in a developing/impoverished country, disease, death, war, etc... Just be thankful. Love ya'll. If you read all of that, you're a special person. If you didn't, I don't blame you. -Cod
Hey, I teased you about the hair growing back, yeah! Because I know from a family member about all the little things that go with cancer and make it a giant s*** sandwich. As far as the Hallmark movie, you're on your own----I'm lucky that the wife isn't too much into the sentimental stuff (I usually have to force her to watch the "Terms of Endearment" type things). Thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes to the whole Hee Haw gang. Some of us are kinda past the DMo thing and want to see what might be the next step in improving the team. The one-star system won't take us far. It is good to have the 3 point shooters (albeit when they don't make many three pointers, we lose, and the GARM falls under a death shroud).
Haha it's all good @ROXTXIA . I've been wearing beanies and trying to be fashionable. Your jokes are always welcome. Laughter is healthy! I don't know what the Hallmark movie was, but something about the stress of cooking. Pretty terrible and all of those jackasses could have just bought a package to pick up the day of. Of course, I had to compromise and watch it because I made her watch the Rockets debacle last night. Her favorite player on the Rockets is KJ, and when I asked her why, she said it's because you can never predict what he's going to do. In actuality, she's right. KJ is downright scary. You could get a powerful drive to the bucket, a three that goes in by luck or hits the side of the backboard, or my personal favorite, an alley oop. His hops are fantastic. But again, as analytical as I am, KJ needs to figure his quirks out to avoid indecisiveness. I was thinking about how he truly lacks a go-to move when he catches the ball and how that may influence his overall confidence. And, as you know, a lack of confidence destroys anyone's shot and intensity. Perhaps, that's why MDA has him rotting on the bench...sadly, Dwight is not there to lift his spirits or "comfort" him during time outs....see what I did there? haha I told her the players she *should* support, naturally, because I said so. Guess who wasn't in my top 10 haha? Here's a hint: He owes almost every point he's scored to James Harden. Anyway, enjoy your day. I haven't had anything to eat yet so that I have an appetite later. Last year, my diet from radiation was so restrictive and I couldn't try much of anything. I'm taking down the mashed potatoes like Stephen Jackson took down that row of fans during the Detroit scuffle. peace and love -Cod
I'm getting more worried about the entire offense to be honest. Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson have both been struggling to fit in, and they are both completely healthy. We need way more ball movement and more importantly, Clint and Ryno need to set WAY more off-ball screens.
Yep, but i fear the ball movement won't change that much regardless of how many screens our bigs will set if Harden walks with the ball in his hands and stands there watching when he doesn't have it. He's the one controlling our pace, and right now he's just walking around too much.
