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Rudy T to replace Phil Jackson?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by GreenVegan76, Jun 17, 2004.

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  1. edc

    edc Contributing Member

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    Larry Brown won, so does he retire? If so, Detroit would be a very attractive option for RT.
     
    #21 edc, Jun 17, 2004
  2. Rocket River

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    Agree

    Rudy would calm down alot of stuff
    and
    have a more free flowing system

    Shaq down low
    Kobe creating . . .

    Shooters all around

    RudyBall '05

    Rocket River
     
    #22 Rocket River, Jun 17, 2004
  3. JuanValdez

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    Where is that article where Rudy said he didn't want to go back to coaching yet?
     
    #23 JuanValdez, Jun 17, 2004
  4. MoonBus

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    Just say 'NO!', Rudy.

    Anywhere but LA and Utah.
     
    #24 MoonBus, Jun 17, 2004
  5. Smokey

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    Rudy better be ready to get back into the fire if he goes to LA. He will be expected to win a championship immediately and will be compared to his predecessor who won 3 in 5 years. If I was Rudy, I would rather go to a rebuilding team...somewhere with a longer leash and less pressure than LA.
     
    #25 Smokey, Jun 17, 2004
  6. SwoLy-D

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    or Seattle... or Phoenix... or New York... or Orlando...
     
    #26 SwoLy-D, Jun 17, 2004
  7. GRENDEL

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    I hope this never happens!!:mad:
     
    #27 GRENDEL, Jun 17, 2004
  8. rocketfan83

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    Rudy would be getting one of the best jobs in sports. I hope he gets it I mean I hate the lakers but coaching the lakers is as good as it gets for a basketball coach. Good luck Rudy most of us are 100% behind you.
     
    #28 rocketfan83, Jun 17, 2004
  9. gucci888

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    Fire JVG!!! Bring back Rudy NOW!!
     
    #29 gucci888, Jun 17, 2004
  10. jondoe654

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    I'd be confused as to whether to cheer for the Lakers or not...I mean I like Rudy but...its the Lakers.....i mean.....the Lakers you can't cheer for them! Besides didn't he say he was gonna wait a year?
     
    #30 jondoe654, Jun 17, 2004
  11. barbourdg

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    Rudy would not be a good fit in LA. Perhaps 3-4 years ago, but he can not handle that group today.

    LA's problem is similar to Houston's, getting the ball to the center and having your guards shoot better percentage shots. Rudy could not do that with the Rockets, so why would he accomplish this in LA. At least in Houston, Franics likes Yao. Kobe and Shaq hate each other.

    I think Rudy would only have a chance if they made a big trade, featuring the team around Kobe, or around Shaq. But no way both of them. He could not make Franics and Hakeem work, and after one year seemed to be on the same path with Franics and Yao.
     
    #31 barbourdg, Jun 17, 2004
  12. xiki

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    I would think that if Rudy were seriously considered, then Shaq and/or Kobe would be communicated to, and their commitment would have to be weighed by the Lakes and Rudy.
     
    #32 xiki, Jun 17, 2004
  13. Dubious

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    Kobe would love playing for Rudy....He could ISO every possession. :)
     
    #33 Dubious, Jun 17, 2004
  14. Toast

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    You give Rudy T the most dominant center in the league and surround him with catch-and-shoot jumpshooters; guy who can nail the outside jumpers like Derek Fisher, Kareem Rush, hell even Mad Slav & Luke Walton and Kobe's icing on the cake.

    Rudy T's defense will have them in every game. Rudy T's offense will have them winning WAY too many.


    Lakers, don't do it!
     
    #34 Toast, Jun 17, 2004
  15. dharocks

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    I would imagine that if we acquire T-Mac, Houston may be an attractive situation for Phil Jackson to pick up where he left off in his quest for the 10th championship...

    How weird would that be?
     
    #35 dharocks, Jun 17, 2004
  16. TheRockets#1fan

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    I agree with what does Larry Brown do now since he now has a championship. That was the only thing missing from his resume. Now I think the Pistons would be a perfect fit for Rudy since he is originally from Detroit, Michigan. He can go back home and coach "One of the best teams ever assembled". I would be all over it if I was the Pistons owner and I know for sure if Larry Brown wants to retire.
     
    #36 TheRockets#1fan, Jun 17, 2004
  17. xiki

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    Too wierd.
     
    #37 xiki, Jun 17, 2004
  18. KingCheetah

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    I'm very loyal to Rudy T ~ if he is the Lakers coach I will become a fan to some degree.
     
    #38 KingCheetah, Jun 17, 2004
  19. JoeBarelyCares

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    Rudy should hold out for the Detroit job next summer. It would be a nice homecoming for him, as well.
     
    #39 JoeBarelyCares, Jun 17, 2004
  20. MoBalls

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    I remember many people saying that letting Rudy T. go may come back and bite us in the ass.
     
    #40 MoBalls, Jun 17, 2004
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