[Chron: Oct.24] Francis steals show as Magic rout Rockets

I disagree somewhat because I think since Yao is the centerpiece of our system JVG wanted to see which bench players work best with Yao.

On a sidenote anyone notice a corelation between a lack of fire from Yao and stevie absence from the team. I think one of the overlooked things well miss from Steve was how he got on Yao's butt for not dunking the ball.

 

Jerry Brewer just reminded me why I hate about 90% of sportswriters out there.

That article was complete trash. All he's doing is trying to make himself and the fans feel better about the Mcgrady trade. He's too focused on bashing T-Mac to realize what they got in return, three legit starters. He's too obsessed with T-Mac's "ego" to even realized it was a pre-season game, and the Rockets were helping themselves out in the long-run by resting their vets.

 

Yao had zero fire in the game against the Magic. Knowing the team is putting out its 2nd unit to play alongside him as starters may have had an effect. However, the hug after the game basically told the story. Yao's emotional ties to his former teammates have not disappeared yet, and it was evident he did not have the heart to play in the game.

Sometimes you have to be a cold-blooded SOB like Kobe to be among the best in the NBA.

 

Hate to say it, but Francis seems smarter and more mature with his quotes than T-Mac.

Francis' quotes are well thought-out and classy.

Cannot say the same thing about T-Mac, hope he will mature.

 

I thought Steve's responses were respectful and classy. The Orlando press sure does talk up some trash, though.

We'll see what happens on Jan. 20th. Should be a helluva game!

-- droxford

 

I thought Yao's struggles were more related to lack of cohesiveness in the units playing together - especially the PG.

Getting the ball up was a problem - starting plays late in the shot clock cycle then very tentative execution with players standing around and rushed shots were all in evidence last night.

 

Could it be that Rox sat T-Mac as a shot at Orlando's brass - who may have some angry fans phoning about no advance notice on T-Mac sitting out.

This could be a message to Weiselbrod to STF-up about the deal and concentrate on running his team.

 

I read Francis' remark the same way.

It also reminded of last years superbowl incident which was indicative of the JVG-SF relationship and Steve's attitude - coach says X Steve does Y - regardless.

That could very well have been the turning point for Rockets decision to move Steve - because of the very public and very divergent statements by Steve and Jeff afterwards.

 

I don't have a problem with ppl who dominate the ball to be effective, if they can do it efficiently. I'm also glad we traded the drama queens.

 

I think everybody is blowing this way out of proportion and of course the media is at the center of it.

I love the way the first article posted trashes TMac as if it was his idea to sit out. So what does the Magic clown writer want? It's a feel-good article for them. The media monkeys need something to get the fans on their side and sell papers, so they invent situations like this.

As for TMac lashing out - I'm surprised the guy could stay contained this long while getting bashed by Weisbrod. Like I said in chat, maybe JVG held him out so he wouldn't choke Weisbrod to death.

The Rockets, as an organization, have stayed above all this and for that I love it they are my team. They dealt players and didn't trash them during or after the process. Makes me proud to still be a Rockets fan.

 

This is about the stupidest thing i have heard, How can you say that? If steve was not classy, i bet you would hate on him, but since he is classy he's faking it right? your a moron. So you are saying Steve can not be classy, no matter how he truly feels?

Pople like you make me sick, you POS.

 

Okey! So it was one hell of a show for the magic's back court duo, but that was just an exibition game that we all expected to happen. Just wait till the regular season starts. And quote," You will all know why we have to push this trade".

 

As a mature man, you dont just boldly express all your true self before the media, do you?

KH

 

Me too. By saying that he would disobey his coach and play anyway is "classy!?" Gloating about a preseason victory over the Rocket's benchplayers is "classy?!" Petty and immature seem more appropriate adjectives. I can hardly wait till Jan 24th. I am going to do my best to be there in person.

 

things like this just showed you why I love Rockets and why I dont' read sports articles written by so called experts. I live in New York. Trust me. when it comes to Basketball, and Houston Rockets, they have no respect. The media, the people outside of Houston, dont' respect Rockets at all. I got into so many fights because of it. Anyway, it's all in the past. I know how to control my emotions.

But, I guess what i'm trying to say here is that we, rockets fans, should never, never, give a **** about what they think about us, and the team 'casue you know they will take every chance they got to trash us.

BTW, I do think Francis tries too hard to be classy if u know what i mean.

 

That's actually kind of funny with the crappy teams they field year in and out (except the Yankees). They're just still bitter that they got to the Finals twice in the 90s and they lost to TWO DIFFERENT Texas teams.

 

let's the orlando media has their time. We will teach them who is their daddy in January!

 

Yeah. People find any and every reason to talk about Francis on this board and criticize Houston for trading him. *sigh*