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Ime is not a championship coach

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by H. Christopher, Jan 15, 2026.

  1. javal_lon

    javal_lon Member

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    Boys having keypad meltdowns when their favorite players ain't having the seasons they envisioned. Lmao
     
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    There are very few coaches that last a very long time and win championships over the course of decades, that era is pretty much over. You can not be a terrible coach like Silas and expect to win, but you need someone good enough and then a solid GM to win. 4 of the last 6 championship coaches have been fired after winning, so it's not like they forgot how to coach or were the second coming of Pop. I feel like if the roster were better Ime could win a ring here, I don't think he would win 4 rings over 12 years or anything though, but he is on par with the coaches that have won recently and been fired.
     
  3. Stephen_A

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    Dude who said anything about averages? Why are fans so wrapped up in league averages? I’m talking about ability. Besides when we talk about league averages it’s deceptive. Are we talking about whole league, point guards, starters?

    Fox shot 2 pull up threes in Rockets players’ face last game. That’s ability. Amen can’t do this. Neither can Sengun. He launches 6 a game. Spurs have 4 starters that can shoot the 3. I said nothing about averages. I was talking about capability to stretch defenses. Teams still have to guard Fox at the line. They do not have to guard Amen or Sengun at the line.

    It’s not a “may” have. The Rockets are in winning phase not development phase. This is widely known and documented. They got Durant to win now whether fans like it or not. Agree with it or not this is the focus and goal of the team. So with this, the question is what does this team need to win?

    Lastly I just explained to you how Detroit plays with 2 non shooters. This is vastly different than how the Rockets play.
     
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    Speaking of popovich, what did he do from 2017-2024? Not much. Couple 7th seeds first couple years then Mediocrity to bad last 5 years. If you don’t have the personnel you can’t win. Period.
     
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    I think he's having difficulty maintaining his memory. He needs some vitamin B supplements and to eat plenty of fish.
     
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    Championship ....ppl are talking like championship is easy.....

    .even a lousy regular season Away arena coach.
     
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    He is the next Monty Williams.

    black and one finals run
     
  8. Joe Rocket

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    I mean he doesnt have a championship team either so.
     

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