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Rafael Stone: “Is this just not our year?”

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DaBeard, Feb 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM.

  1. TimDuncanDonaut

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    If he shaves the beard, he could blend in more easily, and the fans not notice him in the crowd. :p

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    Stole morey’s double chin :D
     
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    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    The more I think about it, the more it angers me - where is the fight? What a wuss....

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    Easy Boban Only Fan
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    Love that smile!
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    Deckard Blade Runner
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    Stone is a fool to say that out loud. How many times have so many of us thought the same thing over the last several years? That doesn't mean that the players, or the fans, want to hear it from Stone when there still is a hell of a lot of games to play. Fertitta, assuming he can take the time from his casinos to care about the team, should ream him out. The more public the better.
     
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    Isn't he ambassador in Sicily, Italy .....place of his forefathers.....
     
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    Um, I actually like him and think he's done phenomenal. Most of you wanted him fired 2 years in. Oh have things changed
     
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    I mean firing is not always the right/appropriate move but I would have given the reigns to let's say Witus more and then foster a young apprentice for assistant GM.

    Like for a couple years.......in case.
     
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  11. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist
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    Stone himself believes FVV - during the worst season of his veteran career - was the best player on his team 4-5 years into drafting 10-15 players (multiple high picks) and spending $80m per season on vets.

    You're happier with the team than he is. Which is fine, but just put it in perspective.
     
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    Awful…just awful how he gave up on the season because of an injury to FVV. He could have simply replaced him with Coby White for two seconds and change, but chose to do what he does each and every trade deadline which is absolutely nothing. One of only 3 teams in the entire league to sit on their behinds and do zilch. At least go down fighting….but clearly out of his element as a lawyer acting like a GM.
     
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    If they don't fire this idiot I have no words. Ime as well. Unfortunately we have to start over
     

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