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Who was the best free agent signing in Rockets history?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rockets34Legend, Jul 29, 2005.

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  1. T-Mac

    56 vote(s)
    44.4%

  2. Moses Malone

    15 vote(s)
    11.9%

  3. Clyde the Glyde

    35 vote(s)
    27.8%

  4. Mario Elie

    17 vote(s)
    13.5%

  5. Dikembe Mutombo - thought I would throw him in...

    3 vote(s)
    2.4%
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  1. Rockets34Legend

    Rockets34Legend Member

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    Who was the best addition/adjustment in Rockets history?

    I think it's definitely T-Mac. Our future Hakeem for years to come!
     
    #1 Rockets34Legend, Jul 29, 2005
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  2. thiagu88

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    was t-mac truly a "free agent" though? Does resigning account?
     
    #2 thiagu88, Jul 29, 2005
  3. Mav-Hater

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    Never was. Doesn't Count.

    I think Ryan Bowen twice is a masterful stroke :rolleyes:
     
    #3 Mav-Hater, Jul 29, 2005
  4. thiagu88

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    nWo34Life you need to pick a new one cause T-Mac would fall under "Best Rocket's Trade" thread i guess... :D
     
    #4 thiagu88, Jul 29, 2005
  5. krosfyah

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    TMac came via a trade...not a FA.

    I'm drawing a blank but how about Mario Elie?

    I hate to say it but didn't we sign Scotty Quitten as a FA?

    Edit: All of your poll options came via trades except Marie Elie. :(
     
    #5 krosfyah, Jul 29, 2005
  6. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Considering Moses took us to the Finals by himself and was a league MVP with us, I would consider Moses as our best signing. However I don't remember if he was a FA at the time.
     
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  7. krosfyah

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    Moses played in the era before Free Agency. So he doesn't count either.
     
    #7 krosfyah, Jul 29, 2005
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    "Traded by the Trail Blazers to the Houston Rockets for a 1995 second-round draft choice on 8/2/93"
     
    #8 MLittle577, Jul 29, 2005
  9. Rockets Red Glare

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    There is not a FA on the list?????
     
    #9 Rockets Red Glare, Jul 29, 2005
  10. JuanValdez

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    Here's to hoping it's Stromile Swift. Come to think of it, we haven't had much success with straight free agent signings: Scottie Pippen :mad: , Mo Taylor, Shandon Anderson... who else of note?
     
    #10 JuanValdez, Jul 29, 2005
  11. krosfyah

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    There you have it. ;) Not a single person on the list came as a FA then.
     
    #11 krosfyah, Jul 29, 2005
  12. Possum

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    did we trade for Barkley?
     
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  13. krosfyah

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    Yup. We traded Robert Horry, Sam Cassel plus others. People are still pissed about that one. Although I still feel Barkley was a worthy risk and he played well for us.
     
    #13 krosfyah, Jul 29, 2005
  14. No Worries

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    Thorpe
     
    #14 No Worries, Jul 29, 2005
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    Wow! Sorry, nWo, but you totally messed up this poll.
     
    #15 droxford, Jul 29, 2005
  16. Rockets34Legend

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    Sorry guys. I tried to edit the title, but it won't allow me to.
     
    #16 Rockets34Legend, Jul 29, 2005
  17. krosfyah

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    I had to check this one. We traded Rodney McCray and Jim Peterson to the Kings for Otis Thorpe.
     
    #17 krosfyah, Jul 29, 2005
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    Wow, that was nice of the Blazers to give us both Elie and Drexler. Good ol' Bob Whitsit. He's like the '90s version of Isiah Thomas.
     
    #18 corby, Jul 29, 2005
  19. No Worries

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    I guess I misreremembered.

    Since when were T-Mac, Drexler, and Mutombo FAs when we got them?
     
    #19 No Worries, Jul 29, 2005
  20. giddyup

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    Does anybody remember that we once signed Alex English to a FA contract only to have it matched? He blew up after that...
     
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