Is anyone else start to hypervenilate and shake in anticipation for the draft tomorrow? I remember after the end of the season, just thinking about the lottery (and how far away the actual draft was.) Now we are here, on the eve of what could be the largest notable acquisition since Tmac, and possibly the best chance this team will have to add a player to make real, our dreams for the core nucleus of Yao and Tmac. Yao has emerged and there are indications that we could be in for a historic full year for him. If McGrady bounces back then our table is set. It seems like any player we draft will at least have some sort of immediate roll, and so this not only lengthens our "window", but widens it for the time being. I remember acquiring Griffin and being suprised, Yao being an obvious pick- I was not. But this is definetly taking the edge off of the horrible trainwreck into a bus full of children stalled on the tracks type of season we had. I have draft fever I guess, a mix of giddyness intrigue and black fear. 20 something hours to go.
Part of it is the excitement and eagerness to see what happens and who we select, but i am also looking forward to never seeing another mock draft, trade rumour involving the draft and smokescreen/open ended answer to a of a question pertaining the draft for another season. I can't wait One more sleep for me.
I couldn't get into the draft scenarios at all until the first week of June. Waste of time before then. Since I jumped into it, burnout kicked in over this past weekend. The draft is coming at just the right time. Another good thing is Free Agent negotiations start Saturday and we should start hearing from player's agents this weekend on some preliminary agreements. Most of our offseason could be wrapped up within a week or two. This is good because my brain needs a rest. Problem is the Rockets have been known to pull things off out of the blue (Rafer for MJ) so you can never really rest.
Feels almost like christmas eve- can't wait to see which player is wrapped up and lying under the tree for the Rockets to open.
Worse comes to worse, no trades are made, we get a good pick anyway at 8, and our 32nd pick could end up sucking, we still have T-Mac and Yao. As long as these guys can pass the ball to them, than we are in good shape. What I'm trying to say is, they can't possibly be any worse than Ryan Bowen.
I've been anxious about this draft for a while. There are so many ups and downs leading up to the draft, first we're gonna trade Juwan, then we're gonna trade Head, then the deal is dead. (Personally I wouldnt be surprised if Juwan isnt a rocket next season) Too much drama. With that being said I hope the Rockets find a way to land a hell of a player especially without giving up any depth.
Actually, I was anxious before today, but today, idk, I think I'm a little tired of this and that, you know? there's like so many different scenarios
Yeah, I'm also getting draft-anticipation fatigure. I'm ready for a conclusion (well, provided we don't get another Jason Collier)
I'm extremely nervous, and have been for the past week or so. In my eyes, this will be the most significant offseason for the Rockets in some time. Last year's poor outing was somewhat of a blessing because we still have two superstars, and with the draft, are able to add two (maybe more) young rotation players who can contribute consistently. June 28th cant get here fast enough.
Morey is the only reason I am somewhat optimistic. Otherwise, I am almost certain that the Rocket's "crack" management team would find some way to screw this up. But, Morey is smarter than the average bear. I think we got a chance. I don't like the "trade" ideas, too many things could go wrong. I hope the Rockets wait on the eighth pick and see who is still available. I think Sheldon Williams is going to be it. Roy and Gay will be gone. I don't think the Rockets are still that interested in JJ. Brewer will likely still be on the board, so it will be interesting. Is it the year of the "Williams?." What if Marcus Williams is still there?
I've tried to avoid all this draft mess this season and i succeeded (this is my first post regarding the draft at all). I, too, am burned out just by anticipating and READING all the confusion and mass hysteria surrounding tomorrows draft. I found it amazing that Reddick was the hot topic for a good while then his discussion drops off the face of the planet and seemed like more people wanted brewer instead. Then the brewer noise also disinegrates and we started seeing a little bit of Tyrus Thomas hype with the portland rumour then that died down and now today is just a big mess. I will be happy with ANY one of these: Bargnani, Morrison, Thomas, Sheldon, Roy, Gay, Reddick, Brewer, Aldridge, and Carney... I have closure knowing that one of those i have listed will infact be picked by the rockets and will IN FACT be better than Ryan Bowen.
...and for some time. I really hope CD and Morey will do the right thing tomorrow, because we won't have another chance as good for a long, long time. I'm going to be a nervous wreck if tomorrow evening doesn't come soon enough.
You haven't been here that long, but this board has been saying that exact thing every offseason since I've joined.
I disagree, you might not get a franchise player (Lebron, Wade) but you can get a quality starter. Then again, it used to be you could take a risk on a HS (Amare, Kobe) at that point but thats not feasible anymore. I hope we dont do something stupid and trade away valuable picks to move up in a draft without any true studs. I think someone good will fall to #8 and even if we dont get Roy, there is a good chance Gay or Morrison or Carney or Reddick will be there, and any of those players would have an instant impact.
