Did i say Earvin Johnson is a great center?? ha! The sad thing is he is still better than anything we have. Please dont bring up Cato. And also, please dont try to convince me as to how Mo Taylor wil be a great rebounder this year.
I thought I'd elaborate on a point made earlier in this thread on the Bucks 2-0 record against the Lakers. The Bucks style of basketball is not suitable for the East only. They pose extreme matchup problems for many of the halfcourt teams in the West such as the Lakers and Spurs, and they are capable of beating any of them on any given night. Want some evidence? The Bucks weren't merely 2-0 against the Lakers. They were 8-0 against the West's tpp 4 seeds-- the Lakers, Spurs, Kings, and Jazz. They went those teams 8 times without a loss. I'd say their style is suitable for the West. By the way, Cato is not in Ervin Johnson's league right now. Ervin is everything I want Cato to be. He plays hard, has developed a good jumper out to 12 feet, blocks shots, rebounds, and is an intimidating presence in the middle. Cato has the potential to do that, but I don't know if he'll ever get there with his lack of heart. Francis, Mobley, Rice, and Taylor can matchup well talent wise with the Bucks top 4 next season, but let's not get carried away. The Bucks have worked for years with their offensive system, and when they are on, they are a beautiful team to watch. They move without the ball, set screens, pass the ball around the perimeter, and do a lot of the little things that it takes time to learn. We are capable of beating the Bucks in games, and we have comparable talent, but I doubt we would do as good over the course of a season if the Bucks were in the West. The talent is there for us, but I don't think you're going to see these new Rockets just step on the floor come November and execute like the Bucks do. It takes time to be familiar with your teammates and other factors. Like I said, we're right up there with the Bucks talent wise, and we can beat them on the floor, but I doubt we are as good over the course of an entire season unless this team gels and comes together much quicker than expected.
im not talking about whos a better team - milwaukee or houston. im talking about which trio is better. thats all. why do you guys think im trying to rip on the rocks? im not. im just saying their trio is better than yours. its true. not a rip. besides, do you guys care if the bucks win more games? btw; i absolutely agree that comparing matchups like that is a dumb way to compare teams. i was never trying to do that.
well if you were drunk, i didnt know obviously. i wish you said that, then it would have been more fun to talk about. but personally i know im not jealous at all. i like what weve done and where were going.
wha!? i dont like this post at all. i disagree about 114% if thats possible. if not, just the full 100%.
I completely disagree Cat. The only difference between Cato and Johnson is effort. Cato was a better scorer then Johnson last year, his rebounding was only 3 per game less, which should increase with increased effort and minutes, and we know that Cato can average more then 2 bpg. If Cato just pretended to try he would be a better player then Johnson. The only thing I wish Cato had that Johnson has is effort. Cato also has a 12 foot jumper, but you have to care to employ it.
Back to your original ignorant post... Maybe you are a rockets fan, I dont know, and I dont care, but it's easy to see why I might think you aren't a Rockets fan when you are talking about "my" front court players. I still laugh when I look at your evaluation of Johnson. Outside of the Bucks "big 3" there isnt much help there, whether you and your 12 years of following the rockets want to believe it or not. THe Rocks have plenty of weapons, and a damn strong bench. Wait and see.
The only difference between Cato and Johnson is effort. Agreed. If Cato showed some effort, he'd be a pretty serviceable center. However, until he does, it doesn't matter how much talent or ability he has; he'll be outclassed by centers with much less talent but a decent work ethic.
Cato would be more than "servicable" if he were put effort into his game. He would completely fill the Rockets' need of an intimidator in the middle. The Rockets would be ready to contend if he could play to his potential. Imagine if he averaged 9 points, 12 boards, and 3 blocks. The Rockets would be unstoppable- at least second best in the west.
visions of '86! AHHHHHH sweet Jesus Shuttlesworth. We are the ONLY team that can do it. It will take Cato on a mission and Francis and Cuttino cutting out the crap all season long. They must believe it starting today. They must believe they are the best. Forget your image Francis....forget that chip on your shoulder Cuttino....believe it!!! NOW!
Wait and see what? Rockets being about average in the regular season only to miss the playoffs? How are those "weapons" going to help if there is no defense or rebounding? Damn strong bench? Who do we have as rebounder or defensive player upfront as a starter let alone the bench? Wait and see is just pure speculation. I could try one: The Clippers are going to win the championship this year. Wait and see.
rebounder, defensive player = Cato, Griffin, TMo, KT isnt it all speculation at this point? Its not even freaking preseason yet. Whatever BuckTroll.
You've lost your minds comparing the Bucks big 3 to the Rockets. Steve and Cuttino are 2 young and inconsistent and Rice is too old. Don't be fooled the Rocks sweep of the central, the Bucks would kill the Rocks in the playoffs (if possible). Glen Robinson would light Glen Robinson up like a Xmas tree. We all saw what Sam did to Steve (black eye). Last but not least, Cat doesn't play enough D to stop Ray, Cat would get his, however Ray would get more. STOP THE MADDNESS, PUT THE PIPE DOWN!
Why would the Bucks kill them ? Because the Rockets swept them ? I wouldn't feel confident playing a team in the playoffs that swept me. BTW, I think that Robinson on Robinson match-up is a wash..........
LMAO!!! Cato a rebounder and defensive player? Followed Rocket's last season at all? And If we have to rely on young Griffin ad TMorris as our team's rebounder and defensive players then we are surely in for a long season. Our point guard is our best rebounder. Enuff said.
