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WHY CATO?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by #1CATOFAN, Sep 20, 2001.

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WHY ALL THIS NEGATIVITY WHEN IT COMES TO CATO?

Poll closed Oct 4, 2001.
  1. THE MONEY

    19 vote(s)
    42.2%
  2. HIS INJURY

    4 vote(s)
    8.9%
  3. NEED A BLAME SINCE HAKEEM IS GONE

    4 vote(s)
    8.9%
  4. JUST FORGOT HIS ATHLETIC ABILITIES

    18 vote(s)
    40.0%
  1. #1CATOFAN

    #1CATOFAN Member

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    EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE SO NEGATIVE WHEN IT COMES TO CATO. IF WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY WITH MO TAYLOR, IT SOUND VERY FAMILIAR. MO'S A GOOD PLAYER, CATO'S A GOOD PLAYER; MO GOT BIG BUCKS, CATO GOT BIG BUCKS; MO GOT INJURED, CATO GOT INJURED; MO'S OUT FOR THE SEASON, CATO WAS OUT MOST OF THE SEASON. COME ON LET'S SHOW A LITTLE HUMANITY, THESE MEN ARE OR WERE INJURED. SO NEXT SEASON WILL MO BE THE NEXT MULTI MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT ROCKET TO BE BASHED OVER AN INJURY HE HAS NO CONTROL OVER. I DON'T THINK ANYONE WANTS TO HAVE SURGERY FOR THE HECK OF IT. THERE'S NOT MUCH A PLAYER CAN DO FOR HIS TEAM INJURED.

    WHEN CATO WAS IN PERFECT HEALTH AND PRODUCING, HE WAS "THE MAN". WHEN THE PLAYER WE ALL LOVED FOR HIS STRENGTH, POWER, FORCE, AND DRIVE WAS INJURED, WHAT DO YOU DO? TURN YOUR BACK. THAT'S NOT A TRUE FAN. I SAY THIS IS CATO'S SEASON TO SHOW AND PROVE ALL OF YOU WRONG. I HOPE HIS ANKLE OR FOOT IS BETTER, SO THAT HE CAN SHUT ALL THE NEGATIVE PEOPLE UP. THE MAN DIDN'T WALK AWAY FROM HIS TEAM HE WAS INJURED. IF HE'S 100% OR EVEN 90% BACK TO HEALTH, I KNOW CATO WILL KEEP THAT CENTER PROTECTED AND UNITE WITH THE REST OF THE TEAM TO HELP TAKE THE ROCKETS FORWARD. ALL OF THIS IS JUST NEW PREASSURE THAT ARE BEING PUT ON HIM SINCE THE FALL OF THE "GREAT OLD HAKEEM", AND WHEN I SAY OLD I MEAN OLD. HOUSTON FANS ARE NERVOUS AND WANT TO BUT BLAME ON SOMEONE. WITH THAT COMES MY QUESTION:

    WHY CATO??????????????????????????????????

    DON'T FORGET HOUSTON DIDN'T OFFER HIM THAT MULTI MILLION DOLLAR DEAL FOR NOTHING. HE DIDN'T TWIST THEIR ARMS OR HOLD THEM HOSTAGE, OBVIOUSLY THEY FELT HE WAS WORTH IT. I FEEL THAT HE IS WORTH IT, AND IS A GOOD LONG TERM INVESTMENT FOR THE ROCKETS. IT'S TIME FOR THIS TEAM TO GROW TOGETHER, AND BECOME THE POWER FORCE THE HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF BEING.

    A LAST THOUGHT, ONE INJURY DOES NOT MAKE A PLAYER WORTHLESS, WE NEED TO ENCOURGE AND SUPPORT OUR PLAYERS. AFTER ALL HE IS A ROCKET, AND YOU ARE ROCKET FANS. RIGHT?
     
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  2. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

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    I don't dislike Cato...he's a good guy. But take a look at Robert Horry. Unbelievable physical talent, too lackadaisical on the court. I think he knows the heat he will be under this year and I hope he accepts the challenge. The center position will play a huge role on whether or not the Rockets will make the playoffs and advance.
     
  3. Ottomaton

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    Dude, I don't think your putting enough emphasis in your post. All caps has become so cliche. Perhaps if you take some of the text like:

    EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE SO NEGATIVE WHEN IT COMES TO CATO.

    and replace it with something like:

    EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE SO NEGATIVE WHEN IT COMES TO CATO.

    or even better yet, adding some appostraphies and a larger size font like:

    [color = red]EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE SO NEGATIVE WHEN IT COMES TO CATO!!!!!!!!!! [/color]
     
  4. PhiSlammaJamma

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    He's the man. I'm in his corner. We may need a cut man in that corner, but I'm in it.
     
  5. A-Train

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    Who would have thought that we would see not one, but TWO Cato trolls? Next thing you know, Bulls fans will come here and troll the board...geez, what is this world coming to?

    I wonder if "PippenRulz" is already taken as a nick...
     
  6. #1CATOFAN

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    THANK YOU VET! ALL THAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU GOT MY POINT.

    ALL THIS NEGATIVITY
     
  7. Houstone

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    KELLY CATOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
     
  8. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    Cato is a one of the keys for the year. If he plays, the rockets will be okay. With all his "injuries", the rockets could be in for a hurt'n.

    My Cato prediction for healthy games
    12 ppg
    8 rpg
    2.8 bpg
    4.5 fpg

    I think Francis can carry the team to the second round with a center that does this and plays man to man defense that Cato has shown when "healthy".

    BTW, Marc Jackson would be a good compliment for Cato.
     
  9. The Summit

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    Kelvin Cato sucks, period. There is no athlete as lazy as Cato on the entire planet.
     
  10. enbehay

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    The reason people hate the all caps entry is simply for the fact that it's hard to read. As for Cato, we would all love to feast on crow if Cato would perform at a level matching his capabilities. I'll even volunteer to pluck the feathers and stuff the crow.
     
  11. drpepper

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    #1catofan is really Cato himself.
     
  12. R0ckets03

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    "#1"CATOFAN?!?!?!?! Are there any other fans of Cato around or something?:confused:
     
  13. Slick Willie

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    Cato is the man..... & I am the fan of any one who can grab a good deal from a good team just by one pre-season game against the Cav's.

    Long live the American Dream!!! Ride the pine & take what's mine
     
  14. gr8-1

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    I didn't see "his lacksadaisical attitude and apparent lack of work ethic" as one of the choices. I'm rooting for the guy, I'm just doubtful he will be a good player. I htink he could be, and I hope he proves me wrong.
     
  15. kidrock8

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    Cato is bound for stardom. With his work ethic, the sky is the limit.

    No center has the shooting touch of a Kelvin Cato. His ballhandling skills and driving ability makes Iverson jealous. Cato's ability to nail the 3 is amazing in itself.
     
  16. R0ckets03

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    Actually when you see him practicing before the game you will be really suprised by Catos shooting range.
     
  17. Stevierebel

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    He just SUCKS!!! He has all the potential in the world but is content with the way he is now. That is why we don't like him. Plus the fact that he sits out for long periods of time with an injury. The high ankle sprain cost him 6 weeks. SOFT!!! That is what he is...
     
  18. Gutter Snipe

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    #1CATOFAN -- believe me, rocket fans would love nothing more than to be given something to love about Cato. We're just gunshy...every time we start to believe in him, something happens to him and he disappears again.

    However, the grim reality is that something is wrong when someone with Cato's body is not desired by other teams.

    Cato!!! Please please please prove us wrong!

    Pretty please?

    Pretty please with a cherry on top?

    We'll even get Chance to write a song for you...all we ask is for you to throw your weight around, block some shots and grab rebounds. Houston will love you in no time.
     
  19. Tolpatcsh Verkinder

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    If Cato were lazy, but talented, that would be one thing - because there is always the chance that he could snap out of it an give you some dominating games.

    If Cato were hard-working, but not talented that would be another thing - because then you know that he might not play well, but he's going to scrap and fight under the boards.

    But Cato is lazy and not talented, and thats not good at all.
     
  20. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

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    Yes there is...I mentioned it in another thread...Greg Ostertag.
     

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