Nice job Clutch...here's a few questions i thought of.. What is the status of Rice's injury? Will Eddie be given a chance to start? What the HELL is going on with the M Jax situation (assuming it hasnt been resolved by then) if you get really desperate... Why are Stevie's ears so damn small? What is the fastest land animal? Keep up the great work!!!!!!
Exactly how tall and how heavy is the Griffin? The Rocket homepage lists him at 6-9 and 220. However, people have commented that he looks taller and heavier. Does Rudy really think he will grow into the center position?
I'm trying to think of a friendly, ice-breaking sort of question for Cato. Here's the best I can come up with: "So, Kelvin . . . Are you really a lazy, self-absorbed waste of cap space, or do you just play one on TV?"
First of all, great job Clutch. As far as a question: With the new rule giving a team 8 seconds to advance the ball upcourt versus 10 seconds, could we see more pressing and trapping from the Rockets this year to utilize the rule and create some scoring opportunities? Or for that matter, do you expect to see more traps this year, league-wide?
Ask him what he thinks about Tierre Brown. I was able to Brown play pick-up games against a few of the NBA players at Westside and Fonde over the summer, and he more than held his own -- actually outplaying some of the NBA guys, including Damon Jones and Moochie Norris. I'm curious to see how he does in a more organized setting.
Now THAT is funny Will....how about this one for Cato... Kelvin, now that you aren't allowed to bring tweasers on airplanes anymore, what on earth will you use to pick the splinters out of your ass on road trips?
Clutch, Aren't the training camp sessions two-a-days? Are you planning to attend the evening session of the training camp today? Did you attend the evening session yesterday?
Questions for Rudy: <ol> <li> How do all the new players and losing Taylor affect the wonderful chemistry we've had on the team (specifically Rice, Jackson, Griffin, Morris, Jones, Torres). We have only 2 starting players from last year? <li> How long do you think it will take for the team to hit it's stride and gel together? <li> Does he agree with ESPN Insider's ranking of #8 in the league? <li> Is the starting 5 position Cato's to lose, or are they expecting to give it to Jackson? <li> If we get Jackson, is he more valuable at the 4 or 5? <li> How far do you think we can make it in the playoffs, if we get Jackson, and stay relatively injury free? <li> Do you see using Langhi at the 2 much this year, and how did you feel the experiment worked out playing him there this summer? <li> If Rice isn't ready to start at the beginning of the season, who do you expect to start at the 3? <li> Do you anticipate Kenny starting at the 4? <li> How do you feel we've improved compared to the other playoff teams? <li> Are you happy with our offseason moves? <li> How do you feel about us not getting Webber this offseason? <li> How will our players take advantage of the new rules? <li> Do you expect Francis to have a breakout year and be on the allstar team? <li> Do you feel we are finished rebuilding and have a championship nucleus, or do we need to make more moves in the next few years to go all the way to the finals? </ol> <b>Thanks for all your wonderful work, Clutch </b>
Clutch, How about these questions: Coach, you've been to quite a few training camps over the years. What is your favorite training camp memory, as a player or coach? Which comes first, the system or the talent? In other words, do you look for players that compliment the pre-existing system and team, or evaluate a player's talents and, if needed, alter the system to compliment those talents?
If you get to talk to Rice, ask him how much he feels his toe effects his play, and what distinct aspect of his game it will inhibit the most. Thanks, Clutch.
LOL Will, Here's another one: Kelvin: As the successor to Dream, do you feel now more than ever that it is your job to mope around in Rudy's doghouse claiming injuries like Dream has done since you've been here?
Questions for Cato: What fast food chain would you be working at if not for the NBA? UPS or FedEx? Is that pine-scented deoderant or did you fall asleep on the bench last night? Boxers or adult diapers? Do you think if you played with any more "fire", the bench would be ablaze? Did you know you have only one fan? (http://bbs.clutchcity.net/php3/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22756&pagenumber=1)
I've got a good one... Hey Cato, what do you do with all the money you save by not having to buy athletic supporters?
I'd have to say that the best Cato question so far belongs to Flagrant1: "Finally what is your response to Rockets fans who think you suck big ole donkey di............. again RUN!!"
Something I rarely hear asked of players : "What's the part of your game you think most needs improving?" Another question : "What did you do basketball-wise during the summer? Did you work on any aspect of your game?"
