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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by don grahamleone, Jul 24, 2007.

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  1. don grahamleone

    don grahamleone Member

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    Did I just start a thread? It's been years.

    Well, I thought Jake played well last year and could help us again. Has there been any talk about re-signing him? I think his 3 year contract is up, but I could be wrong.

    Anybody have any Jake Tsak info?
     
    #1 don grahamleone, Jul 24, 2007
  2. AggieRocketFan96

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    I thought he was a fairly serviceable 3rd string center. But with Yao, Jackie Butler, and maybe Deke coming back, is there really any room for him?

     
    #2 AggieRocketFan96, Jul 25, 2007
  3. batkins

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    He's a Free Agent, but I doubt we'll offer a deal. Since we now have Jackie Butler and Mutombo may resign. There really isn't any need for him.
     
    #3 batkins, Jul 25, 2007
  4. blazer_ben

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    Our roster is full as it is. with Deke, Butler there just is'nt ENOUGH room for him. he'll get picked up someone.
     
    #4 blazer_ben, Jul 25, 2007
  5. don grahamleone

    don grahamleone Member

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    Jackie Butler played like 8 games last year. I'm pretty sure he was not brought here to contribute.
     
    #5 don grahamleone, Jul 25, 2007
  6. wreck

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    Man what a difference a year makes...last year we were scraping for big men and this year we gotta let some go.

    I love it.
     
    #6 wreck, Jul 25, 2007
  7. aussie rocket

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    im gonna guess he's outta there.

    Au Revoir Jakey.
     
    #7 aussie rocket, Jul 25, 2007
  8. Adelman

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    no way hes coming back. Sry to burst your bubble.
     
    #8 Adelman, Jul 25, 2007
  9. MrButtocks

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    Hell, when everyone was healthy we didn't have room for him last year! He's definitely a goner at this point.
     
    #9 MrButtocks, Jul 25, 2007
  10. SupraJames

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    I think the Rockets are trying to develop Jackie though
     
    #10 SupraJames, Jul 25, 2007
  11. TracywtFacy

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    I'd love if we can trade jake, butler and rafer for a quality big...
     
    #11 TracywtFacy, Jul 25, 2007
  12. Adelman

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    jake is a FA. you cant trade him.
     
    #12 Adelman, Jul 25, 2007
  13. TBar

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    Does anyone know how old Jake is? I know he has a competitve swimming background and is stronger than he looks. At this stage for vet money - I would keep him over Jackie or Deke......IMHO

    Probably gone

    I recall when Phoenix brought him over from the Euro team (Greek?) he was playing for-he was their answer to Shaq at 7'+

    Thank you for starting this thread DonGrahamleone
     
    #13 TBar, Jul 25, 2007
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    Well youth is on Jackie Butler's side. He is only 22.......

    But Jake is already 28.

    And if you check their career stats

    Jackie Butler
    http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jackie_butler/career_stats.html

    Jake Tsakalidis
    http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jake_tsakalidis/career_stats.html

    Jackie Butler with less play minutes than Jake Tsakalidis has slightly higher ppg, slightly less rebounds but with relatively better FG% and FT%.

    So out of the 2, my choice is Jackie Butler. He is still remoldable by coaches like Jack Sikma or Carroll Dawson due to he is much younger.
     
    #14 pryuen, Jul 25, 2007
  15. blazer_ben

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    You people are really underrating butler. this guy two years ago was a pretty good rotation player in Newyork. he has alot of nice low post moves. he's offensive post game is light years ahead of Jake. also he is a good shot blocker. he reminds me a poor mans keon clarck. alot of you guys are gonna be suprised how good he is.
     
    #15 blazer_ben, Jul 25, 2007
  16. TBar

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    Good- I do not know anything about Butler-I hope he does well
     
    #16 TBar, Jul 25, 2007
  17. SupraJames

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    Speaking of Keon Clark, wth happened to that guy? He looked like he was to explode in his years in TOR and SAC then he just disappeared
     
    #17 SupraJames, Jul 25, 2007
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    Marajuna..he ruined he's own career...
     
    #18 blazer_ben, Jul 25, 2007
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    Yep. alot of people are gonna be suprised at he's level of play. especially on offense.
     
    #19 blazer_ben, Jul 25, 2007
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    He's only 22 years old. I'm pretty sure the Rockets have more of an interest in a 22 year old developing center with skills then an 8 minute a game 28 year old journeyman center.
     
    #20 RocksMillenium, Jul 25, 2007
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