If this kid ever worked on his defense...he'd be killer. I think Tmac's defense was pretty awesome as a rookie and he developed more by getting the minutes because he was effective out there. Then he wins most improved, then a scoring title later on. I really wished green had a chance to just sit on the roster as opposed to us having Loren Wood (even though we really did need another backup for deke). But yeah, green under tmac's (and battier's) tutelage would make him grow up much faster and possibly crack a spot on the rotation. I'd really like to see this kid come back on the squad. Hell, I hope he beats out mike harris for his spot.
This is a low risk high reward move that helps the Rockets in the present and the future. Presently, you get a kid who has something to play for/prove, who will excite the fans with his dunks and athleticism, and gives you more depth at a position you sorely need depth at. Bonus of course, he is from Houston. In the future, you could end up with an All-Star player who can either support Yao when Mac is gone, or take over for Mac. These are the moves that smart franchises make. Get him in the gym, get him working, get him looking at film, get him doing anything to improve himself as a player. Make him work on his D, and make him work on a skill besides dunking so that he can earn his minutes. Pick up Green, drop Head.
Negative. WIth a healthy Yao, that's where Luther Head excels. A spot up 3 point shooter. The problem with Luther is when Rick asks him to handle the ball. We all know what happens when Luther is called upon to be a PG. He over dribbles, and gets himself into trouble, which in turn equates to turnovers. That's why he sucked pretty hard in the playoffs. Because Rafer was injured, we had a rookie point, and a 2 guard in Bobby Jackson trying to play point. Luther will be ok. We're not paying him much, and when Yao comes back, he can go back to his old ways of just knocking down open 3 pointers.
We said the same thing about Stromile Swift. Same thing with Mike James and Steve Francis. Low risk/high reward. The Rockets are built to win now. Get somebody proven, instead of 'hoping he pans out' We need somebody who can create his own shot/hit open shots. Not somebody who can participate in a dunk contest. If we want of these 'might pan out into something' guys, that's what the draft is for.
Yes, lets look at him in training camp. No he doesn't deserve Luther's spot. He better face reality that he's an unemployed ex-NBAer looking to make a team and get roster spot on the bench, needs to come in with fire in his belly and outhustle and outplay every other Rocket player in training camp and the summer league. Not sure if its going to happen because of his history but it would sure be nice having a guy on the team that can jump out of the gym like he can.
I would sign him, he is a low end contract and him being around a group of professionals like Yao and Shane etc, could only help him develop. And if he doesn't you let him go..... DD
Sorry, theres no excuse for going 1-14 for an entire playoff series. He doesn't need Yao to make layups or hit open shots. This isn't the first time he's disappeared in the playoffs. He no-showed last year too and Yao was playing that time. It didn't really make a difference, Head was no where to be found. And the fact that he can't handle the ball or pass works against him. Luther is a one trick pony and if he isn't hitting his shots, sit his ass down. People think we need spot up shooters, I prefer we get guys that can attack and rim and create their own shots. We can't do the same thing last year where T-Mac handles the ball and has to create shots for others.....again. Too many times we settled for the 3 pointer instead of attack the rim and putting pressure on the defense.
Low risk move, assuming he is available and we dont get out bid for his services. Invite him to the summer league and see what he has done with his spare time this summer. There is no doubt that his ceiling is higher than Luther's. Another thing that cant be denied is how much spaces are going to be with Tracy and Yao drawing more attention than any other players on any team he could possibly join in the league. The Rockets need a player with his ability to back up Tracy/Battier. This is his chance. A legit team in his hometown with an identity and a plan for success. I guess we will just have to wait and see how bad he wants to play NBA ball!
My thoughts exactly!! Keep this in mind, the Rockets had a chance to get JR Smith back then BUT we chose to go after Kirk Synder. JR Smith was even working out in Houston. Sometimes I wonder if the lightbulbs are on in the Rocket's offices. Year 4 on T-Mac/Yao and counting.....
The Rockets cut him to make room on the playoff roster for more size. He will definitely be on some team next season...hopefully this one.
He did suck this playoffs. And last playoffs. But there is no sane way in thinking you would rather have Gerald Green on this team than Luther Head. Gerald Green is a bum. Luther Head is our second best 3 point shooter behind Novak. Check Luther's stats from last year, with a full and healthy Yao. He's money from behind the arc. Indeed we DO need a slasher, and somebody who can attack the rim, but let's be serious. Do you honestly think Gerald Green is that guy? You're drinking the Gerald Green kool-aid. He hasn't amounted to anything on two teams that needed all the help they could get. (Boston & Minnesota) What makes you think he's going to amount to anything on a top WC team liek the Rockets? We're better off using the 25th pick on a rookie who attacked the rim and scored on the college level than Gerald Green who's STILL out of the league. Every team in the league knows what half of us knows here on Clutch City. Gerald Green is a bum.
I'm not so quick to hop on the Novak bandwagon, anyone can hit the open three with consistency if the shot is constantly manufactured for them, but really, does that make him the best three pointer shooter? Statistically maybe, but if we're down three with 10 clicks on the clock who do you want taking the shot. Tmac. I know I sound like Bill Walton here, but I don't think Novak is that great at the three ball. Hell, I know some girls who could outshoot Novak, they play college ball, you wanna sign them? I'm not trying to harpoon/attack you, I just needed a starting point. But! Luther does seem to make shots for himself, he plays mediocore defense and he did help the Illinois team kill Arizona! I hate Arizona. Anywho, I have to agree, Luther is money all around.
Stephen Jackson is a example of a young atheletic wing finally getting it together. Old Port Authur had the talent and he had the confidence. If u go and look at him with the spurs in 03 and made big shots and kept manu on the bench. I saw flashes with green in boston and I think he was more than a throw in in minny. I didn't understand why the rox didn't just keep him and develop him like the spurs did jackson. They cut him for harris who is a tweener. This made no sense because they couldve found 12 mins since yao went down, they were in next yr more. Morey said he doesn't look at height when looking at players. Maybe that's why the rox had so many sub 6'3 guys, but u look at lakers and the have like 2. I still don't see how bobby jones and mike harris being on the roster. Hell, snyder shouldve played more than head.
Agree with you, when Yao went down I really didn't see why the rockets got rid of Green who is a low risk high reward player. The rockets weren't going to win a championship without Yao anyway, but I do know they wanted to get past the 1st round. Question: Where would Gerald Green be drafted if he were coming out this year from college?
