Did anyone else see his huge smile at the end of the 1st half. That was great to see! Also Dream did seem to be playing a step slower than in his prime, but he was always in the right spot (loose balls, rebounds), like a veteran should be. Dream had a great 1st half, and I was happy to see that!
I was at the game and it was a very exciting moment for Hakeem and the fans! Another big smile from Hakeem happened during the introduction when his teammates wouldn't let him leave the "jumping circles" they had created!
It was great to hear that he smiled (I missed the first half because of a conference call, damn!), but what I did see was that missed put back at the end of the game. He couldn't possibly be smiling after that. It was yet another clear sign that he's lost the edge. I still love him, but boy, did that hurt.
Zero points in the 2nd half...I did not see a smile then. Hakeem could be a major contributor on this team. He is FAR from done athletically. Where Hakeem is done is in his mind. He simply does not want to hustle anymore. Yes, he likes to compete, but I would bet anything, that if the Rockets were in the playoff hunt, we would see a very different Hakeem. DaDakota
DaDakota, What he needs is a few more inches!!!! On a Serious note, I beleive the same thing. Hakeem just does not seem to have the fire he had before. I think being out of the hunt is doing it to him. I think Next Year he'll be better ESP WITH HIS WIND BACK!! Guys like Moochie, 'Los and Pig trying to be here next year. So they busting their *sses every play. Hakeem does not have that sense of ugency. Maybe he should just ReHab they rest of this year or something. Let Cato get some Experience. [I think Cato is getting better . . . no by leaps and bounds. . but better] HE DIDN'T FOUL OUT!!! Rocket River
Yesh...the smile after the last second shot walking towards the tunnel. sagala, I didn't see the circle. drat. You can't beat seeing games live. Tickets are well worth the price. Especially when you get it all out of the way with a lump sum for season tickets. You just kidda forget about it. Have some fun. Go to a game. <font size="-2">Subliminal message to season ticket sales: move heypartner to top of upgrade list</font>
You guys are all about projecting your feelings onto Hakeem. He always smiles, and giggles, even now. READ HIS BOOK. He doesn't really let anything get to him.
