The Leader of this team is....

blender · Jan 4, 2009

A_3PO said:

This team has no real leader (including the coach), which is part of the problem.

The terms "action leaders" and "vocal leaders" don't mean anything. One is only a leader if others follow. As one person said, "He who leads and nobody follows is just taking a walk".

Rafer can yap all he wants, but if the other players don't respect what he says, he is no "vocal leader" at all. He's just a talker.

Yao and Ron can play hard, but if it doesn't cause the other players to respond in kind, they are just playing hard.

Leaders cause others to respond and act accordingly on a regular basis. That's what defines leadership. Coach Adelman is in a leadership position, but since the players often do their own thing without consequences, he is not the leader.

The player that has the greatest influence on the others is Tracy. He kills the offense by stopping the ball. He kills the defensive intensity by not trying hard. When he plays hard and leaves it all out on the floor, the other players respond in kind.

Conclusion: Tracy is the leader by default because he influences the others more than anyone else. This is why the Rockets are hostage to his mood swings and lack of effort. Maybe we can hope for a miracle that Deke will influence (lead) Tracy back to being a productive player.
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I agree with your conclusion. We can try to dance around it, but ultimately, this is McGrady's team to lead.

Shroopy2 · Jan 4, 2009

http://www.nba.com/rockets/roster/
1 Tracy McGrady - C G 6-8 223 05/24/1979 Mount Zion Christian Acad. HS (NC)
C - Captain

McGrady's the captain, therefore leader by default.

Emotional leader might be Rafer. Experienced veteran leader Mutombo. Toughness leader Artest. All Star leader Yao. Leader by example Scola. But McGrady has the most overall influence, just how it is for now...

BrooksBall · Jan 5, 2009

shakegod · Jan 5, 2009

matac3 · Jan 5, 2009

At this point there is no leader. The position is open but the only one who can honestly lead this team into a championship would be Tmac.
When he is down, he brings the team down with him

johnstarks · Jan 5, 2009

A_3PO said:

This team has no real leader (including the coach), which is part of the problem.

The terms "action leaders" and "vocal leaders" don't mean anything. One is only a leader if others follow. As one person said, "He who leads and nobody follows is just taking a walk".

Rafer can yap all he wants, but if the other players don't respect what he says, he is no "vocal leader" at all. He's just a talker.

Yao and Ron can play hard, but if it doesn't cause the other players to respond in kind, they are just playing hard.

Leaders cause others to respond and act accordingly on a regular basis. That's what defines leadership. Coach Adelman is in a leadership position, but since the players often do their own thing without consequences, he is not the leader.

The player that has the greatest influence on the others is Tracy. He kills the offense by stopping the ball. He kills the defensive intensity by not trying hard. When he plays hard and leaves it all out on the floor, the other players respond in kind.

Conclusion: Tracy is the leader by default because he influences the others more than anyone else. This is why the Rockets are hostage to his mood swings and lack of effort. Maybe we can hope for a miracle that Deke will influence (lead) Tracy back to being a productive player.
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You are absolutely right on this. Like it or not, t-mac is the one who has the most influence on everyone else's behavior. I'd modify your statement here a bit though: T-mac is the leader, but a bad one at that

topfive · Jan 5, 2009

heypartner said:

saying there is a leader of this team is like saying Slim Pickens was guiding the warhead.
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Effin' brilliant. Kudos, hp.

wireonfire · Jan 5, 2009

I think Yao's language doesnt help him from being a leader.

ibm · Jan 5, 2009

wireonfire said:

I think Yao's language doesnt help him from being a leader.
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you think deke speaks much better?

leebigez · Jan 5, 2009

I dont know how many times we have to talk about leadership on this squad. I think some guys lead by their play, some by talking, but most are fence straddlers. I also think its something that you have at a early age. I dont know if the rox have a singular leader. i think it should be one of your best players, but if its not in them, thats just not them.

kkkpopov · Jan 5, 2009

no leader this team right now

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