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Deke says his career is over

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ItsMyFault, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. Obito

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    :(

    One of the truly best people ever, a true class act. I'm glad he chose to be with the Rockets orginization. God Bless Deke.
     
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    A great player and humanitarian. The NBA should put him in the HOF yesterday.
     
  3. cst_chenchen

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    Thanks for everything Deke, you are Legend. God bless you.
     
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    Win the ******* championship for him!!!!!

    .....or at least first round.

    if ROX somehow lose to portland, like 0.000001% possibility, i swear i will be angry enough to kill someone, maybe Adelman.
     
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    BIG BIG loss........
    I will be missing him badly! HE'S THE LEGEND.
     
  6. Jeff Who

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    Thanks Dekembe. It is a big shame. You know we love you :)
     
  7. Pringles

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    He says his career is over... but it could be him just talking in shock.

    Any word from the doctor/trainer/coaches/Morey?
     
  8. Marcus Bryant

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    Deke has got to retire in summer anyway, this injury just cuts countable games from his career so I don't think it's a big shame. Unlike Tracy's case. :( Tracy should have a couple of good years to play.
     
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    sad day...sad to see him go out like that.....but he had a great career...i hope he stays on bench for the playoffs to give us some leadership
     
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    I suggest make the next game in Houston a night of fingers,bring a big finger everyone.

    A chinese fan.
     
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    :( :( :(

    We love you. Thanks for everything you do
     
  12. lionheartqs

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    Rocket! Listen! From now on!
    Fight For Dikembe!!! Fight For Dikembe!!! Fight For Dikembe!!!
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    :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
     
  13. Yung-T

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    Sad day for all nba fans.
    Deke brought joy to every rockets game.
    We will always rembember you *finger wag*
     
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    Oh man, this pretty much just ruins my day. Deke was a great player, a legend. I'm sad to see him go out like this.

    We need to win this one for him....get him that ring....
     
  16. soulsong999

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    Thank you Deke, for everything.

    SS999
     
  17. chewy016

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    deke you are a true warrior. we will miss the finger wagging.
     
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    I really hope Deke stays on w/ the team as an assistant coach to keep grooming Yao. Deke, you will be sorely missed.
     
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    I was at that Rockets Viewing Party. When I saw this, my heart sank.

    Jesus Christ this hurts...
     
  20. Surfguy

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    Rockets are cursed when it comes to injuries. This was just the worst timing. We really needed him for the playoff run. Nobody can fill his role on this team during the playoff run. We definitely missed his defense and rebounds in Game 2.

    It's a terrible way to go out. I feel for him.
     

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