Whatever the Rockets Have Planned for Ariza Needs to Change Now

I agree, by trying to take the pressure off and saying "Go ahead and shoot" it had the opposite effect.

He is seriously pressing too much and trying too hard.....just tell him to play his role, that is all he will ever be a good role player, and that is enough.

Sit him down and tell him he is behind Brooks and Scola in options to score....that should sort him out some.

DD

 

re-introduce you to carl landry, DD

 

Carl also, but he is not a starter.....but it could not hurt for Adelman to be a little bit more assertive in defining some roles.

DD

 

I agree. I think he's pretty much exposed himself as a knucklehead today.

 

Yeah, it seems pretty clear that Ariza is not a go-to type of player - and the Rockets don't really need a go-to superstar type right now with the way they're running the offense.

Ariza needs to be a part of the offense, but no more significant a part than any other Rocket on the floor.

 

Agreed but a huge flaw in the Rockets offense is Battier and Ariza starting, they just don't move enough or compliment the team game.

They are both stand outside and shot players if they are asked to dribble or create it is uber-fail for both.

I think one should be traded this season, if possible.....or at least by summer.

DD

 

Agreed on all posts here. Ariza and Battier are complimentary role players. Ariza drank the kool-aid that Morey and Adelman gave him when they signed him, telling him he can be the feature player on this offense. They did this in hoping to get a cheaper replacement for a TMac type of player. Well, it's not working out as much as they hoped for. And Adelman/Morey might just have to go to you know who and play him afterall.

 

Morey already said Ariza and Battier are a bit redundant. Having them both out there with Hayes is a real drain. Brooks and Scola are the only legitimate scoring options in the starting lineup. That's why our bench looks so good. You can't ask Brooks or Scola to carry more of the load, they seem to be tiring already.

I think it's time to start Budinger.

 

C-Bud definitely needs more minutes instead of Ariza and also Battier.
Balance is key,rather than who starts or finishes IMO,although I admit that Ariza and Battier are somewhat redundant.

The non-development of J.Taylor has also hurt us. It doesn't show up because of our respectable record,but we need contributions from everyone. I'm also concerned that Andersen is not improving well enough to get some more minutes too.

 

There was 2 ways to reign in Ariza's increasing comfort level at volume shooting, without him being more disgruntled.
1) Straight insert Tracy McGrady in his place. Letting him know the real All star is resuming his role, which makes Ariza a 2nd/3rd option.
2) Ariza being out with injury or suspension, losing his spot to someone else.

This is the Rockets chance here to steer Ariza away cleanly.

 

I think we may get our wish.

DD

 

Do they hand out stupid pills on this forum or maybe I am just becoming forgetful but where has anyone on the Roxs stated that Ariza was going to be the feature player on the Roxs for the rest of his contract? As I understood it, the Roxs aren't under the pressure of being a championship contender (nor are they tanking) so they are experimenting and letting players play. I am not sure why so many of you are surprised by the Roxs giving Ariza the green light. Ariza does bring a lot of positive attributes to the team and let's see what he is and isn't capable of doing. With a QUARTER of the season done, how is that going to allow Morey and his faithful statisticians to get a meaningful grasp of what works for Ariza in his new found role. When Yao comes back and whatever moves we make, I can guarantee you that they'll have a talk with Ariza about his role on the team.

 

Chase should not start bc his defense is still lacking, lateral movement ftw! Also he is inconsistent and borderline useless when not shooting well. The Rockets organization know even if they make it to the playoffs they will not be able to do much. I like to think they are using this chance for Ariza to develop until we get an all star.

 

The pecking order should be like this when we need a critical bucket at the end of a game:

1) Landry
2) Brooks
3) Scola
4) Budinger
5) Lowry
6) Ariza

 

Budinger will not start this season.

Ariza is in training to be a 3rd option next year so it is what it is.

We all knew what we we're getting into with this Development season.

DEVELOPMENT SEASON!!! Remember that. The goal is NOT the playoffs, it's for these players to grow.

 

Hmm. Fixed! :grin:

 

I agree, but it is important in developing anyone in any role that you play to their strengths FIRST and then let them add around the edges of those strenghts as they develop.

Right now, that is not what is going on.

A goal without a plan, is only a wish

DD