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Are we following the path of the Spurs?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by tinman, Feb 21, 2010.

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  1. yes

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    37.7%

  2. no

    48 vote(s)
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  1. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    1. Team built around a Big Guy
    -Duncan
    -Ming

    2. International players
    -Scola
    -Ginobli, Parker

    3. Develop through draft
    -Parker/Ginboli
    -Brooks, Budinger

    4. Team is firmly controlled by coach
    -Popovich
    -Adelman

    5. Humble/hard working team personality, no controversial players
    -check
    -check

    6. Dedicated defensive guys
    -Bowen
    -Shane

    7. Savy GMs
    -RC Buford
    - Morey
     
    #1 tinman, Feb 21, 2010
  2. Karolik

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    Except that they have rings with that lineup and we have 0.
     
    #2 Karolik, Feb 21, 2010
  3. br0ken_shad0w

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    No because there is no equivalent of a Duncan, Parker, or Ginobili on this team.
     
    #3 br0ken_shad0w, Feb 21, 2010
  4. RocketMania1991

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    The Spurs were able to be successful with Duncan at a younger age then we were with Yao.

    We cant follow the path of the Spurs if we can't rely on our big man like the Spurs could.

    The truth is that we have probably 2-3 years to build around Yao before we have to find another option.

    We are a poor mans spurs team.
     
    #4 RocketMania1991, Feb 21, 2010
  5. RV6

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    not necessarily, that can be all true for most teams, except for maybe 5 and 7
     
    #5 RV6, Feb 21, 2010
  6. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    Duncan - Yao (classic big man)
    Parker - Brooks (scorer, driving pg)
    ginobli - Martin (slasher, scorer)

    Not saying we have the same developed talent as them.
     
    #6 tinman, Feb 21, 2010
  7. tinman

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    we're working on it.
     
    #7 tinman, Feb 21, 2010
  8. herro

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    not quite


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    #8 herro, Feb 21, 2010
  9. treyk3

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    If we get Chris Bosh in a SnT then we would start looking like the 1999 Spurs with an aging center and a young PF with tons of potential leading the team. Not exactly the same but sort of similar and lots of low profile personalities on the team.

    Brooks - Parker
    Martin - Ginobli
    Yao- David Robinson
    Bosh - Duncan
     
    #9 treyk3, Feb 21, 2010
  10. Spiegel

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    Except duncan>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>ming
     
    #10 Spiegel, Feb 21, 2010
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    are you telling me yao isn't a international player?
     
    #11 thetennisyao, Feb 21, 2010
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    Exept Duncan>>>>>Yao and he rarely gets injured either.

    You want take the path of the Spurs? Let's tank and get a guy who will deliver 4 championships like they did.
     
    #12 Phillyrocket, Feb 21, 2010
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    Same type of players but a lot worse.
     
    #13 VBG, Feb 21, 2010
  14. Rocket4Life11

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    It sure does seem like it. A very nice path to follow. Maybe one day we can add...

    8. NBA Championships
     
    #14 Rocket4Life11, Feb 21, 2010
  15. Air Langhi

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    QFT

    The greatest forward of all time vs a good center?
     
    #15 Air Langhi, Feb 21, 2010
  16. tinman

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    got Yao before Daryl Morey.
    basically he's molding the Rockets team to what he and Rick wants.
     
    #16 tinman, Feb 21, 2010
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    I disagree with 4, Pop has a stronger hold on his players, while Adelman seems to like to let his players loose.

    Also in addition to 6, the Spurs seem to be a much more defensive minded team, where we're more focused on offense.

    Just my 2/100 cents.
     
    #17 Jontro, Feb 21, 2010
  18. DustinS

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    The Spurs are a great team to resemble.
     
    #18 DustinS, Feb 21, 2010
  19. Air Langhi

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    Also duncan won a championship his second year with a completely different team.
     
    #19 Air Langhi, Feb 21, 2010
  20. JujuxG

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    1. Team built around a Big Guy
    -Duncan
    -Ming
    best pf ever, a good center

    2. International players
    -Scola
    -Ginobli, Parker
    2>1

    3. Develop through draft
    -Parker/Ginboli
    -Brooks, Budinger
    Ginboli>bud
    i think parker has a better bbiq than ab

    4. Team is firmly controlled by coach
    -Popovich
    -Adelman
    spur got a better coach

    5. Humble/hard working team personality, no controversial players
    -check
    -check
    agree 100%

    6. Dedicated defensive guys
    -Bowen
    -Shane
    bowen retired, shane is getting old

    7. Savy GMs
    -RC Buford
    - Morey
    agree
     
    #20 JujuxG, Feb 21, 2010
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