[Jason Friedman] Post-Practice Interviews

declan32001 · Jul 7, 2010

jopatmc said:

You know, the great thing about the Rockets is even if we don't come up with Bosh, I'm just as excited going into this season to watch these guys develop. There doesn't appear to be a slacker in the group.

Jordon Hill - very impressed with his work. You can see the maturity and determination in his voice. There's no telling what that kid will become.

Pat Patterson - this dude is nails. He's intelligent and a hard worker on top of skills and athleticism. Look out NBA. He's gonna shock some folks and outplay a lot of guys drafted before him.

Chase - what can you say about this kid? If we had to trade away Kevin Martin, I wouldn't have a problem plugging him in at shooting guard in Martin's place. And frankly, he was the best small forward on our roster at the end of last season. I still say he's the best SF we've got.

Jermaine - kinda exciting to see a guy talking about improving his jumper. We already know he's got good defensive ability. And now he's talking about seeing the other guys on the floor, involving his teammates, and shooting the ball better.

I like 'em all. I don't think we should give away all four of these guys for anybody. And I really don't care if we don't trade any of them. Their trade value is going to balloon up this season even further, especially playing alongside Yao, Scola and Martin. In fact, I'm almost inclined not to trade any of them and just let these big shot free agents roll on down the road, and wait until midseason when we can possibly sell one of them in a deal with our expirings to net us CP3 or someone equivalent to add to the rest of them.

Morey is doing a great job. He gets rid of the knuckleheads early and let's the winners develop.
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Too true. Hill's development is probably crucial if we stand pat (except for a Brad Miller type) but I like all the kids and not getting a max guy might be a huge blessing.

Morey will look like a genius, lol.

sefril · Jul 7, 2010

RoxBeliever said:

Wow, I'm really impressed with our 2nd year guys and rookie.

JHill -- "I would play anything they want me to play, even the 1 ... " He is already thinking of TEAM, what the team needs. CBosh is still playing for himself when he declared he doesn't want to play the 5. Chris, take lessons from Jordan, will you?

JTaylor -- You can see the confidence in him. Not like last year when it seemed he was just lost out there. JT impressed me because he can play bang-up defense. I'm sure the confidence is also brought on by the fact that RA likes him. Hopefully he can be a sparkplug for us in the 2nd unit.

CBudinger -- "No one has his spot solidified." He gets it. Such a talented guy but he's willing to work.

PPatterson -- Acknowledging Hill and our other bigs. He can eventually develop into being the "leader" of our young guys.

I see shades of Scola from all their answers. One season with the Rockets and they have imbibed the tea spirit and hard work that characterizes our team.

Bosh, sign up elsewhere. I want to see our guys develop together. I hope Morey sees he has assembled a group of very inspiring guys. Yes, winning is the bottomline but I hope he realizes the fans look beyond the rings too. We have a quality franchise that we are very proud of and will support!!!
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GREAT post.. couldn't agree more..

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