Here are excerpts from David Aldridge's chat today at ESPN.com that deal with Rockets related stuff. http://dynamic.espn.go.com/espn/chat/chatESPN?event_id=2410 Danny(Houston): You da man David. How long do you think it will take before the Rockets are gonna be considered serious contenders? David Aldridge: A couple of years, I think. It will take Yao at least that long to get used to the NBA game and for his teammates to get used to him. But when he and Nachbar get a hang of things, with Stevie Franchise and Eddie Griffin, the Rockets will be formidable. Ron (Houston): DA:When is Yao going to finalize his contract with the Rockets? David Aldridge: Part of the problem is Wang's situation, which is still in the air. The Chinese basketball folks are wary of how that will turn out so they're not yet ready to commit to Yao's situation. Kellie (Canada): DA, Which one of last year's rookie's do you see really have a "break out" year? Tks David Aldridge: I think Eddie Griffin and Vlad Radmonovic are both primed for big sophomore seasons. And I believe you'll see signs of life from Kwame Brown and Desanga Diop as well. Chris
why would you asked aldridge info on the rockets when everthing is here. he most likely gets his info off of this site...
david aldridge looks kinda funny. he has a square head and nappy hair....looks like spiders crawling on a cinder block!
I agree that everything is here on this site and everything else is just second-hand nonsense but what else was I going to ask him?
You should have asked that question about whether or not God mircrowave a burrito so hot, even he could not eat it. Or something like that. Though that is a bit off the topic.
That is funny. Aldridge is ok, but there is another guy named Micheal Smith or something like that, he comments on The Best Damned Sports Show, that guy is goofy.
You could have asked him when the Damon Stoudamire to the Rockets deal that Aldridge announced prematurely was going to be finalized...
DA looks like Alfonso Ribeiro or whatever his name is. You know him, CARLTON. Carlton "it's not unusal to be loved by anyone" Banks
I assume you're talking about Stephen A. Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer. He gets kind of irritating with his arrogant style of tone. I remember John Salley saying he looked like a Doberman Pincher.
David Aldridge may look funny, but the man understands basketball. If you guys want to see a guy whose basketball analysis is as goofy as his looks, look to Stephen A. Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer. That guy is an a$$ if I have ever seen one.
Speaking of a$$'s, Sam Smith of the Chicago Trib sure fits the bill. He writes for ESPN as well and NO ONE understands MJ like Sam and his ardent legion of fellow Bulls apologists. (Where's gettin'branded when you need a come-back about da Bulls? I miss his rants about the coming Bulls "dynasty"... well, maybe not. )
All I can say is if Cuttino is the weak link in the starting 5, we will all be happy. Sorry I had to shout!
I am not trying to sound like old Mother Hubbard or some aging and scholarly Gandolf but .... Since when is Steve Smith ( who I have met, and he is as self promoting as he appears, but has a heady sense for North East NBA Basketball), or David A. (who is as type-cast a buisness Uncle Tom as you get, although he has his brief and rare backdoor info spurts) is the sounding block for what-is and what-will be of Rockets basketball? If you have just surfed to this site, you may wany to back up and read some history .... We are the esssential ... the quintessential ... the deca-dragon of Rockets informtion .... David and Stephen only wish they had as good an insight into the Rockets as Clutch, Jeff, Doc, and many others have proven year after year ..... Ron: Be still. Be very still. Now back away from the teleprompter and click on Clutch BBS .... you will be praised for your reading as well as your reparte right here. .... But it was cool that you got through to DA on a night when 800,000 other responders wanted to ask him if he thought Michael Jordan's new 'do was keeno and if he thought it would affect his crossover in practice. (just funnin' ya, glad ya got on)
i've never met steven a. smith. i've never even seen him in person. but his disposition stinks like a biker bar bathroom. i wonder if he ever even touched a ball in his life. oh, sorry, i forgot about mj.
