I also felt a bit better after reading that, especially the part where Yao is mentioned as an expiring and the possiblity for a blockbuster trade. I sure hope Yao's time is done and we get a combination of superstars or draft picks for all of that trash.
The hidden translation... 1) We have absolutely no idea what to expect this year. But we need to watch how we spin it or the fans will stop buying tickets. It's less problematic if left vague and correctable in the "long-term". 2) Why address the "short-term" when we can get those same players cheaper in the next CBA? If we "buy high" this season, and the cap and LTax are lower in the next CBA, we've overpaid.
It's more than a LITTLE ironic when you insult someone's intelligence by using the word 'ARE' instead of 'OR'
Great, that means more JT and less Hayes or Battier from here on in... Right? Playing Battier is not increasing his trade value, he already has one as a expiring contract who can help on the defensive end.
Morey has only been GM for 3 years...his long term goals hasn't been realized yet. Still revamping the tried-and-failed Yao-McGrady (now just Yao) team.
I laugh at all the folks crying about the years since the last chip. The team has done several things to try and get back there. There is a difference in not trying vs not doing anything. The team as constructed is still a team based on Yao down low with a player on the perimeter that can create something out of nothing when the play breaks down. Both of those guys are out of the lineup right now, contributing to our current issues. How the team moves forward once we see what this team can do when all the pieces are together tells the story. And if we can never get all hands on deck at the same time for any kind of stretch, then you gotta find a new place to start. The Rockets do have the role players to make any kind of move to almost any kind of superstar/franchise player. They don't have to be locked in to one type of franchise player(ball stopper vs distributor vs big post guy vs scrapper).
Exactly, good thing we have the extra pieces to fit in with whatever he decides to bring in as a franchise cornerstone.
For some reason I can't copy and paste, so please refer back to the final paragraph in the story posted in Post #6. That paragraph screams how Morey views the draft when he says, "We look not necessarily how they play in the clutch; we look at how they play against top defenses." Translation: We don't want to take a chance on a freshman -- we want a senior with some history we can evaluate. Also, earlier he said "some of ou players are set up to play wth guys, to play with Yao and Aaron, obviously. That's part of why they are on the team." Translation: We will hold on to Shane until we know how Yao will do,"
Thats just GM speak for he cant get anything done soon. Expect mediocre teams for years to come. When is he gonna stop the trend of heading in the opposite direction with this team? From 42 wins to 35 is not impressive. I hope he drafts well. No Thabo Sefoloshas either if another Rudy Gay is on the board Morey. You better take the high scoring high flying superstar prospect.
It would only be best if DM would look long term IMO with Yao playing in his final season with the Rockets in all likelihood.
Bingo... Freakin 15 years already. How many times is this "rebuilding long term" bullsh!t will go on? Olajuwon/Drexler/Barkley didn't work...retool. Olajuwon/Barkley/Pippen didn't work...rebuild. Francis/Mobley/ISO...didn't work...rebuild. Yao/T-Mac...didn't work...retool. Yao/T-Mac/Artest...didn't work...retool. Whatever, whenever Yao/Brooks/Scola...not working...thinking long term? This is either bad management, bad coaching, or Clipperitis. Yea, many teams suffer 15 years of drought. Yea, we made it to the WCSF and ALMOST beat the Lakers...of course, Yao got hurt (surprise) but who cares? The Rocks always portraying themselves as this "top shelf organization". Well, when you don't win for 15 years, you ain't ****. And by the way, lets tone it town on the freakin Morey is a Genius crap. He has single-handedly dismantled a 1st class, defensive team with is "money ball for basket ball" crap that I cry watching this team "OLE" on defense and jack up 3's as if they are going out of style...WHICH THEY DID BACK IN THE FREAKIN 90's!!!! Only 3 years...well, I think we going in the wrong direction. Look at how crappy this team plays. If he was such a genius, he should of saw 2005 as YAO's PEAK and traded him to a team on the West Coast. But, since he was bringing in the big bux...gotta put that over winning each and every time, I guess. Don't get me started on Adelman....
http://dimemag.com/2010/12/luis-scolas-signature-shoe/#more-62611 can someone start a thread for this since i cant, this really deserves its own, Scola has his own signature shoo
You DO realize that only six teams have won a championship during that span (Bulls, Spurs, Lakers, Pistons, Heat and Celtics), right? Counting the Bobcats, there are 23 other teams that share the Rockets' pain. And those other 23 teams didn't have championships as recently as 1994 AND 1995. The next most recent championship from any of those other 23 franchises was the Philadelphia 76ers back in 1983. I feel your pain, but this comes off as just spoiled, IMHO. It's not like they're not TRYING to win.
So many people think that success is defined by championships alone. Moreover, in a world of finite trade/draft scenarios that are readily apparent, they somehow manage to blame the team for not making a move for a superstar. it amazes me time and time again.
is it correct that the only championship teams from those 6 that weren't in lux tax territory were the Spers' rosters?
