Tanking or no tanking aside, complaints about the bang up job the owner and management have done, put it aside. Let's praise some of the good things we've had this year. Some of the players probably look on here and they really don't deserve so much heat. I know they're all trying hard. So on that note, I have so appreciate the following. Goran Dragic. Marcus Camby and Sam Dalambert. Chase Buddinger finding his groove again. Freaking Chandler "The Dunk" Parsons contending for ROTY. A couple of big wins earlier in the season (losing streak not included of course) Not to mention Kyle Lowry is alive. He nearly died in a hospital. Courtney Lee is playing like a winner. The fans ordered budweiser and they got budweiser. So there are mine. Anyone else?
I'd just like to applaud & thank Camby for his consistent hard work and effort but even more so doing it with a bad hand and a bad back. He's a tough one. I applaud you Mr. Camby. Very impressive.
No sympathy, appreciation threads -- this team could have a nice match up at the 6th spot. It would have been fun to watch and most true fans are ready for playoff basketball again. This collapse is utterly pathetic... the Rockets should be embarrassed.
Things I enjoyed this season. Chadler Parson's emergence, just a joy to watch him play, he is a keeper. Goran Dragic - wow, probably the best PG play on the Rockets in maybe ever. Camby - Great addition, fought through injuries. CLee - proving that he was a starting SG, and plays well in that role. DD
There are some positives this year. This team is just too young and dumb to win down the stretch. As they get older and more mature they will understand how to grind out W's instead of shy away and chunk 3 pointers up committing basketball suicide.
Lowry (dunno if I want to keep or trade somedays I love his game) Dragic CLee (if you want to win you need guys like this) Camby $$$
I would like to thank the Rockets and the coaching staff.. Given the brief time and all the unfamiliarity, they surpassed my expectations. Goran, I hope you get paid, you deserve it... Kyle, before the illness you were a top PG, and you can tell that you put in the work to be at that high level. Can't wait for next season and seeing you with some new additions get this team over the hump. Kevin Martin, wrong place at the wrong time. I will still say you are one of the most efficient scorers in the league, and one of those guys who can have a quiet 30 points any given night. C Lee, love your game, hope you're back next year and more to come with the Rockets Buddinger, obviously improved the defensive part of your game, love the work ethic, instant scoring off the bench Parsons, develop and shoot a higher % from 3 and you can become one of the most well-rounded players in the league Scola, I owe you an apology. I used your name often with trades and amnesty clause. However you defy the haters (I was) with your work ethic and a huge part of the team. You're the man. Patterson, love your game. The future PF of the Rockets, and your blue-collar attitude fits this city perfectly. Dalambert, it was fun while it lasted dude, go play in Miami and win a ring. A great ambassador, integral part in re-building Haiti. Very admirable. Camby, please sign a contract and finish your career in Houston. You prove age is nothing but a number McHale, even though you have lost this team, there was a stretch this season where you had the Rockets playing at a very high level. This season is definitely something to build on. Morey, you need to make it happen this summer. No more "trying and failing." Les, all I can say is fire the ****er who decided to move the games to 7.
I am happy we got our draft pick back. I think it w ould have been a serious mistake to have lost this draft pick in this years draft. I still think it helps for Dallas to win out and hopefully positon our third pick in this deep draft to come back to us as well.
