I hear ya FCat, I was posting about the same thing in a Moochie thread on Friday... "I agree, that once again RT and CD have gone and found a no name player that could very easily be a starter on other teams. From what I saw of him last year and this year, he seems to be very aware of where everyone is on the court. It's gotta be that afropuff radar! IMHHO, I like to see him in the game at PG and Francis over in the 2 hole. I just don't like the way that the Cat goes ISO 95% of the time. Cat can play, but last night when he came out bombing 3's and missing, then trying to ISO and taking low % shots can really break down the momentum. Should he stop...not really, just limit the number of times, and for pete's sake when your behind by 7 and there is 2 minutes left, stop eating up 20 seconds trying to dribble your man to death out at the three point line." ------------------ In the end there will be no judges...only witnesses to my greatness.
For all the Steve Francis bashing (which some of it I agree with totally), no one has mentioned Cuttino dribbling and dribbling and dribbling and dribbling and dribbling and dribbling and dribbling. How can you be down by 5 points with 3 minutes left and you constantly dribble the ball for 17-20 seconds and then put up a desparation shot? You are simply putting the game out of reach. The confusing thing is, I can't believe that Rudy T is not on the sidelines telling Cuttino to "hurry the F@%K up." I know Cat is averaging about 21ppg, but I would settle for about 14-15ppg with 0 TO's and taking his shots before the 20 sec mark of each possession. Can someone answer this.....Why is it that the Rockets have their most success when there is plenty of ball movement, to go to 1-on-1 ISO plays, where their success is not as high? ------------------ "...Do you hear 'em? They're everywhere!!! AAAHHH!!!" That's what the other teams will be saying after being shellshocked by Steve Francis and Co.
I hear you Franchise. We were posting at the same time on basically the same topic (Cuttino has a LONG way to go). I hae no doubts in my mind that Steve is going to get there with his game and truly be a leader for our team. Cat just makes way too many bad decisions and shots. ------------------
