Any players rockets interested in?

I agree with that. This guy was an all-star last year, and probably the best player on the Heat. Yet, for some reason, he is available. The Rockets would be fools not to go after him. I'm on the "sign Mason" bandwagon.

If the Rockets don't sign him, I see another terrible season on the horizon.

 

I think the reason he isn't being heavily pursued by many teams is because of his attitude. Not just the fact that he's gotten in trouble many times in his career, but also the "Cato factor". I don't remember who said it, but I heard some NBA coach/gm/scout/somebody (in fact I think it was Riley) say that they thought the only reason Mason played so well last season was because it was a contract year. I don't know that this is true, but it could make teams wary of the chance that he is signed to a large contract, that would pretty much finish out his career, and then become lackadaisical. Because of his problems in the past, teams might believe this is the case and question his true desire to play hard and win. Just like Cato, who is still the same player who averaged triple doubles in the preseason, only now he doesn't give a damn.

Of course age is a factor as well if Mason wants a long-term contract. He was thought to already have been past his prime, then he suddenly has this breakout, turn back the clock a few years, season right before his contract expires...hmm

I do hope the Rockets pursue Mason, but ONLY for a one year deal!

 

C'mon people, have a little faith in your team. Collier provides the size at PF with Cato in the pivot and Griffin on the wing. That makes a tall, athletic front to go with Steve and Cat. When Cato needs a rest, Collier can slide over to the pivot, and Kenny Thomas can play the PF. Rice and Walt Williams can be moved in and out to spell Griffin and Mobley. Pig Miller can be signed for one year with minimal expense, and he's good for the team chemistry wise. All the people who are now on the Mason bandwagon will be the first to scream that RT and CD were stupid for signing this aging disruptive player. I'd rather the Rockets sign an aging Otis Thorpe for one year than break our budget getting Mason or even Marc Jackson.

 

I think it is all about how Griffin, Morris, Langhi, and Rice react to the new team.

Griffin will probably take over Mo's defense and rebounding(What a challenge), and Rice will take most of his scoring.

 

i would definetely get Anthony Mason. he provides inside muscle and rebounding. however, i'm afraid he would be a bad influence for the young rockets, especially eddie griffin

 

I agree with Drew,
Mase is a knucklehead at times. I wonder if Langhi has muscled up any more since the summer games. He's 6'11" and has a shot. Just a thought. I wouldn't mind giving him a shot if he's gotten stronger.

 

I really don't think that placing Collier at the 4 would be a good thing to do. We would be better to get a Mason, Gatling, or Jackson or start Kenny Thomas or Eddie Griffin. Collier has zero experience at playing the 4 and would be better to back up Cato or start at the 5 spot. Also, I don't think that Rudy T and CD would bring in Glen Rice to have him come off the bench and start a rookie over him.

 

BTW, I think signing Pig Miller would be bad for team chemistry. We will most likely bribe GS to not match any offer, worst case scenario would be us taking on a hefty contract like Mookies.

Rudy T , I'm sure, prefers someone a little bigger and can play the 5 if need be. Remember, Jackson was the leading candidate for ROY before his groin injury.

 

Pig hustles, tries his heart out, and doesn't demand the ball. How could this be bad for team chemistry by any stretch of the most lively imagination?

PS. Marc Jackson isn't worth much.

 

The four and five spots are so interchangable, that it would be an easy switch for him to move to the four.

 

Last year, on the Rockets website, Collier was listed as a PF not a C-- for what it's worth.

 

I think we are overestimating Colliers. His right place is on the IR, if not then at the back end of the pine. Lets get real and put a guy on floor who will have some chance against the big guys out here in West...

 

So, you think he can handle Malone, Duncan, Wallace, McDyess, etc. better than Kenny Thomas, Eddie Griffin, or someone brought in like Marc Jackson, Anthony Mason, or Chris Gatling?

 

The Cat asked me to tell you that "of course Collier could play the 4 in the west", and that he would "dominate the competition". "He would once again prove himself to be the best player in the NBA".

Carry on.

 

To save Cat the time, so he can focus on going crazy over a few Section 31D comments by Francis.

Collier spent a large portion of time at the 4 in college, when he played next to Alvin Jones.

 

F3,

Why don't you try the thread started by Oeilpere

http://bbs.clutchcity.net/php3/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21619

 

Collier isn't quick enough laterally to play the 4. Power forwards like Garnett, McDyess, Wallace, Duncan, Kwame Brown, even Karl Malone would be able to blow right by him. Collier would have a much easier time keeping up with their respective center teammates Neserovic, LaFrentz, Sabonis, Robinson, White (unless we get him ), Ostertag.