People say Ron Artest is killing the offense n want to trade him... yes, it is true as for now... but his physical play style is going to very valueble in a 7-game series... he can literally wear opponents out during 7 games by bullying em physically... that's why more physical players (Bonzi) always do good during playoffs, and relatively more-skilled players(Peja, Head) always disappear.. Also, during playoffs, teams dont double as much as regular season, instead they play a very physical 1-on-1 defense, so our shooters (barry, wafer) won't get nearly as much open shots as now, they would literally disppear, like Head always does... So, think far...
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That's going to happen. I mean if it doesn't happen then what to expect? Rockets are still adjusting no matter how stupid that sounds and that's because of the injuries and constant rotations on the offense and the defense. Statement that Ron will shine during the playoffs are little dull because you never know what can happen, maybe he will be injured then?! Or not in the Rockets uniform. And Bonzi Wells didn't perform in the playoffs because he could or couldn't and playoff games don't differ from regular games in terms of rules but he played good because that was his contract year and he knew that with good playoff performance he will earn some money next season. Look at him now, he's in the CBA. This year will be very interesting in terms of getting opponent in the playoffs, especially the first round. I think that will likely not be the LA Lakers or Spurs but I feel that his Rockets team can defeat anyone when the time comes. I think that Rockets learned from previous playoff performances and will benefit in the playoffs when it matters and you are sure that all players not just Artest, TMac or Yao are going to give best.
If you can't wear the opponent down in the regular season, you're not going to wear the opponent down in the playoffs. And the reason some players (like Bonzi) play better and harder during the playoffs is this... A good stretch of games in the regular season means next to nothing. A good stretch of games in the playoffs = $$$ Now you could argue that by my last statement, you could expect Ron to be good in the playoffs...but not if he's limping around.
Absurd. The Rockets worn down their opponents down in the regular season the last two years and it got them nowhere. I agree with the liu07's points, which is Artest will be a very special player to the Rockets success when the style of game changes in the playoffs. The Rockets don't lose to Utah in the first round with Artest on board. That right there should be enough reason for everyone to chill and let things play out. Its a grind right now, so what, late April is when the real season begins.
If you never shine in the regular season, chances are you're not going to shine in the playoffs either.
I agree. If we trade Artest, we are back to the same old SOFT team that has done nothing in the playoffs.
I am still waiting for this magical transformation which Artest is supposed to trigger with his physicality. And I say this with the greatest fandom for his game.
Ron's best offense comes off of making defensive plays. He has forgotten that ever since he fell in love with the 3-point shot. Many NBA players have fallen for the enticing properties of the 3... must be its resemblance to a breast.
You check Artests career shooting stats in the playoffs...might be sorely disappointed Lets just say the Artest we're currently seeing, THIS IS indicative of his playoff form. Eek..
maybe it's because he was playing on bad teams.. the bottom line is if u can hold opponents to 25% shooting, when u shooting 30% u r doing well.. numbers r deceptive
