Barry waived

oomp · Mar 1, 2006

This really makes no sense, we were finally getting healthy!

GRENDEL · Mar 1, 2006

reggietodd said:

Barry was one of my favorite players, this sucks, but

The guy hasn't been playing, there must be a reason, its not like its a big loss, he hasn't even been playing. I'm not so sure why everyone is so shocked?

But it does suck.
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I feel kind of the same way, I think a lot of the shock comes from him being a likable guy.

boomer83 · Mar 1, 2006

WHAT THE HELL?!?

The_Yoyo · Mar 1, 2006

man i just threw up when i saw this. JB was the only one who played with passion and gave this team an identity. last season it was sura,him and james who brought the intensity game in and game out regardless of how they were playing. I dont know the motive behind this move, JB never saw the court since he came back except the one clipper game. I am really hurt by this move by the rockets.

richirich · Mar 1, 2006

JayZ750 said:

When he did play this year, he shot horribly, and he wasn't playing - for whatever reason - anyways.

Might as well waive him. It opens up a spot, either for a different teams waived player, or for a young guy current in the NBDL.
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Yeah he was only shooting 37.5% from the 3p line, 2nd best on the team. Run his @$$ out of town!

I wonder if Gundy didn't like Barry's talking and his radio show interviews?

Well I hope this move brings us TT but not JJ.

DarkHorse · Mar 1, 2006

Of course they would cut the most popular bench player on the team.

Why wouldn't they?

tchenps · Mar 1, 2006

this move is a bad karma

MiddleMan · Mar 1, 2006

nWo34Life said:

DAMN!

Now watch the Mavs, Suns, and Spurs go after him...
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I second that!!!!!!!!!

michecon · Mar 1, 2006

semi-off topic: Does Bob Sura count as a roster spot? 'cause I don't see him coming back to his former form, or ever.

bobrek · Mar 1, 2006

jiggyness said:

any OFFICIAL word on this,,,,or only one guy heard it on the radio
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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3693918.html

ima_drummer2k · Mar 1, 2006

I don't really understand the shock either. This is like Derek Anderson Part II except that we couldn't get anything for Barry.

Something else has to be in the works.

JaWindex · Mar 1, 2006

He was my favorite guy last year...wow

DUCK2324 · Mar 1, 2006

Well the Suns did just release Jim jackson, They could be clearing a space for him???

rhadamanthus · Mar 1, 2006

"Jon and I had a long conversation over a burger. The conversation came up because Denver had called inquiring. I knew it was really a struggle for him not playing for us because he contributed so much to us last year not only on the court but his whole spirit," Van Gundy said. "He prepared himself so well. Circumstances broke health-wise and out record-wise, when he came back we already set the path we were going.
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WTF? Why is JVG helping denver by freeing up barry? Someone explain this to me.

EDIT:

"I talked to him about (that) we need to pick up a point guard, and also he had an opportunity out there to go and I think play for Denver," Van Gundy said. "We talked about it. I think he decided it was not something he was interested in doing. We told him we were going to waive him. He decided I think to retire. I hope something works out to where he can stay in the Rockets organization. He's a great guy. Even though we were only together for a little more than a year, I was as fond of him and (Bob) Sura as any two guys I've ever coached. Personally, it hurts a lot that both had injuries that impacted them and us."
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I guess he really wants another point guard. But jeez - Barry? Cut Bowen!

magnetik · Mar 1, 2006

Rockets will waive guard Jon Barry

By JONATHAN FEIGEN
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle

The Rockets will waive guard Jon Barry today, Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy said, to give him a chance to hook up with a playoff team or retire.

Players must be free agents by today to be eligible for the post-season if signed later. Barry, who has not returned to the Rockets rotation since coming back from a strained right calf Feb. 14, might have a better chance to play with another team, particularly the Denver Nuggets, who have been looking for a perimeter shooter.

Barry declined to comment until he reaches a decision whether to continue playing or retire, a decision he said he would likely make by Friday.

"I talked to him about (that) we need to pick up a point guard, and also he had an opportunity out there to go and I think play for Denver," Van Gundy said. "We talked about it. I think he decided it was not something he was interested in doing. We told him we were going to waive him. He decided I think to retire. I hope something works out to where he can stay in the Rockets organization. He's a great guy. Even though we were only together for a little more than a year, I was as fond of him and (Bob) Sura as any two guys I've ever coached. Personally, it hurts a lot that both had injuries that impacted them and us."

Barry, 36, has only played in seven games since Nov. 25 when he suffered his first injury this season, a sprained right foot. He did not play at all in the Rockets past two games.

Though Barry indicated he would "leaning toward" retiring, Van Gundy said the Rockets chose to make the move today to give him the option to play with a team looking for help this was season and in the post-season.

"Jon and I had a long conversation over a burger. The conversation came up because Denver had called inquiring. I knew it was really a struggle for him not playing for us because he contributed so much to us last year not only on the court but his whole spirit," Van Gundy said. "He prepared himself so well. Circumstances broke health-wise and out record-wise, when he came back we already set the path we were going.

"He's had a remarkable career. I think he doubts health-wise whether he can still do it. He's not sure. I was not sure, either. I might even miss that stupid . . . three sign those two clowns gave us last year, I miss those guys so much."

With the open roster spot, the Rockets will likely try to add a point guard. Van Gundy said there were a number of players the team is considering, but would not say if they might bring back John Lucas III, who played 13 games with the Rockets this season.
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I guess JVG doesn't think we are a playoff team!

fa7999 · Mar 1, 2006

Why not just waive Rybo? You don't need to pay him $1 million to pay lip service to JVG!

Rocketball · Mar 1, 2006

DUCK2324 said:

Well the Suns did just release Jim jackson, They could be clearing a space for him???
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the chronicle article (posted above) says they are looking to sign a point guard...

JayZ750 · Mar 1, 2006

richirich said:

Yeah he was only shooting 37.5% from the 3p line, 2nd best on the team. Run his @$$ out of town!
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His over FG% is one of the worst for his career. He rarely plays. Why keep him on the bench???

GRENDEL · Mar 1, 2006

magnetik said:

I guess JVG doesn't think we are a playoff team!
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I wouldn't say that I think he's just taking into account that we may not make it and giving JB a shot at joining another team if he so chooses.

Willis25 · Mar 1, 2006

nWo34Life said:

DAMN!

Now watch the Mavs, Suns, and Spurs go after him...
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maybe that was the point ... we picked up Eddie Johnson cause he was waived so he could play for a contender

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