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Battier is a professional and a true leader. I hope he retires a Rocket

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Prince, Jan 31, 2011.

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  1. Raven

    Raven Member

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    I agree. We should be trading the vets for picks and playing the youngsters.
     
    #21 Raven, Jan 31, 2011
  2. passdarock

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    Pack your bags Shane!!!
     
    #22 passdarock, Jan 31, 2011
  3. DdotConrad503

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    That's cool and all but do you think Shane should be our starting SF?
     
    #23 DdotConrad503, Jan 31, 2011
  4. Prince

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    is Bud better than Shane?
     
    #24 Prince, Jan 31, 2011
  5. cardpire

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    yeah i hope he retires a rocket too - like tomorrow.
     
    #25 cardpire, Jan 31, 2011
  6. Aleron

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    So, the contenders that can use a small forward are the lakers (ron's lost the plot), san antonio and dallas, which of those would you suggest we trade him too? :p
     
    #26 Aleron, Jan 31, 2011
  7. coachbadlee

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    Shane is a Rocket for life no matter what happens. Great title, btw. :grin:
     
    #27 coachbadlee, Jan 31, 2011
  8. saleem

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    Just because he is a professional doesn't mean he is a franchise player. Even the greats of the game were traded for the good of the team. He would be better off on a contender.
    IMO,he is a leader but he has shortcomings as one too.
     
    #28 saleem, Jan 31, 2011
  9. konver5ation

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    :grin:

    He can do that and become the official locker room spokesperson.... oh wait he already is... Shane will cry if we trade him somewhere like Sacramento lol
     
    #29 konver5ation, Jan 31, 2011
  10. v3.0

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    The present shade of gray thinking isn't exactly working out...
     
    #30 v3.0, Jan 31, 2011
  11. PinoyRocket

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    if he gets traded now that would be a strong sign that we are rbuilding.
     
    #31 PinoyRocket, Jan 31, 2011
  12. Bigmarky

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    put him on the bench as a coach and let the youngings play
     
    #32 Bigmarky, Jan 31, 2011
  13. Prince

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    it's hard because what we want from Shane is a first round pick or a young talent and it's tough to get that from a contender.
     
    #33 Prince, Jan 31, 2011
  14. Prince

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    nothing is certain here... even the Spurs are not guaranteed a ring this year. these are all fan fun activities. Enjoy the ride.
     
    #34 Prince, Jan 31, 2011
  15. saleem

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    Iguodala would be a better replacement for him and younger too. Sending him to a contender may be better for Shane, but not necessarily for our team.
     
    #35 saleem, Jan 31, 2011
  16. bullardfan

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    he would be great on a number of contenders. Just don't trade him to siberia i.e. Sacramento, Minny (unless Love is part of the deal), GS, Charlotte, etc.

    he isn't untouchable but he might be untradeable..
    i do hope he retires as a rocket though. maybe after he gets a ring elsewhere.
     
    #36 bullardfan, Jan 31, 2011
  17. albuster

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    This. Repped.
     
    #37 albuster, Jan 31, 2011
  18. v3.0

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    seems the only thing certain is you not being certain what direction you want this team to go...not that it matters anyways...
     
    #38 v3.0, Jan 31, 2011
  19. delta69er

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    We're a team that's closer to rebuilding than contending for a title. Shane's a great person, great player to have on one's team, and great mentor for younger players, but a rebuilding team doesn't really need a player approaching the twilight of his career. As much as I love the guy, he's a very valuable trade asset especially with his defense, his attitude as a player, and also, his expiring contract.
     
    #39 delta69er, Jan 31, 2011
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    He'd be my pick as a future coach, but he might have other things he wants to do.
     
    #40 ralphabetsoup, Jan 31, 2011
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