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best rocket pure shooter of all time?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by legacygt777, Jul 16, 2009.

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  1. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    Matt Maloney played 15 games as a Rocket in the 98-99 season... he shot below his weight. Is that like the Mendoza line of basketball? ;)
     
    #21 Dr of Dunk, Jul 16, 2009
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    Chuck Hayes!!! :D Seriously, Kenny Smith especially in his performance in the 95 finals.
     
    #22 Rocket86, Jul 16, 2009
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    cuttino mobley
     
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    Lewis Lloyd!
     
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    Robert Horry had a good shooting stroke when He started with the Rockets. He always had that timely 3 point shot.
     
    #25 Rocket86, Jul 16, 2009
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    Calvin Murphy!
     
    #26 shaggylambda, Jul 16, 2009
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    vspan :D :D
     
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  8. Dr of Dunk

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    You know... I get the feeling the Rockets haven't had many great "pure shooters". I've sat here thinking about it and can't think of any after Calvin and Rudy outside of maybe Kenny Smith. Could Chase Budinger be the next one? ;)
     
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    What?
    No mention of The Wizard?



    My vote:
    As a Rocket - Calvin Murphy
    Overall - Glen Rice
     
    #29 34to11, Jul 16, 2009
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    eddie johnson?
     
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    For 35 seconds- T-mac.

    No, it was Calvin Murphy
     
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    brian cook? :p

    but really probably Calvin Murphy, and Novak was a pretty good pure shooter too...
     
    #32 Bob Monkeyson, Jul 16, 2009
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    kelvin cato look the stat omg :eek:


    really i would said

    kenny smith
    sam casell
     
    #33 thegame_2234, Jul 16, 2009
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    Murphy easy hands down and end of story!!! As a kid I use to watch him shoot hook shots from tunnel entrance from half court in the summit when he was retired...He almost never missed(like 47 out of 50). He had awesome hand eye and mental perception judgement. That is why he was also the national champion in paton twirling. I only remember seeing him miss from the corners..maybe he needed the backboard to mentally guage. Also remember Wilt talking at the 50 yr reunion that murphy was one of the best hes ever seen...should be top twenty all time. Only wasnt cause no 3 pointers besides his last yr which doesn't count. Even though I disagree it means something to get that type of praise from the old timers.
     
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    Jim Jackson & Steve Novak :cool:
     
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    Call me crazy... but I'd go with Yao Ming :)

    The guy has the best shot ever for a Center, especially at his height. When your 7'6" center is shooting technical fouls for your team, you know he's a pretty good shooter.

    Other than him... I'd go with Calvin Murphy, Mario Elie, and Kenny Smith. I think Aaron Brooks has a chance to be mentioned here one day if he continues to improve as well.
     
    #36 Merla08, Jul 16, 2009
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    Yes I would say Glenn Rice before he became a Rocket. Throw in Eddie Johnson, Walt Williams, Murphy, World B. Free.
     
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    Don't ever post a Jazz player in the GARM. EVER.
     
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    Novak
     
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