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Broken Promises, Broken Dreams: Boston Herald on Why Omer Got Angry

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Dec 19, 2013.

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  1. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Contributing Member

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    Thanks for DOLPHIN2k2 for pointing this out:

    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showpost.php?p=8532921&postcount=4841

    [rQUOTEr]The Rockets have known for quite some time that Asik wants out. Word is he was told the club would sign no center ahead of him when he agreed to join Houston as a free agent in 2012. When Dwight Howard was lured this past summer, Asik reminded them of his and quietly asked to be moved.

    The Rockets tried to play Howard and Asik together, but the presence on the floor of two non-shooters was a problem. And Asik, who will be a free agent again after next season, told the team he would not be able to get his minutes and rebound numbers with Howard around.[/rQUOTEr]

    http://bostonherald.com/sports/celt...013/12/celtics_rockets_trade_talks_not_so_hot

    People talked a lot about how Asik was immature in pouting over minutes. I still don't think it was right for him to decide to sit out, but there was a specific promise made to him that the team broke. It's at least understandable why he'd be angry.

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    #1 Carl Herrera, Dec 19, 2013
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  2. cheke64

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    What did he tell Ariza when he joined us?
     
    #2 cheke64, Dec 19, 2013
  3. ThaShark316_28

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    It's a business.

    Love Omer; not AT ALL angry with him wanting PT, but it's a business.
     
    #3 ThaShark316_28, Dec 19, 2013
  4. drowsy12

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    Boston herald needs to stay out of it.
     
    #4 drowsy12, Dec 19, 2013
  5. ItalianRocket

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    You can still grant him his wish to be traded,if it wouldn't be for him there would be no Playoffs or Howard.
    I actually feel for him
     
    #5 ItalianRocket, Dec 19, 2013
  6. bobmarley

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    I have never faulted Asik for wanting to be moved. This is a different NBA. It's not personal, it's just business.
     
    #6 bobmarley, Dec 19, 2013
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    We don't know if this is what actually happened, or its the version of what happened from Asik's agent. Maybe the Rockets promise only was for last year, giving him a full season as our starting center.
     
    #7 durvasa, Dec 19, 2013
  8. RockFanFirst

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    There isn't a GM on the planet that would make a promise like that to a FA with the intention of keeping it. Who knows...maybe he said "we won't sign another C ahead of unless the best center in the league wants to play here".
     
    #8 RockFanFirst, Dec 19, 2013
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    The article didn't state whether managment said "we won't sign anybody ahead of you now" or "we won't sign anybody ahead of you for all three of your years here". Two VERY different scenarios.
     
    #9 Rockets_12, Dec 19, 2013
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    Howard was signed to play BEHIND Asik... but Howard beat Asik out for the spot.

    Classic mistake.
     
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  11. sammy

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    Oh boo hoo, cry me a river.


    This is a bidness.

    Sad that a player would rather play for a scrub team as long as it means that he's getting empty stats over contributing on a contending team. Sad and pathetic.

    Oh and insert Woody Harrelson GIF
     
    #11 sammy, Dec 19, 2013
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    The only new information is that he was promised the starting C spot. We already knew he has been upset since this summer
     
    #12 shastarocket, Dec 19, 2013
  13. MaxRider

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    why don't asik just shut up and play and outplay howard to win the starting center job?
    brooks did it to alston
    lowry did it to brooks
    dragic did it to lowry
    beverley did it to lin
     
    #13 MaxRider, Dec 19, 2013
  14. flamingdts

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    Yeah.

    Doesn't make a lot of sense considering the fact that Morey was after Howard way before Asik was even signed.
     
    #14 flamingdts, Dec 19, 2013
  15. Jake Tower

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    How many minutes per game did Asik average on the Bulls?
     
    #15 Jake Tower, Dec 19, 2013
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    asik logic:

    wants more playing time.

    refuses to play.

    wants to be traded:

    plays half-assed and lowers his own trade value
     
    #16 fallenphoenix, Dec 19, 2013
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    You guys must be a bunch of low level wussies at work.
     
    #17 Whoopy, Dec 19, 2013
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    If this even happened. Funny that it comes from the city who was reported to be our most likely trade partner.
     
    #18 WinkFan, Dec 19, 2013
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    ..And look how loyal we have been to all of those PGs.
     
    #19 acshen, Dec 19, 2013
  20. ItalianRocket

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    Lol you really think Howard would have joined forces with Kevin Martin and Lin?
    Everyone and their mothers knew Dwight would go to a strong Team like the Lakers.
     
    #20 ItalianRocket, Dec 19, 2013
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