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Can Hakeem still play?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rocketman1979, Dec 20, 2005.

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  1. rocketman1979

    rocketman1979 Contributing Member

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    or is he out of shape? If he's still in shape he can probably still school all or most of the centers in the league.
     
    #1 rocketman1979, Dec 20, 2005
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    c'mon man, I LOVE The Dream, but the guy is how old now???

    Only in our dreams, not with the dream!!
     
    #2 mmesser, Dec 20, 2005
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    we should sign him to a ten day contract....and watch him avg. 20/10
     
    #3 ubigred, Dec 20, 2005
  4. Uprising

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    hahaha.

    While we're at it.

    Lets Bring back Ewing and Drexler. They both are already with the team, and so they should be in Houston and ready to play on Wednesday. :p
     
    #4 Uprising, Dec 20, 2005
  5. rocketman1979

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    Hakeem schooled Emeka Okafor in practice so he's still got it. Just not sure if he's got the stamina to run full court. Plus if Deke can still play at his age, the Dream got a chance against all the scrub centers in the league.

     
    #5 rocketman1979, Dec 20, 2005
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    I would not be suprised if he averages 20/10. McGrady and Hakeem pickin roll. Unstoppable

     
    #6 rocketman1979, Dec 20, 2005
  7. rocketman1979

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    By the way, where is Hakeem right now?
     
    #7 rocketman1979, Dec 20, 2005
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    Dream could school most Centers 1 on 1, but his body probably won't hold up for more than a month.
     
    #8 pradaxpimp, Dec 20, 2005
  9. topfive

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    Sure, Hakeem can still play... Shuffleboard.

    Dream couldn't play his last couple of years in the league -- what makes you think he could play now that he's been retired for a while?
     
    #9 topfive, Dec 20, 2005
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    workouts with okafor, maybe?

    hes more in shape than most 40 yr olds. IMO, but we all know its not gunna happen...

    not even jordan would pull a comeback this late.
     
    #10 AMS, Dec 20, 2005
  11. rocketman1979

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    He was not getting the playing time.
    Last 3 years averaging 23 minutes per game.
    10 pts per grame. 1.5 blocks and about 7 rebounds
    and shot close to 48%

    Dude can still play, damm Francis, Mobley had to ruin it for him. Also Toronto
    gave up on him

     
    #11 rocketman1979, Dec 20, 2005
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    Hakeem is in good shape, but no he can not still play at the NBA level. He might be capable of a good game, but he has slowed, and isn't in playing shape.

    He was working out with a player of the summer, and was reportedly in good shape. That does not mean he could play.
     
    #12 FranchiseBlade, Dec 20, 2005
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    There was a reason he only averaged 23 minutes....he was injured most of the time.
     
    #13 Rockets Red Glare, Dec 20, 2005
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    If they brought Hakeem back on a limited basis they would sell out every game. Including standing room only.
     
    #14 Aceshigh7, Dec 20, 2005
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    Toronto didn't give up on him, to be fair. He was hurt, then didn't seem to want to play. It's not like people didn't want to give him minutes over some scrubs.

    I love Dream, but 20/10? He will consider an insult and slap you guys for suggesting that. Because you guys were implying that he slacked off during his prime, by not putting up 30/20 :D
     
    #15 real_egal, Dec 20, 2005
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    dreeeeeeeam, dream, dream, dream, dream, dreeeeeeeam...........
     
    #16 r1champ93, Dec 20, 2005
  17. GRENDEL

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    I'm sure he could play but he's not the same guy we had during the mid 90's, I'm still trying to erase that year in Toronto from my memory.....
     
    #17 GRENDEL, Dec 20, 2005
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    Hakeem lives in Jordan with his family. .
     
    #18 leroy, Dec 20, 2005
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    LMAO! Damn we're desperate :(
     
    #19 tigermission1, Dec 20, 2005
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    I wonder if we could get Gheorghe Muresan and Chuck Nevitt. They could probably be had for cheap. Dang'ol
     
    #20 dabien1, Dec 20, 2005
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