[ch2 video] Rockets interviews after Mavericks game

Francis looks and sounds the same as he has in every interview so far. They had a half time special where he talked about his offseason workout and he had the same exact tone. Also, unless someone produces video or documented proof that Francis said "I better be" in reference to starting...that's just unsubstantiated hearsay. In this clip, he tried to deflect the question by saying it's not up to him. Francis gave a reason for coming to Houston..he thought with Yao and the guys they added that among his 4 top choices, this one had the best chance of winning.
Also, I don't think Tmac or Battier were particularly cliquish about keeping the starting 5. Tmac was just answering a question and he added that he thought they added more firepower this year, specifically naming Francis and James. If the starting unit was changed, I don't think Tmac would really care. Battier was also answering the specific question by saying that had excellent plus minus numbers, but added that they also weren't good enough (to get past Utah). Rafer understandably would be praising the starting 5...and hence keeping it intact (with him in it).
Looking at the video, I totally forgot how Bonzi would look when he's skinny....his chubby cheeks are gone. Battier sounds like a young professor pursuing his doctorate or a young bright congressman.

 

Thank you coca cola scola. Finally someone who actually knows what they are talking about. You pretty much said everything that I wanted to say, but was to lazy to type, in your post.

 

Thanks Orange County, CA.