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[CHRON] Van Gundy says he would have played 19-year-old Gay

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  1. macfan

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    http://chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/4014200.html

    Van Gundy says he would have played 19-year-old Gay
    Although not opposed to using teen, Rockets coach likes trade for Battier


    By JONATHAN FEIGEN
    Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle

    Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy was prohibited by NBA rules to talk about the Rockets' draft-night trade for Shane Battier, but he said Thursday he agreed with it.

    Van Gundy, however, was even more emphatic he would have been happy to add and play a rookie, insisting that even one as young as 19-year-old Rudy Gay could have earned his way onto the court.

    "I have played rookies," Van Gundy said. "I have played young veterans. I have played old veterans. The only thing that matters to me is putting the best team on the floor.

    "I am fine with playing anyone of any age. We play to win and we play the best players. I never think about how old they are; I think about how good they are."

    That, however, might offer an indication of how much he agreed with the trade, in that Shane Battier's age (27) and experience (five seasons) were not reasons to make the deal. Though he indicated that he does not have authority over draft decisions, Van Gundy clearly agreed with Wednesday's.

    "I was absolutely in favor of our draft strategy," Van Gundy said.

    "I agreed with the draft-night decisions of Carroll (Dawson), Daryl (Morey) and Dennis (Lindsey)."
     
    #1 macfan, Jun 30, 2006
  2. macfan

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    I see a lot of potential for this thread.

    JVG merely agreed with the trade. He didn't have authority over it. Hmmmm
     
    #2 macfan, Jun 30, 2006
  3. Hard Rock

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    strategy is right but the result could be better... can we say trade the pick for proven players like ... Mo Peterson or Peja? or at least Battier + a future pick?
     
    #3 Hard Rock, Jun 30, 2006
  4. yo

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    f*** you, jeff van gundy.
     
    #4 yo, Jun 30, 2006
  5. JaWindex

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    Well this certainly makes me feel better :p
     
    #5 JaWindex, Jun 30, 2006
  6. GATER

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    I call total BS.
     
    #6 GATER, Jun 30, 2006
  7. jshabang

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    CLASSIC VAN GUNDY IF I EVER HEARD IT.......

    BOY THIS GUY...........VAN GUNDY I'LL TELL YOU ONE THING....YOU REALLY ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD AT POURIN SALT ON A OPEN WOMB....THANKS FOR THAT GREAT QUOTE.....YOU SURE KNOW HOW TO CHEER UP A DEPRESSED CITY :rolleyes: :p
     
    #7 jshabang, Jun 30, 2006
  8. Clutch

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    Massive damage control right now... no way does JVG feel the need to clarify this if he wasn't taking a hit.
     
    #8 Clutch, Jun 30, 2006
  9. Blatz

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    Can you take it easy on the all caps please.
     
    #9 Blatz, Jun 30, 2006
  10. Ryan Bowen MVP

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    "I was in favor of making our team crappier"
     
    #10 Ryan Bowen MVP, Jun 30, 2006
  11. munco

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    I hear you Clutch.
    I'm dying to hear who's willing to say that this is what they orchestrated/wanted. My bet is that no one takes full accountability because the risk/reward is way too high which just shows how bad the trade is.
     
    #11 munco, Jun 30, 2006
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    At this point nobody wants to take responsibility of the mess they created.
    Earlier I hear an interview with CD and he said this was a group decision and emphasized that JVG was very VOCAL on the decision.
     
    #12 mag, Jun 30, 2006
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    "I agreed with the draft-night decisions of Carroll (Dawson), Daryl (Morey) and Dennis (Lindsey)."[/QUOTE]

    What a loser. Trying to pass the blame already.

    FIRE GUNDY!!!!
     
    #13 R0ckets03, Jun 30, 2006
  14. R0ckets03

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    If Gay turns out to be like Vince Carter we can all shoot ourselves. :(
     
    #14 R0ckets03, Jun 30, 2006
  15. Doctor Robert

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    Yes. Very transparent. And the Chronicle is just a tool for the Rockets apparently.
     
    #15 Doctor Robert, Jun 30, 2006
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    Well, if he's the Toronto Vince Carter then we got a steal. If he's the New Jersey Vince Carter, I would agree with you.
     
    #16 TheBigSleep, Jun 30, 2006
  17. McGradySNKT

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    First of all

    Ryan Bowen dispells his "i play the best players' lie

    Second, why then did CD say he ran it through JVG before they made the trade, if JVG had nothing to do with it.

    This guy is pathetic. I was willing to give him another year and the benefit of the doubt, but as well spoken as he is, he lies alot.
     
    #17 McGradySNKT, Jun 30, 2006
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    Yep, let's keep the heat on! :D
     
    #18 terse, Jun 30, 2006
  19. YallMean

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    Talk about spin your way. Gundy is like a politician now. Yeah, I like to play rookie, but also want to put the best team on the court. That's just bs argument. Then why do we bing in rookie at all?
     
    #19 YallMean, Jun 30, 2006
  20. Doctor Robert

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    There is a reason that coachs are not usually general managers at the same time. There is a conflict of interest. What is the average tenure of an NBA coach? 3 year or something ridiculously short? Why would anyone who had a 2 year horizon be allowed to make 4-10 year decisions?
     
    #20 Doctor Robert, Jun 30, 2006
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