i dont think we need to worry much about rafers health he only missed games cuz of his hamstring last year other than that him n shane are our iron men
While im not that worried about Battier (seeing as how we have a 3 stud platoon at the wings). I am worried about Rafer. We lost a legit backup in Jackson that could spell Rafer. Alston has been logging insane amounts of minutes the last few years and I for one would feel more comfortable finding a suitable backup for him just to spell him and keep the team steady. Yes I know Barry can do all that. However, Barry also presents break down concerns. I would be more concerned about finding a legit backup PG over anything else this offseason.
To me, Artest isn't all that complex: He's like a kid who just wants to be loved, and when he feels he's not, he reacts immaturely. He doesn't care about the money -- he just wants to be wanted, to be needed. If he meshes well with this team, he could surprise everyone by playing great team ball AND behaving himself. And it seems pretty likely that he'll get along with the other guys on the team, because it's a fun bunch. One of our two "egotistical superstars" is a laid-back team player with something to prove, and the other is quite possibly the nicest guy on the entire PLANET. Plus Artest already loves the coach! I'm thinking this might possibly have been the perfect situation for both Ron-Ron and the Rockets.
