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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by CCorn, Jul 24, 2020.

  1. KingCheetah

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    Where are my 1899ers at?

     
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    I was DREAMing when I wrote this
    Forgive me if it goes astray
    But when I woke up this mornin'
    Could've sworn it was judgment day


    @Reeko @Jontro @Ziggy @rocketsjudoka

    ONLY PURE PEOPLE KNOW THIS "SUMMIT"
     
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    Stop you’re making me sad. I was never a fan of the Toyota Center.
     
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    The house that steve francis built??
     
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    Every PURE person on this thread gets a LIKE from me!

    Keep up the PURENESS
     
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    Steve Francis’ best years were at 3700 Southwest Freeway.
     
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    He's still here...
     
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    I saw shows at the Summit but one of my biggest regrets was not seeing Prince
     
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    “But Oz never did give nothing to the tin man”

    @genitalwartglaze
    @analbleeding
    @rustytramboneenthusiast
     
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    You guys are doing it all wrong. tinman pacification is done with old cartoons and Fruit Loops cereal. Puts his ADHD right into check.


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    I think @tinman is really stumped with this, he hasn't responded. Could it be that the 97'er have been the true rules all this time?

    Back then there wasn't a forum - it was just a blog. Back then, you had to go to alt.net and deal with the Supersonics spamming our discussion group. Remember Coz? He was a major troll. Then the sonics lost their team.
     
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  17. tinman

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    LOL
    yes you are right.

    You realize that Clutchfans was ClutchCity.net and it's super hilarious that newbs are trying to tell 99ers this part, guess HOW WE LEARNED ABOUT CLUTCHFANS?
    psst CLUTCHCITY.NET
     
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  18. tinman

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    the 99ers came here for @Clutch and @Jeff PERIOD. They asked for us and we came here because we know they are PURE.

    We DID NOT COME here because of POLITICAL DIRECTION OR THE ESPN HOT TAKE SHOWS

    We came cause here for them cause they gave us PURE ROCKETS FANDOM

    NONE OF YOU CAN DO THIS (BELOW)


    Maximizing Talent at Heart of Rudy T's Brilliance
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    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 12:00 AM CT
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    By Jeff Balke
    Copyright 1999 ClutchFans.net
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    [​IMG]Who can forget Chucky Brown?
    Winston Garland, Scottie Brooks, Carl Herrera, Eric Riley, Charles Jones...

    There has been a lot made of Rudy T and his ability or inability to adapt the Rockets system to its new players last year. Many of his more vocal critics claim that he is married to the low post offense that was the staple of the two championship runs.

    The addition of Charles Barkley to go with Hakeem Olajuwon seemed to firmly entrench Coach T in that low block and make the offense seem slow and boring. Backing it in and passing it out, however effective it has been (and it has been effective, but more about that in a moment), is, let's face it, really boring.

    That having been said, there is NO coach in the NBA that is as good at maximizing talent. No one has the ability to mold players like Rudy and no one is as good an evaluator of talent as the Rockets' coach.

    Sam Cassell, Emanual Davis, Eldridge Recasner, Rodrick Rhodes, Matt Maloney...

    If you question Rudy's ability, consider the fact that he took a rag-tag group of NBA rejects and college scrubs all the way to the medal rounds in Europe last summer. Make no mistake that it was extremely important that the team grabbed a medal because of the problems with the NBA strike and the possibility that the USA Dream Team might not qualify for the 2000 Olympics.

    Tree Rollins, Robert Horry, Sam Mack, Matt Bullard, Terry Teagle...

    If that isn't enough, consider all the players who came into the league at the behest of Rudy T. Obviously, you've noticed many of the names here, but here are a few that are most impressive.

    Randy Livingston was one of the most highly touted high school players in the nation when he went to college and blew out both of his knees. His talent was unquestioned, but his durability was very suspect. He became a Rocket, contributed and is signed with the Suns this year for decent NBA money.

    Tim Breaux was literally discovered at Fonde Rec Center in Houston. He helped an injury depleted team and even had a few flashes of talent. He's continuing to pursue his career in the CBA, Europe and occasionally the NBA.

    Probably the best example of Rudy as a talent evaluator is Eldridge Recasner. Not only did he come in and help back up the point spot, but he has continued a very successful NBA career in Atlanta and Charlotte.

    [​IMG]Vernon Maxwell was at his best when he played under Rudy Tomjanovich in Houston
    Forget about Matt "Our Favorite Whipping Boy" Maloney, Chris Jent (remember him?), Charles "Old Man River" Jones, Chucky "I don't take any of Barkley's crap" Brown and fan attacker, Vernon Maxwell.

    Sleepy Floyd, Kennard Winchester, Vernon Maxwell, Chris Jent, Chucky Brown...

    The examples of NBA retreads, CBA scrubs and questionable draft picks saved by the Rockets is as big as Les Alexander's banking account...well, maybe not that big. Speaking of draft picks, how many of you booed when we took Robert Horry instead of Harold Minor? What did you do when Rudy picked Rodrick Rhodes, a guy no one even picked to be drafted at all? Sam Cassell? Cuttino Mobley?

    In honor of another incoherent column writer:

    Huh?

    Pete Chilcutt, Randy Livingston, Zan Tabak, Tim Breaux, Henry James...

    I know that a lot of you have been pretty tough on the Rockets head coach and, in some instances, rightfully so, but if anyone questions his ability to pick talent, forget it.

    Does this make him a better GM than a coach? Maybe. Does he deserve better than what we've given him? Probably.

    One thing is for sure. Rudy T is the best coach the Rockets have ever had and, without question or argument, the best talent evaluator the Rockets have ever known. He is definitely one of the top 3 or 4 coaches in the league and maybe the best GM even though he doesn't hold that title.

    If we ever want to question him again, just remember some of the guys who got their chance in a Rockets uni before anyone else who take a crack at them and wonder why it is that so many players were effective as Rockets but not as Lakers, Wizards, Knicks, Sonics, Jazz or whoever else.

    Just ask Kenny Smith!
     
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    Tinman is the classic enlightened centrist

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