Dichotomizing the Rockets history, what might the future hold?

Throughout Les’ tenure there have been some big moves. Every year we find a diamond in the rough and make a big move. In Les’ first year we made the pick up of Mario Elie. At the time it was huge. The following year we draft Robert Horry over Harold “Where am I” Minor. This pickup turned out to be fantastic. Although the Rocket organization was booed (I was at the Summit) it turned out to be a great pick. Then it was followed by Sam Cassell. The Alien played like a vet; many wanted Duke standout Thomas “I have not played in 5 years Hill.” The 94 season started off bright with 15 wins to start the season, but when things turned blue they pulled the trigger on a blockbuster deal bringing Sean Elliot here. This was a done deal with Bullard even practicing with the Pistons. Sean had problems with his heart so the non-trade worked out and we won a championship. 95 started off great, but when the going got tough, they pulled the San Valentines trade, trading defensive stopper Otis Thorpe for hometown legend Clyde Drexler. Again a championship was the prize. 96 was a good year, but when the Rockets got swept by the Sonics, (illegal defense the enitre series) they brought Hakeem help, and Charles Barkley came to town to roll over the Sonics in 7 games. (My personal favorite trade) That year we also brought in Matt Maloney, and Othela Harrington. When the next year came along, growing concern over the point guard and constant injuries to the big three brought us another trade. The trade that David Aldridege ruined. But again they proved that they are not scared. The following year was our biggest blunder acquiring Sub-par star #33 (Charles says he does not deserve a name). And last year, when during most of the summer the media bashed the Rockets for not doing anything, they draft Kenny Thomas and got Stevie Franchise in a blockbuster trade. They also rid themselves of the Cancer #33. Every year they do something big, if its via the draft or trade, they will pull someone in. We Rocket fans must be patient, but you know they will do it. So when we think there is nothing in the works, look at our history, something has to be brewing. They will do us right, and anyway it is fun to speculate. I am very proud to be a Rocket fan, and know this organization will do us right. It’s going to be a fun rebuild, and we will get there quicker than expected. If the cards fall the right way, partying on Richmond will be closer than we think!

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A Chuck paraphrase:

It was surreal! And I don't even know what that means!

Charles after Eddie hit THE SHOT

 

My bad guys, I'll use a different word next time. heypartner, you are right, Cuttino was a great pickup. And if you look even deeper, our CBA players have been great too. Chucky Brown, Matt Maloney, Eldridge Recasner, Sam Mack, and there have been others. I have full confidence of the Rockets. I will admit though, the loss of Robert Barr last year really scared me. We still got two huge moves though.

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A Chuck paraphrase:

It was surreal! And I don't even know what that means!

Charles after Eddie hit THE SHOT

 

3pointer, you are correct from the fan point of view, but if you remember from the P.R. standpoint, they made it sound like it was one of our biggest pickups ever. Boy I would sure love to bring back the JYD, but he would not have a place here. A nice veteran forward would do fine here.....

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A Chuck paraphrase:

It was surreal! And I don't even know what that means!

Charles after Eddie hit THE SHOT