Dream is out at least a month......but this could be a blessing in disguise.

I tend to agree w/your post , I too hate to see Dream go down but it really should help the running game and it should help Shandon become more of an influence on the offensive game.... we need to get him going and Rudy needs to take advantage of him , he is being wasted a la PIP......

 

OakMallet:

I would have been happier to have him healthy but sitting down,than home nursing an injury.

I know this sounds trite and maybe repetitious, but the "threat" or the "danger of a game stopper" a star(even an aging one)player brings to the game is sometimes more important than his season stats. The missing ingredient to Hakeem is the number of times players have to change shots, stop from driving to the basket, or making you honest under the net.

Just having him on the bench ready to play, changes opponents matchups, game plans, etc...

But I sure do agree with your assumptions. Gives the guys a lot of opportunity to shine. I also anticipate one or two more loses in December than originally thought. This makes New York, LAC and Vancover tougher wins(and possibly loses) than before the announcement, IMHO.

Cheers.

 

Since the moment he was made the 1st selection in the draft, some 16 years ago, never had I ever imagined that a day would come that fans would applaud his subtraction from the team.

I feel ashamed of myself for feeling this way, but I too think we might just be a better team without the Dream. Again

[This message has been edited by thacabbage (edited November 29, 1999).]

 

But I hold a ticket of Rockets at NJ
at Dec 11th and my favorite player
is our Dream... this is the only game
they scheduled to play in NJ.
A little bit disappointed.

 

This will be a major test for Cato. He should get tons of minutes, especially until T-Mass is at 100%. He looks like a defensive stud and looks impressive at times on the offensive side (the O-rebound to tie the game, and his cutting with Chuckie in the post). Hopefully with more minutes he will become more of a force.
Key is to stay out of foul trouble. We on't have much depth behind him.
This will be an excellent look into our future over the next few games (or possibly up to a month)!

 

I think we need to get another center. Sign him for like a 10 day contract.

WHy if Cato gets in foul trouble. Then Massenburg has to play center? Isnt he injured? And besides that is not his normal position.

Then what would we do.. BRING OUT THOMAS HAMILTON!


Why dont we get Rony Seikley, Didnt he get waived or something?

 

I said this right after the Portland game, in my post...Hakeem Injury a positive.

I am hoping Hakeem pays attention and comes back and blends in, rather then demanding the POST up offense.

DaDakota

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