Considering the fact that he's now more maintenance that Dennis Rodman was, he better be freaking ROY and future Hall of Fame.
I respect a guy that sets his own standards as a rookie. That sounds like a leader to me. This guy won't be carrying luggage for anyone. Rookie or not. I like it.
Well, if you are comparing him to a guy with a bad attitude, then we're not disagreeing. Though in Vernon's defense, he never missed training camp and his attitude wasn't an issue until we acquire Clyde.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>“@<a href="https://twitter.com/j_so_cole">j_so_cole</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/highway_30">highway_30</a>suck it up, close your eyes, take a nerve pill, read yo Bible and get yo butt on that plane...Hmmm? <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23SMH">#SMH</a></p>— Royce White (@Highway_30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Highway_30/status/254390789940064256" data-datetime="2012-10-06T01:21:05+00:00">October 6, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The World Health Org. reports 4 of the 10 leading causes of disability in US and other countries are mental disorders. @<a href="https://twitter.com/namicommunicate">namicommunicate</a></p>— Royce White (@Highway_30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Highway_30/status/254394445372461056" data-datetime="2012-10-06T01:35:36+00:00">October 6, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>As diabetes is disorder of the pancreas, mental illness is a condition that result in lower ability for coping with reg life demands. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NAMI">#NAMI</a></p>— Royce White (@Highway_30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Highway_30/status/254395871150604288" data-datetime="2012-10-06T01:41:16+00:00">October 6, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>By 2020, Major Depressive illness will be the leading cause of disability in the world for women and children. "Get Educated" Essential.</p>— Royce White (@Highway_30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Highway_30/status/254396323623743489" data-datetime="2012-10-06T01:43:04+00:00">October 6, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>“@<a href="https://twitter.com/coryelder">coryelder</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey">dmorey</a> make @<a href="https://twitter.com/highway_30">highway_30</a> get on the plane and earn his checks. If not, get rid of him” <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23SMH">#SMH</a> lol</p>— Royce White (@Highway_30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Highway_30/status/254403543790919680" data-datetime="2012-10-06T02:11:46+00:00">October 6, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>“@<a href="https://twitter.com/mexillentjunior">mexillentjunior</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/highway_30">highway_30</a> This is a serious question. Do you think medical mar1juana helps... couldn't answer, not qualified, sorry!</p>— Royce White (@Highway_30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Highway_30/status/254403963028385792" data-datetime="2012-10-06T02:13:26+00:00">October 6, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23RedNation">#RedNation</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23CyclONEnation">#CyclONEnation</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23AnxietyTroopers">#AnxietyTroopers</a> your support has been INCERDIBLE! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Continuing to <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Progress">#Progress</a></p>— Royce White (@Highway_30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Highway_30/status/254404633408188416" data-datetime="2012-10-06T02:16:05+00:00">October 6, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I know everyone thinks this is about basketball...but some things are bigger than basketball, <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23BiggerThanMe">#BiggerThanMe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Awareness">#Awareness</a></p>— Royce White (@Highway_30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Highway_30/status/254418297691459584" data-datetime="2012-10-06T03:10:23+00:00">October 6, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
He's holding the Rockets hostage.....by the Terrible, horrible demand that he gets a bus. A bus. I can just see everyone else on the team seething in jealousy over such a demand. Seriously, if you think Morey should go, at least give a half-decent reason like "HE GET NO STARZ!!!!!" or "Why didn't he draft Hassan Whiteside/Daniel Orton/random 2nd round big bust". Sometimes you just need to stick with the tried and true.
It's good that the Rockets are loaded with PFs and playmakers. We can afford to go slow with Royce White, see if he can adjust. But mid-season, we'll see if he can be competitive in the NBA. Maybe he should have stayed longer in college. Maybe he should not be playing professional team sports. Maybe he can play in the DLeague where they take the bus to all games. While the Rockets will accommodate him for now, it cannot be at the expense of the team. The Rockets will adjust, but ultimately he will have to adjust too.
It's not about being smart. There are plenty of smart guys in sports. Royce White's not some kind of genius, he just a guy with a lot of hobbies, one of which is basketball. Guys who succeed in sports don't do it because they're boring or unintelligent, they succeed because of a combination of dedication and talent. If you're not dedicated, like White, you better have incredible talent.
Fooled You Just like me, you were able to fool prospective GMs and hide the extent of your mental problems. Ryan Leaf
Right now, I'm just doing my damnedest not to think of how we could have had Tyler Zeller, a talented prospect at the most valuable position, which also happens to be a position of need....
If it wasn't for basketball, he wouldn't be able to bring awareness at this level, so although it may be bigger than basketball, basketball still needs to be pretty damn big for him......#gettocamp
