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Hakeem vs. the Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by roswell raygun, Oct 5, 2009.

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  1. roswell raygun

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    Brett Favre's game tonight against the Packers reminds me of the closest parallel in Rockets' history — Hakeem Olajuwon's year with Toronto and his two games against Houston.
    Just like Favre, Hakeem's first game against his former team came in his new home. On January 16, 2002, he had 6 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks as the Raptors defeated the Rockets in Toronto. His emotional return to Houston came two months later, with 7 points and 7 rebounds in a Rockets win.
    The sight of Hakeem in those hideous purple Toronto uniforms is one of the saddest memories in my years of following sports. He was our legend, our franchise, our Dream, and it was unsettling to see him associated with any other team.
    The comparison with Favre isn't perfect. There was less acrimony when Hakeem and Houston parted ways, and Olajuwon doesn't have the aura of vindictiveness that seems to motivate Favre. But even though I'm a Vikings fan, I can sympathize with Packers faithful tonight when they watch their one-time hero running around in a strange purple uniform.
     
    #1 roswell raygun, Oct 5, 2009
  2. Obito

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    Interesting comparison.

    Minus all the hype surrounding Favre tonight, it's pretty similar I believe.
     
    #2 Obito, Oct 5, 2009
  3. LabMouse

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    I do not see a good comparsion here, Dream only scored 7 or 9 points, and Brett Favre just led his team a victroy with a unthinkable play last week. Dream was a role player, and Favre is still a star although the situation is similar.
     
    #3 LabMouse, Oct 5, 2009
  4. tinman

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    I think Jordan vs the Bulls was more interesting. Dream, that was his last legs. Kinda like Ewing with Seattle.

    Rocket fans weren't 'angry' or anything.

    However, Favre has ticked off a bunch of Packer fans.
     
    #4 tinman, Oct 5, 2009
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    Totally agree and Dream didn't do the would I wouldn't I BS that Farve has done. Jordan is a much better comparsion.
     
    #5 GRENDEL, Oct 5, 2009
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    Even Jordan vs the Bulls doesn't really compare to Farve vs Packers. Bulls fans cheered every time MJ scored. Farve is in a whole new territory. :D
     
    #6 Angkor Wat, Oct 5, 2009
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    Don't know why, the Packers are the one's who released him.

    The guy just want's to play and last week justifies that he still has it.
     
    #7 Obito, Oct 5, 2009
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    I went to the game when Rudy came back here as Lakers coach.
     
    #8 tinman, Oct 5, 2009
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    This topic hurts soooo bad.
     
    #9 Dream Shake 81, Oct 5, 2009
  10. JBIIRockets

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    Not the same.

    Brett Favre is still a top level talent, whereas Hakeem was a shell of his former self back in 2002.
     
    #10 JBIIRockets, Oct 5, 2009
  11. Air Langhi

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    Farve is still pretty good. I mean if farve was healthy the jets make the playoffs and who knows. If he wins the SB wonder what the GB fans will do. Hakeem just sucked with the raptors.
     
    #11 Air Langhi, Oct 5, 2009
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    Favre has all this drama surrounding him and he really wants to stick it real good to the Packers organization. A revenge sort of feeling. Hakeem didn't abhor the Rockets organization when he left, he just didn't feel respected. He didn't want to stick it in the face of the organization as bad as Favre currently does.
     
    #12 BrownBeast99, Oct 5, 2009
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    Well.. Hakeem couldn't stick it to the Rockets cause he wasn't the same player as before.

    "old" dream would drop 40 points on Cato without breaking a sweat.
     
    #13 tinman, Oct 5, 2009
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    my thoughts exactly. but Bret is on a team w/ much more talent.
     
    #14 HPD, Oct 5, 2009
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    What are you guys going on about?

    Hakeem never played for the (gasp) Raptors...he's Rockets 4 life.
     
    #15 aussie rocket, Oct 5, 2009
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    yea we'll pretend like that last year never happened
     
    #16 Shaunjon, Oct 5, 2009
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    He should have retired with us, but we were ready to move on. His pride was too much to accept the fact that his legs were gone. Toronto paid him a lot of money if I remember correctly. Dark days :(
     
    #17 Franchise2001, Oct 5, 2009
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    He made an extra $5 million by playing in Toronto...or was it $10?...either way..good for him.

    DD
     
    #18 DaDakota, Oct 5, 2009
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    There is no comparison. Wether it was a money grab or not Dream did it without all the drama. Hakeem can still call Houston his home, and every Houstonian holds him in high regard. Brett has burned too many bridges with the fans of Green Bay.
     
    #19 Blurr#7, Oct 5, 2009
  20. tmoney1101

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    Toronto was a bad team.
    The Vikings are a good team, so, to me, that's the biggest difference.
     
    #20 tmoney1101, Oct 5, 2009
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