Hoops TV has given there version of team's pre-season rankings. The Rockets are listed as #13. I even think we can get some of the teams above us, but I can settle for that going into the season. I was surprised they mentions Langhi as a key baller. I guess he will not be the best kept secrect in the league. "13. Houston - Put away the canes and walkers! The Rockets are launching a Francis-led youth movement, and this year's squad belongs to Wink. If the Dream meshes with explosive new-school ballers like Cat, Mo T, and Dan Langhi in an unEwing like manner, the Rockets' motto should shift from "I've fallen and I can't get up!" to "Throw the lob because I sure as hell can get up!" http://www.hoopstv.com/HTVPro2151.html ...lights out!... ------------------
Hornets are ranked #12, I know alot of teams better than the hornets. ------------------ "You look a team that's been to the mountaintop like the Houston Rockets, I'm going to put pressure on myself to be the best possible player that I can be. With the pieces they already have in place and myself, we can do some amazing things next season." Maurice Taylor
HoopsTV prediction re-translated: Rockets in 8th playoff spot just ahead of the Mavs. Bucks in 6th spot in the East. Rockets draft picks = 16th (Bucks) & 17th (own). Bucks pick increases in value if Bucks are over taken by Orlando or Toronto or both. If both, pick is 14th...just like Micheal Dickerson!! Best of both worlds - make the playoffs AND get Terence Morris (or Battier). ------------------ GATER [This message has been edited by GATER (edited October 02, 2000).]
