From www.nbadraft.net They have Houston picking as follows 13. Troy Murphy 6-11 240 PF Notre Dame Jr 18. Vladimir Radmanovic 6-9 SF (Yugoslavia) 1980 23. Alvin Jones 6-11 257 C Georgia Tech Sr. I just don't see them picking Murphy at 13, unless they intend to package him elsewhere. ------------------
Why don't you see them picking Murphy at #13? ------------------ "Now it is more clear that it doesn't make sense." -- HeyPeeism at its convoluted best.
I don't know if I speak for tariq Doc, but I don't see it happening because I think the Rocks will resign Mo, whether or not they get Webber, and they will keep Kenny Thomas. With a log jam at the PF spot Troy Murphy wouldn't get much playing time unless he is able to make a big impact right away. I think Mo will have a better NBA career then Troy Murphy, and Kenny Thomas has shown himself to be a very good backup. ------------------ "The road to the top will be littered with broken bodies! Beware all of you who have more post then me!" [This message has been edited by RocksMillenium (edited June 13, 2001).]
Doc, Troy Murphy, in my opinion, is a player similar to Jason Collier. We already have a center with a mid-range jumper. What we truly need is a bruiser inside. Besides, I certainly think the Rockets can do better with the 13th pick ------------------
Murph is noy a center, Tariq. He is a 3/4 (but only a three if he continues to chisel down and gain quickness, as he has already started doing. ------------------ I have just realized that the stakes are myself I have no other ransom money, nothing to break or barter but my life my spirit measured out, in bits, spread over the roulette table, I recoup what I can nothing else to shove under the nose of the maître de jeu nothing to thrust out the window, no white flag this flesh all I have to offer, to make the play with this immediate head, what it comes up with, my move as we slither over this go board, stepping always (we hope) between the lines
Murphy isn't quick enough, fast enough, nor athletic enough to play the 3 spot. The reason Mo could play the SF spot should we get Webber is that he doesn't need the block to operate, he is capable of putting the ball on the floor and exploding to the basket somewhat similar to what Charles Barkley used to do. Murphy doesn't have those characteristics. ------------------ "I'm not here to protect my reputation, I'm here to make my reputation! Mama Barkley didn't raise no chumps!" - Charles Barkley
If Murph is a true 3, I could see the Rockets taking him. I prefer Jefferson though. ------------------ "norm, would you like to buy an indian scalp ? This deal isn't gonna make or break me Norm, so don't jerk me around." Harry Carey "Norm, if I had a mohawk scalp, I wouldn't be sitting here talking to you."
