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How Is the Education of Maddox Coming Along?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by thumbs, Jan 19, 2003.

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  1. thumbs

    thumbs Member

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    Tito Maddox is not critical to the Rockets at this point. I know the team picked him up as a project, putting him on the IR so he could learn how to deal with traps, presses, etc. However, my curiousity spurs the question: "How is the education of Tito Maddox progressing?"
     
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    BTW, who is the quarterback coach for the Rockets?
     
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    I would believe he must be having a fantastic time under Steve Francis. I mean...the best! It would be even better if we sent him to the John Stockton School of Point Guards... That would be the best education for him. I think Tito Maddox is doing pretty good on the injured list. He and Glen Rice are the only two on the disabled list now. Right...I don't really think about him that much...
     
    #3 LiTtLeY1521, Jan 19, 2003
  4. Yetti

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    Its about time that Rudy started to work Tito in so that next season he can take over from Moochie!
     
    #4 Yetti, Jan 19, 2003
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    :(

    Moochie actually makes his shots. He's just not confident enough to shoot them. He is always wide open. But he's always hesitant to shoot. He always fakes. When he shoots, he usually makes his shots. Free throws...terrible.
     
    #5 LiTtLeY1521, Jan 19, 2003
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    It's unacceptable for any guard who plays on a professional level with poor FT%.
     
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    Jay Williams, 2nd pick this draft has poor FT%.......
     
    #7 wizkid83, Jan 19, 2003
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    J-Will is super overrated. Man Im glad we didnt choose that bozo with the first pick
     
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    Forget Jay Williams. He doesn't count in this thread. Moochie, on the other hand, is a competent backup until Tito's point guard education is prime-time ready.

    Considering Moochie's penchant for dribbling, you can understand why I want to know how Tito is progressing. However, Tito may remain a project and the Moochster could be the backup for a long time to come. Either way, I look forward to one of them reducing Steve's minutes so SF won't be exhausting come playoff time.
     
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    The problem is we need Steve Francis on the court ALL THE TIME in order to win.
     
    #10 LiTtLeY1521, Jan 19, 2003
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    If that is the case then we won't go far in the playoffs as he will be exhausted!
     
    #11 Yetti, Jan 20, 2003
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    According to Rudy in his 610 hour this week: (paraphrased)

    Maddox is looking great! He brings defensive intensity 100% of the time and can actually apply pressure 3/4 of the court - he's great at using the slide to move laterally. He is working with the shooting coaches a *lot* on his shot. He also really helps out the team practices by keeping the intensity high and making our guards work.

    In conclusion, Rudy seemed very happy that they selected him in the draft.
     
    #12 Gutter Snipe, Jan 20, 2003
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    I'm glad to hear that... I'm looking forward for us to trade mooch a little sooner
     
    #13 Da Wink, Jan 20, 2003
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    I saw Tito Maddox at Sharpstown wearing a Rich Gannon jersey. He didn't look hurt at all to me:D
     
    #14 Lil Francis, Jan 20, 2003
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    lol...that's cool.
     
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    :eek: :rolleyes: :eek: :rolleyes:
     
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    Baron Davis has a similar shooting percentage, yet last year during the playoffs people on this board were begging for the Rockets to trade Steve for Baron.

    Just because a player has poor FT percentage, it doesn't mean they can't play. Anyways, Moochie has had OK FT last year; which means that he can at least at some point begin shooting well again.
     
    #17 HotRocket, Jan 20, 2003
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    Yeah, it just means they can't shoot. :)
     
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  19. Lil Francis

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    You just mad that you didn't see him:cool: :p
     
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