I am also on the fence. Dakota, are you talking about keeping Rafer, if so, what about Brooks. I know you wanted to have him play more this season, are you willing to have him ride the pine another season? Marbury could be the 3rd scorer and as far as chemistry they would just get rid of him if he acted the fool. I would consider this if he signs for the minimum.
If you think Yao can influence a guy like Marbury, you still don't get it. In all honesty, saying that Yao has become the leader over Tracy isn't saying much at all. The leadership part of Tracy's DNA is doubly recessive.
If you are saying that Marbury will never learn, than fine, that is a fair argument. If I were Morey, if he is bought out, I would sit down with him and see where his head is at, and see if maybe he has matured. If not, then don't sign him....but if he has matured, and if you watch that 2nd interview posted by Carl Herrara, it sure sounds like a different Marbury, than to me, his talent is worth the risk. If he turns into another JR. Rider, you simply cut him and move on..... As for Brooks.....hmmmm...yes, I want him to play, and hope that his rookie jitters are gone... If the Rockets don't go after a PG this off season, I think it will be saying a lot about what they feel about Brooks........ DD
so would you bench Brooks again? I hope this would be a break out year for Brooks, but he's got to get the minutes to do that. It's tempting to go after Marbury, but do we hurt Brooks' development?
Not meaning to hijack the thread, but the Rockets HAD BETTER go after another PG and not rely on AB. If not, Morey would look foolish for not shoring up the weakest spot on the team. If we had Rodney Stuckey instead of AB, that would be another story. AB didn't show enough last year to merit that kind of confidence.
I don't know Brooks was on the USA select team and singled out by Kobe and Jason Kidd as a player to watch, and Kidd took him aside and talked about being a professional. Brooks may indeed be the answer at the PG position for the Rockets....if he can get a more consistent stroke going than when Rafer struggles (happens a lot) the team will have a 2nd competent guy to go to that can knock down shots. Brooks should be a much better shooter in year 2 than 1.... DD
huge GT fan.. but NO NO NO NO NO his GAME is done.. on top of the fact that even when he was on top of his game, he had problems fitting in and winning
I agree, it seems like we need solid backup. It just seems like there are a handful great point guards in the league, and the rest are mediocre. Who would we pick up that would come in pick up this offense and run this team. Rafer's shoot selection is questionable, but he runs this offense pretty well. Who is the realistic upgrade over Rafer or who would be a solid back up?
as a backup yes. but once reality sinks in...it's not going to happen. beno udrih demands MLE and you think starbury would settle for vet min?
Of course he would accept the minimum. If he gets bought out he will make most of his final years money, kinda like francis. You've made your money, now you want to win. Very plausible.
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DD, if you think tmac and yao have any influence on this team except for their play on the court, you're crazy. tell me a player on this team who has said yao/tmac influenced how they practice/play.... NOBODY. dikembe mutombo is the clear leader of this team in terms of veteran leadership (landry, tmac, and a lot of the guys say deke is the guy). shane is the guy they go to for cohesiveness.... tmac and yao are just the 2 best players on the court. they will never be leaders of this team.
I disagree. If the acquisition of Marbury made the team better, that'd be the first time Marbury has ever made a team better.
Has he ever come to a veteran team with established stars? Answer this....If Marbury came in and was a model citizen, do you think he is a better PG than Rafer? That to me is where you draw the line.....if he screws up...cut him..... DD
That would be Marbury. Looking on paper, Marbury put up better numbers then Hinrich. Consider making a move for Hinrich is pretty dumb when Marbury put up betters numbers that last 3 seasons alone then Hinrich did his whole career despite being older. For Marbury's price why take on Hinrich in a trade like some fans would like to do when we can land Marbury who produces more with a better contract after he is baught out?
I want Marbury , even trade Tmac for him .besides , we may get him with LLE,i think there's nothing better than getting a superstar at LLE as Pistons signed webber and Spurs signed Finley (although Finley got a contract more than a LLE.)
