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If Rafer shot 42% or higher, would he still be here?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by BackNthDay, Feb 20, 2009.

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Would Rafer still be a Rocket if he shot 42% or higher?

  1. Yes, without a doubt - only reason for trade

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    81.6%

  2. No, still too many holes and better options (Lowry/Brooks)

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  1. BackNthDay

    BackNthDay Member

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    I guarantee you that if Rafer shot 42% or higher, he would have still been a Rocket today, no doubt about it. We all agree on his strength and weaknesses, however, his shooting sent him packing. 3 pointers that miss the whole rim and would have went straight to hell if the floor wasn't there. UGLY to the bone floaters that would start fast breaks for the other teams.

    I think the Rocket management felt it was time to get 2 for the price of one. Lowry's defense is incredible and will be needed against the Billups, Parker, Fisher, Nash... etc... Also, please check out Lowry and how he finishes around the rim.
     
    #1 BackNthDay, Feb 20, 2009
  2. kikimama

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    Next poll: Which bear is best? Grizzly or Black?
     
    #2 kikimama, Feb 20, 2009
  3. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    If Rafer's shooting percentage was the reason he was traded....isn't it ironic he was traded for a guy who shoots even WORSE than Rafer!!!
     
    #3 Sweet Lou 4 2, Feb 20, 2009
  4. jmejia

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    If he were adept at simply making layups and not looking so discombobulated he would still be here. We all know that isn't the case. That's why he's not here anymore.
     
    #4 jmejia, Feb 20, 2009
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    Shooting is not the problem of Rafer.

    When Rafer shot better than 50%, our record is 4:3
    when Rafer shot at lower percentage (<=20%), we are winning more games. (8:2)
    when Rafer was not playing at all, our record is 5:1.
     
    #5 redao, Feb 20, 2009
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    rafer is a career 38% shooter from the field.
     
    #6 RasaqBoi, Feb 20, 2009
  7. BigVic785

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    If Skip shot better than 42%...


    Then every game would be like clubbing baby seals
    [​IMG]
     
    #7 BigVic785, Feb 20, 2009
  8. redao

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    Why settle at 42% when most other PGs are shooting better than 44%?
     
    #8 redao, Feb 20, 2009
  9. Roddimus

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    LOL
    Dwight: thats a ridiculous question...
    Jim: FALSE Black bear
    Dwight:Well thats debatable, there are basically 2 schools of thought
    Jim:Fact bears eat beats, Bears beat battle star galactica.. :D

    Sorry that reminded me of The office lol
     
    #9 Roddimus, Feb 20, 2009
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