We would not need a backup C if we got Bosh, and Chuck would never see any playing time unless Yao gets injured. I would see a rotation of Yao coming out of the game early then Bosh rotating to C while Scola goes to PF. Then Yao would come in to replace Bosh.
Scola is not going to come off the bench? Dude is a starting PF in the NBA and unrestricted. Tell me again why he would stay and come off the bench? Not going to happen in my IMHO. Also, I don't think Colangelo is going demand Scola in any SignNTrade. Plus giving up the future for maybe (a big maybe) championship.
I don't know Luis Scola, but even if we get Bosh he would still be playing 30 min per game. If we get Bosh there will probably be a 3 man rotation with Chuck Hayes getting spot minutes. Scola doesn't come across as the egotistical type, he would still be getting his minutes, Ginobilli has come off the bench. And all of that aside he's a restricted free agent , so he doesn't have a choice.
Because unlike you scola is not motivated by Money only. Of course if someone else offers him a lot more money that the Rockets are willing to pay then he will go. But he likes the Rockets and loves his teammates. He wants to win with them and if they offer him a reasonable contract he will sigh and he will happily come off the bench. He has never complained before even in all those games when he was sitting on the bench when the game was on the line and Carl Landry was the man. Besides when the season starts Yao will be on the bench. And in the end with Yao getting 27-28 minutes a game and Bosh getting 32-33 that will leave 36 minutes for the rest and I expect scola to get at least 30 of those. Coming off the bench or not those are starter minutes
He is restricted for one. There 96 minutes to go around between Yao/Scola and whomever. With Yao limited to 25 ish, Scola will get more than enough PT.
Ok, they give up the 2011 draft pick(swap rights with NY) and the 2012 draft pick. They still have the 2010 1st and 2nd pick, the 2012 1st round draft pick, and any players signed with the MLE in 2010, 2011, and 2012. That's only if you can guarantee Morey stays put in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Morey hasn't ever stayed put.
It's difficult to imagine Morey trading for Bosh without having to include Luis. Then again, I'd never bet against Morey on anything. I think it's more about money. About not wanting that much of the cap tied up in one position. .
Somebody said that you can't do a double sign and trade because of league rules. We would keep Scola.
while scola is a very valuable chip, i think people here are overstating toronto's desire for him. if bosh is leaving, toronto goes into rebuild mode. they aren't going to want a 30 year old player on a new contract. they are going to be more interested in young players (hill), picks, and cap space (jeffries/battier ending contracts). even if they just want to acquire assets and would request scola... why would scola agree to a S&T to a team that won't be near the playoffs? the guy is closing the prime of his career, not to mention what a competitor he is. at this point of his career he would not want to join a rebuilding team.
Its not about doing yourself. Its about that guy taking over a game or stretches and everyone jumps on the wagon. Its that guy who is kinda anal and a jerk who will blast a guy for blowing an assignment and getting everyone to fall in line. If you don't think thats important, then you must have never played sports at any level. There is a reason why cassell has gone places and won even if he was never considered a star. Bosh nor yao are leaders in any sense. They're kinda like i will do my job and go home. Thats cool for shane or trevor, but for the highest paid best players, that doesn't work. The adelman kings didn't have that guy and they lost to la who had 2 of those guys. Tim duncan will chew you a new one and that includes parker and manu. There is a reason why they keep winning. Its not about stats as much as it is being a leader. Bosh is similar to tracy in the capacity of leadership and throw yao into that also.
An upgrade in the PG position is much more important than acquiring Bosh. The PF position is already very solid. Of course, a solid back up at C is also another priority. If DM can solidify both positions this offseason the Rockets will be a very formidable team next season. I am aware that there is a lovefest with the high scoring, speedy Brooks. But that is precisely the problem his speed causes a blinding flash that prevents many posters here from seeing his many weaknesses and bad fit in the PG position.
This sucks... I read at least 100 responses on his twitter page, and only 2 were for Houston cmon people!!!
Do you honestly believe Bosh will use twitter responses and Spam will influence his choice in any way? I will probably have 1% of influence. Plus I'm not going to spam ALL my followers just to hug Bosh's ego.
Well, Morey has surrounded Yao with type A personalities like Battier, Scola and Lowry. I don't think the Rockets have not advanced in the playoffs for a lack of leadership. If Bosh were a leader in the mold of Bird, or Kobe with his skillset he wouldn't be available. Al Jefferson is not exactly hoisting teams on his back, either. It is most feasible to get Bosh and not have to gut the team, so I am on board.
I have a confession to make. I don't get twitter. When i go to Bosh's page, i only see my responses. I know i am not the only one tweeting, am i? Come on guys!!! We can do better.
What precisely is Brooks' position. Scola is a far better player overall than Brooks. If Brooks had the skill of a real PG Scola's scoring would go through the roof. Scola always finds the open spaces in scoring position but rarely gets a pass from Brooks. To many here Brooks is a superstar and the best player on this team. If that is so he must be so good that he led the Rockets to the giddy heights of a 42-40 team. No injury excuses because Portland had more major injuries but they made it to the playoffs. That alone proves how good Brooks your "superstar" is. I have stated this from when Brooks started as a PG, he is a good shooter but he is an average PG with horrific defense. If the posters and Rockets keep over rating him then Houston is in for another "Franchise" era of mediocrity.
