you're pretty funny if you think Scola is better than any of them. Why is the mailman on your sig? You like him that much?
Landry better offensive punch Scola better rebounding Landry slightly better defense Scola better passing Landry more explosive Scola more durable Really hard to say.
yes, having an insulting quote at the expense of a player for a signature = admiration of said player...... I don't think Scola is better than they are, however, I don't think either would do that much more for this Rockets team at the cost of two/three of solid rotation players.. one of which happens to be averaging more than 25 points and 10 boards per game for the past 5 games.. topping it off with tonights incredible performance...
Very, very close. I'd give Scola a slight edge mainly because he is more durable. But Landry is younger. BTW, Landry is playing well as a starter with heavy minutes.
True. I've been saying the same dam things it's going to cost the Rockets too much for us to get either so it will be like driving in mud. But at the right cost it would make us contenders because imo we aren't going to be contending with what we have right now + Yao if he can get and stay healthy.
For the Rockets team, I have no doubt Scola's better. And it's not even close. I don't know how people in general here feels about advanced stats, but take the following for what it's worth. Points per 36 min: Scola 17. Landry 21/16(Hou/Sac) True Shooting %: Scola 55% Landry 62%/59%(Hou/Sac) In terms of pure scoring, Landry is better. Not incredibly better, but slightly better. I use 'per 36 min' to avoid any playing time discrepancies. Both players has a jumpshot and a post game. Neither plays at a star level though. Rebounds per 36 min: Scola 9.3 Landry 7.6/6.3 Rebound %: Scola 16.2% Landry 11.5/10.5%(Hou/Sac) In terms of raw numbers, it seems Scola has a slight edge. But rebounding %(which takes into account opportunities given) shows that Scola simply has a much better knack for the ball. Of course, this should be obvious to most loyal Rockets fans anyway based on the eyeball rule. Assists per 36: Scola 2.3 Landry 1.0/0/9(Hou/Sac) Assists %: Scola 11.2% Landry 5.1/3.9%(Hou/Sac) Not a big deal for big men, and Landry was here to finish. But again Scola shows a more complete game. Defensive rating(lower is better): Scola 105 Landry 107/111 Defensive win shares: Scola 2.5 Landry 1.7 I know most people probably don't give a flip about such numbers, but there's not a lot of stats out there that measures defense. Take these stats for what they're worth. But even just watching the games, I found Scola to be the superior defender. He has better size, better BBIQ, knows how to flop. Just overall looks better out there. Personally, the only type of team I'd take Landry over Scola is our old JVG Yao/T-Mac/No other offense rosters. With our current roster + Yao. Landry's scoring skills are hardly missed given the little discrepancy between him and Scola.
yes Landry really didnt have much on scola except for athleticism, slight shot blocking edge, and probably a better finisher with contact, but everything else scola had or was better at, especially handling double teams and different situations.
being better and more valuable are not the same thing. You're implying he's better because of it. Also, landry isn't a better Ft shooter than scola, they're about the same. Dunks are not worth more than a scola layup. Maybe they worked as momentum changers, but scola has the ability to change momentum himself with some ofhis moves.
Still don't understand how that's insulting... the Rockets would never even have the thought in their mind of getting him. So what's the point? His very name is disgusting to look at.
LOL! Scola is better defensively - and that's not a positive for Luis, it's a big negative for Carl. In the end, Scola is the more well-rounded player, but not too much between the 2 of them.
It was during the time Karla was a free agent, just before he went to LA... I believe Bill Worrel mentioned him and the Rockets in the same breath... Van Chancellor being the color-commentator at the time, quickly interjected with said quote... as to emphasize how much Karl Malone is despised by the Rockets faithful..
Is there really any question about this? Scola's much better, taking into account his all-around game. He can score, defend well enough, and is a much, much better rebounder than Landry. Landry may have more upside/potential, but he has a long way to go to get to Scola's level.
Wow thank you for your insightful threads and opinions. Gotta love people who just like to hear themselves talk, er, well, type. What were you thinking when you made this poll? lol
Both have heart and lots of it. Or did you forget the man single handedly got his national team to the olympics when the other stars stayed home. So heart is the same. Now scoring. They both score, Landry has a traditional power move if not double teamed. Scola is Mr. Ice Cream man with 2 or 3 scoops. He is the king of scoops and it works for him. He has like 1 dunk for the season. Landry has 2 or more per game. Defense, not close, Scola can flop with the best of them. Landry can jump and block some shots. Landry's role was 4th quarter low post option. That's not going to be his role with Yao back. I think even Scola may not be the option next year but the Rockets wouldn't be terrible if Scola is their starting PF next year. If they hit a home run and get Bosh (the best option IMO) then Scola has no place because he is not a bench guy. He needs to start for a NBA Team. And you are not betting the farm to get Bosh and not start him.
well I would like to mention my former alias on here was scola4president, so I mightt be a bit biased. there is no question scola is the better player. He was the freakin mvp of a tournament that had team usa playin in it, with players such as kobe, wade and lebron on the team. I hope the guy retires in a rockets jersey.
Agreed. They're both pretty similar, but I think Landry has a slight edge because he's younger, more athletic, and has room for improvement. He could be a better rebounder than he is if he really put his mind to it, but his focus is primarily on offense. Neither one is a defensive force to be reckoned with, but Scola seems to flop more often than not. If not for Landry's agent, I think the Rockets would've kept Landry instead of Scola.
