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Is there a good reason why Adelman never uses Deke?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by br0ken_shad0w, Mar 13, 2009.

  1. br0ken_shad0w

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    He's played a grand total of four games this season. I could understand if his body finally broke down and is just a cheeleader, but if it isn't I can't think of a good reason why Adelman doesn't use him especially given the lack of the low-post defender. :confused:
     
    #1 br0ken_shad0w, Mar 13, 2009
  2. Northside Storm

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    Because Adelman never plays players that can almost never score (hi battier and chuckie)
    Because he's black.
    Because Adelman is an ageist.
    Because he secretly wants to sex Mutumbo.

    who knows?
     
    #2 Northside Storm, Mar 13, 2009
  3. Rocket River

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    Saving him for the playoffs

    Rocket River
     
    #3 Rocket River, Mar 13, 2009
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    age.

    Deke isn't a backup center suited for garbage time or being part of the regular rotation. he's here solely to provide spot quality minutes, ideally in the playoffs.
     
    #4 ico4498, Mar 13, 2009
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    #5 durvasa, Mar 13, 2009
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    All I gotta say is this. I want to see the finger wag again. Deke still has it in him.
     
    #6 clos4life, Mar 13, 2009
  7. Mikeylu

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    i bet he uses him ALOT for practice...definately makes yao a better post player ..when he practices all the time against deke
     
    #7 Mikeylu, Mar 13, 2009
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    To give Yao a hard time about taking the charge.
     
    #8 Serg300, Mar 13, 2009
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    To punish Yao Ming!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    #9 oldyellow, Mar 13, 2009
  10. oldyellow

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    He does not use SF, he does not use many other players.
     
    #10 oldyellow, Mar 13, 2009
  11. StonesRunIt

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    I dont believer that there are enough back to the basket players to force the coach to play Deke. Face up players would kill Deke
     
    #11 StonesRunIt, Mar 13, 2009
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