Signing AI would signal to me that we are definitely in tank mode. He won't (and shouldn't) start over Brooks, especially as Brooks enters his 3rd season (oft the breakout year). He won't (and shouldn't) start over McGrady either. He won't (and should) play much defense. He won't (and should) set up his teammates to flourish. He will however, sell tickets to kids who think killer crossovers, cornrows and shameless shot selection are prerequisites to winning basketball. He will also help save me money, as I would never drop a dime of my hard earned money on any AI team. UGH....
Well anyone who watches basketball should know he doesn't play defense. He just gambles alot and is lucky to get in the passing lane. Now if you consider that defense then ooook. As for the cornrows you do know that he cut his hair right? no more braids.
I know I rant on this a lot, but can someone for once explain to me the logic behind this breathless chorus calling for the filling of various supposed "needs"...? This team doesn't need anything. There are obvious holes and glaring weaknesses, but hurriedly addressing them for the short term would be inconsequential while addressing them for the long term doesn't necessitate the panicked hysteria that is so evident. I swear, just about every thread is saturated by some variation of "OMG WEH NEDE A SG SHANE AND TREVER CNT STRT TOGEHTER!!!111 MEBE SING AI HORTFORD?? OR FLIP MUREY" as if such a band-aid would have any type of relevant consequence. its excruciating to endure.
Nice post but I have to disagree with you on one thing. This team does "need" things. This team NEEDS health on their side. Needs to get off to a great start in the season instead of being below or at .500 winning percentage. This team NEEDS a new identity. This team may or may not Need Iverson but if you can get a player with his caliber than why not. We aren't really giving up nothing to get him. He is a free agent. Why not try an upgrade your team.
I would love to have Allen Iverson on this team. Sure hes got his ups and downs, but this guy can teach the young brooks and lowry. He's a former MVP, All-Star, and lead his team to the Finals. Maybe he can train with Grover to put him in Elite Status...
Thank God someone said this. This team NEEDS a LOT of things....for one, a couple of all-stars who can play an entire season without falling apart. Hastily signing a washed-up player who won't help in the long term will do nothing for this team now OR later. All it will do is impede the progress of players like Brooks and Landry who are very clearly our future, and who could really use this pressure-free season to develop their skills and become the leaders we need them to be. In my opinion, the signings of Ariza and Andersen are PERFECT for what this team NEEDS. Young guys who can really hone their skills this year, and get used to the system, so that when the team is ready to compete again in a year, they'll be in their primes respective to their careers AND their time with the team.
I hear ya. That little mantra annoys me, if for no other reason than it insinuates a blind trust in an unseasoned GM and a blind distrust in our own God given ability to think critically, analyze, and question. Question everything, because the truth will always answer... That said, if we do sign AI, you can expect a disgruntled post and thread of epic proportions from me soon thereafter. Iverson, Francis, Marbury...these guys suck the life (and air) out of basketball.
this reminds me of the steve francis experiment. this could not only stunt the growth of our young guys, but it could also stunt the growth of our offense in general. i rememeber how lost and out of place SF3 looked in our offense, id hate to see that happen. at the same time if this were to go down, i would completely understand why it did. although i dont agree with it in any bit. at the end of the day, the rox are a business and businesses need to generate revenue.
Yes, but Iverson dribbled that image into my head. That and the image of him having zero concept of team ball, and zero concept of man defense (that passing lane crap is NOT good defense). I swear the Iverson, Francis and Marbury trifecta has bankrupt the vault of good basketball.
It would be in AI's interest to sign with HOU. He could sell himself to the China market, have a shoe deal, maybe his own reality TV show, and later on play in China til he's 45.
A.I. for a one year contract? I'd say yes. A.I. has something to prove to the league and would want to have a stellar year. Secondly he could start at the 2 with Brooks at the 1, or vice versea. If he did come of the bench, he would have the green light to put the ball in the basket, someting he really good at. Either way it's a win, win. BTW, In Morey I do Trust. He hasn't given me a reason to doubt him, yet.
So if both rumors are true, Morey just snatched AI and Pops...hmm, not bad. The Rockets always find a way to make the offseason interesting.
this will be the first one. iverson will not be able to play with aaron brooks. both are midgets -> defensively we'll suck more than the nuggets ever did on the perimeter. and iverosn can only play one way -> penetration. so he needs to be the PG/playmaker. he can't post up/go through screens... again, the only way he "might" be able to fit is if he comes off the bench (and he might not even crack 30 mins). and we saw what happened in detroit.
Not gonna happen. We used up all our cash signing all our rookies. This might have been an option before Vegas, and buddinger showed wat hes worth. I'll take a pass on Iverson thank you. TD3
How do you know this?? They never played together so for you so say he wont be able to play with Brooks is taking it too far. I never understood why people always say things like this. Iverson wasn't suppose to play good with Melo but they were good together. Iverson played oook with Eric Snow. They were midgets. Just because Iverson and Brooks might be starting together assuming he is on the team doesn't mean they'll be paired up all the time. Iverson can be paired with Lowry or Brooks with Lowry. Im sure coaches find ways to fix back court problems.
melo and iverson play 2 different positions. i thought they could play well together offensively and they did. eric snow is 6'3 and was a defensive-minded player. so how are we going to play defense with brooks and iverosn playing together?
