Mike James was a key role player for our best stretch of the season, and a big part in pushing that series to seven. Mike James has been a role player on an NBA champion before--I think the only Rocket that can say that. If there is anything left over from that game they will work it out or it reflects equally bad on Tmac.
You are basing your opinion on ONE play??? Mike James was the second best player against Dallas. He stepped up big and made a ton of clutch shots. When Yao was in foul trouble it was MJ who filled the role of the second scorer. His confidence and toughness were much needed against Dallas. He was our floor leader. I just finished watching game 1 and watched game 6 last week. Mike James gave us an edge. He is a vocal player and we need that.
I didn't say he was a bad player. James was great in stretches for us, but I think he may think of himself as a better player than he really is. That's what worries me. With that said, I hope he adjusts this year -- we're going to need everyone contributing to win it all.
Mike James was taking away the easy shots from the passing game by trying to take the load off Tracy. In other words, his selfish play is not what this team needs, we need his spark when things aren't working. He's a good player, but if he doesn't learn how to play in the Rockets offense when it's playing well then he hurts all the other players while looking good on paper. That's not team basketball. That was the playoffs. Hopefully he'll change his ways during the offseason when he learns the plays a little better and gains confidence in his teammates. I agree completely that we need a guy like Mike James, but he needs to learn when its time to step up and when it's time to let others step up. I say that like it's easy or something, but I'm an expert too.If I could rolleyes at myself I would.
I think we eventually have to let that one mistake go. I know James was wrong in waving off TMac, but hey, everybody made mistakes.
A mistake is a bad pass, or maybe an ill-advised shot. IMO, that was ego getting in the way of deferring to your superstar. But like I said before, hopefully he learns from a full season with Tmac, and provides the energy we need off the bench.
No kidding! JB is one of my alltime favorite Rockets. He adds excitement to the game with his passion for the game. Chance, any ....chance....that this will be in the vault? I really want to hear it. Just reading the qoutes in this thread had me laughing.
I like what you've said. Good basketball is all about decision making. I saw opportunities where MJ could have passed for easier shots...And when he does pass, he does it so tentatively that it gets stolen. That said, I like his game. When things don't work you need a guy like Vinnie Johnson to shake things up...get the other team's attention...so it will be easier for his teammates. Before Tracy came to this team, I thought he was a jack up artist...but he surprised me last year. Even if he scores in the 40s he has what is now the rare ability to know when to pass and when to shoot...Now if only Yao can get a clue...he should start draining 15 footers without hesitation even if the coaches don't encourage it. Once they see that he has the confidence to make it, he'll have the green light like Tracy does to do whatever he wants...anyway I should stop rambling...
Could you give me the link,so i can translate the interview into chinese.We eager to know what's going on here.
Watching Games 1 & 3 of the '94 Finals again reminded me of just how deadly a medium range jumpshooter Dream was. I even remember one time Gene Peterson said during a game he was the best shooter on our team. For some reason, it's imbedded in my mind how Dream drilled so many jumpshots against Shaq in the '95 Finals. But the fact is he racked up many points this way in his mature years. If Yao buries 15 footers consistently, he will be almost impossible to stop. If he also gets better at establishing himself on the low block, our whole offense will be impossible to stop.
