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Kenny Thomas is a liability on the court. And I mean that.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by JBIIRockets, Nov 16, 2002.

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  1. zzhiggins

    zzhiggins Member

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    In his first start KT almost scored a triple double, with a swollen hand resulting from a broken thumb. In his second start he wasnt as sharp, but he did a lot of good things in his 41 minutes too. Seems like if you have a gripe with the minutes ,your complaint should be directed at RudyT....

    But if it makes you feel better,,,,,WHINE ON,,,,!!!!!
     
    #41 zzhiggins, Nov 17, 2002
  2. JBIIRockets

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    Yeah MoT should be the PF at his best (his best year was playing for the Clips in 99-2000). Mo T is not a SF, so that will never happen.

    Although I feel Eddie can play the three now because of his skinny stature. My ultimate dream is to see Eddie continue to bulk up so he can play PF for the Rockets for many years. Then Carroll Dawson can teach him the jump hook so Eddie can spend more time posting up. Combine those possible things with Eddie's shotblocking, and you have a great player. I think many Rockets fans feel the same way.


    I wouldn't depend on TMo for anything. I agree with the Drewdog theory that TMo absolutely sucks. Unfortunatley, Boki will ride the pine because Rice is taking his minutes. Rice is so old and slow that he has basically become an African American Matt Bullard. Based on what I have seen so far, Boki might have more to give than Rice, but Rice has the experience. Boki will get his chance when Rice gets hurt.

    I will root for KT too. I want him to do well as I do all Rockets. I guess it is KTs jumper and his amount of missed layups that frustrate me the most. JLB made a good point saying that KT should eliminate that "hitch" in his jumpshot. Maybe KT would be better off if he did.

    I have read your posts over the years and liked them, so i know you are a solid guy. And I think you may know a good friend of mine, mfgarza.
     
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  3. Sane

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    When it comes to KT, it doesn't matter.

    Like I said in another post. When he's making 50% of his shots and grabbing at least 7 rebounds, he's in that thin line between liability and backup. The second he goes below 50%, you know we're being abused.

    We made a HUGE mistake not trading KT in the offseason. We already have one loss because of him, and we're only 7 games into the schedule.

    We could've gotten a first rounder for him, now we'll have to settle for maybe a late first rounder, or maybe even an early second.


    The guy just KILLS our offense. Get rid of him. Obviously, he's thinking more about his contract than his play or the team. I thought one of his best attributes was working hard no matter what?
     
    #43 Sane, Nov 17, 2002
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    What loss was KT responsible for? Phoenix?
     
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    I watch and/or go to most games. I don't understand KT's "great d" Does he play solid d? Yes. But does it make you think great? No. Is it mistake free or close? No. He plays good enough so that one couldn't say he's a defensive liability, but in my opinion calling his defense great is taking it a little too far.
     
    #45 JayZ750, Nov 17, 2002
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    Originally quoted by Rocket Kid

    screams every damn time he misses.....
    LMAO.:D
     
    #46 because24, Nov 17, 2002
  7. JBIIRockets

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    Is there any doubt KT is not the answer. He bricked his first two shots of the game, causing LA to get out to a 4-0 lead. And really did not do anything afterwards.

    I noticed that Mo Taylor got the 4th quarter minutes and not Kenny Thomas, and the Rockets won. Did you see Mo T just face up Robert Horry and burn him twice by shooting the jumper right in his face. KT is too short to shoot over horry like that, plus the "hitch" in KT's jumper would give horry enough time to block it.

    Mo was getting the tough boards in the 4th quarter also. Finally he was passing very well out of the double team, causing great ball movement. Ex. Hawkins hitting the long 2 in the 4th quarter.

    Tremendous job by Taylor tonight.
     
    #47 JBIIRockets, Nov 18, 2002
  8. Timing

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    Originally posted by JBIIRockets
    Is there any doubt KT is not the answer. He bricked his first two shots of the game, causing LA to get out to a 4-0 lead. And really did not do anything afterwards.

    I noticed that Mo Taylor got the 4th quarter minutes and not Kenny Thomas, and the Rockets won. Did you see Mo T just face up Robert Horry and burn him twice by shooting the jumper right in his face. KT is too short to shoot over horry like that, plus the "hitch" in KT's jumper would give horry enough time to block it.

    Mo was getting the tough boards in the 4th quarter also. Finally he was passing very well out of the double team, causing great ball movement. Ex. Hawkins hitting the long 2 in the 4th quarter.


    You are sooooo biased that it's getting comical. KT shot 3 for 7 in this game, the same as Eddie Griffin who you've yet to mention in this strange rant of yours (I guess he's not the answer). Rice was 1 for 6, Mobley was 4 for 13, and Moochie was 0 for 3. Should we bench half the team or just Kenny?

    And by the way, what tough boards? Mo Taylor had ONE rebound in the whole damn game. Kenny Thomas had TEN and he's not the answer. Pfft...

    Also, you've b****ed about the way KT gets his points by isolating his defender. What the heck was Taylor doing? The same thing but it doesn't seem to upset you as much.
     
    #48 Timing, Nov 18, 2002
  9. zzhiggins

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    After the two missed shots KTs stats:
    3 for 5 shooting
    10 rebounds
    6 points
    27 minutes


    Robert Horrys stats:
    0 for 3 shooting
    9 rebounds
    1 point
    29 minutes

    You got one thing right,,Robert Horry is tall.............
     
    #49 zzhiggins, Nov 18, 2002
  10. JBIIRockets

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    This is Eddie Griffin's second year of play so he deserves more development time, whereas this is KT's fourth year in the league, and should be better than he is, considering all the PT he has gotten over the past two seasons, Thank God KT had only 7 shots, had he doubled that, there would have been more bricks from 18 feet. It has gotten to a point where KT should not be allowed to shoot perimeter shots.


    Lets see, Taylor pulled off a 3, the old fashioned way, against Mr clutch defense, Robert Horry. Then he hit 2 jumpers in Horry's face, all this in the 4th quarter. What more do you want? Yes Taylor was doing the same thing, but was MORE effective doing it.


    My bias may be comical to you, but VERY legit to others.
     
    #50 JBIIRockets, Nov 18, 2002
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    well, loddy-freakin-daa!

    even the biggest fan of them all Clutch wants to get rid of KT, man this thread feels validated now! :D
     
    #51 JBIIRockets, Nov 22, 2002
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