I think everyone should understand this. You don't want to blow up your 2nd rounders and then have them be a bust. The only reason I expect more from him is because I've watched him play almost every game at Purdue and I know he's a really good player. I'm hopeful that it translates to the NBA.
If it comes down to Novak or Landry for the last roster spot, I'd keep Novak, because Novak has a special skill that we need. Compared to the 1994 championship roster - I'd rather have Bullard than Petruska.
Hey you're entitled to your opinion but personally, I'd rather have Harris and Landry and get rid of Novak.
He had some amazing passes to cutting guards a couple times. I was impressed when I saw them and knew why the Rockets drafted him after seeing those passes. He got hacked several times during the games so I think it kind of ruined his offensive rhythm because every time he went up for a shot he would be hacked or was expected to get hacked. It was good to see him get to the line a lot and convert his free throws nicely.
We will see what the coaches think about Landry soon enough. I watched Landry enough to believe he can be a good PF for the rockets.
I he reminds me of a slightly softer Kenny Thomas with a bit more height, a bit more athleticism, and a bit less rebounding.
To keep Landry you will have to cut Novak, we can keep Novak and still reserve the right to Landry right? Plus, when you have Harris + Hayes, Landry is not an immediate need at least for this coming season.
Head is our 3 pt specialist right now... we dont need another 3 pt specialist with no defensive game (ie Novak) Unless Novak starts using his height to grab rebounds and get some easy buckets in the paint (and/or start attempt dunks in actual NBA games against real centers just because its really amusing), I'd rather keep Landry
Landry will definetly be on the roster, his mid-range shot will spread the floor and his ability to attack the basket will help alot. I think he will flourish when surrounded by veterans. He was a good pick in a very deep draft.
Why do we need to cut Landry or Novak for one or the other? From what we have read, The coaches love Novak and Landry. Landry is Morey's man.
Well here's the current Roster. Who do you trade or waive? 12 Rafer Alston G 6-2 175 07/24/1976 Fresno State 8 31 Shane Battier F 6-8 220 09/09/1978 Duke 6 Aaron Brooks G 6-0 160 01/14/1985 Oregon R Jackie Butler C 6-10 260 03/10/1985 Coastal Christian Academy (VA) 2 Mike Harris F 6-6 240 06/15/1983 Rice R 44 Chuck Hayes (FA) F 6-6 238 06/11/1983 Kentucky 2 2 Luther Head G 6-3 185 11/26/1982 Illinois 2 7 Mike James G 6-2 195 06/23/1975 Duquesne 6 Carl Landry ** F 6-7 245 09/19/1983 Purdue R 15 John Lucas III G 5-11 165 11/21/1982 Oklahoma State 2 1 Tracy McGrady F-G 6-8 223 05/24/1979 Mount Zion Christian Acad. HS (NC) 10 55 Dikembe Mutombo (FA) C 7-2 260 06/25/1966 Georgetown 16 Brad Newley ** G 6-6 195 02/18/1985 Australia R 20 Steve Novak F 6-10 220 06/13/1984 Marquette 1 9 Justin Reed F 6-9 238 01/16/1982 Mississippi 3 13 Kirk Snyder G 6-6 225 06/05/1983 Nevada-Reno 3 3 Bob Sura G 6-5 200 03/25/1973 Florida State 10 25 Jake Tsakalidis (FA) C 7-2 290 06/10/1979 Greece 7 6 Bonzi Wells G-F 6-5 210 09/20/1976 Ball State 9 11 Yao Ming C 7-6 310 09/12/1980 China 5
