Let me clear it up!

Old Man Rock · May 24, 2002

Originally posted by Clutch

I spoke to Doc Rocket, and his contacts within the organization are telling him that Eric Mingji Zhang, Yao's cousin (half of his U.S. representation), will be in Houston Wednesday night or Thursday morning to meet with the Rocket coaches. Apparently it is 85-90% Rockets taking Ming, with that 10-15% probably being the question mark of what offers the Rockets get for the pick when it gets to serious time. I want you guys to know that there's more info to be told here...but not just yet.

Can anyone think of ANYTHING the Rockets could do to make the franchise more valuable than selecting the 7-foot-5 star of China? No. I think they'll use the pick and select Ming.
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Originally posted by Oelepere

Conclusion:

1. Ming’s pick will be sold unless we can’t get anything decent in return. The better equation may be to go after “Just Call Me Jay” and trade his rights in a complicated but rewarding deal involving two spots (the three and the five) and another pick.
2. They will loosen their minds on untouchables … but Steve/Cuttino/Griff are untouchable still. That is the nucleus.
3. They will not trade Cato to acquire another similar center. I think he will wear the red/black/blue next season. (Unless they have to include him to get an Odom/Kandi or similar deal done.) At 6+ Million he may be a bargain, even off the bench. Don’t sell his worth yet. (My Gawd am I really saying that????)
4. Marcus,Gooden,Jeff,etc… get some “look-sees”. Zthey are liked. Yeah,Yeah we have all these other fours. So what?
5. Plan on a blockbuster deal. No question about it.
6. Every year I say the free agent signings should run concurrent or open the same days of the draft. It sure would make it easier this year. It’ going to be tricky to get what we want done.

Big Spec:

1. The first spot is sold to the highest bidder.
2. We unload a heavy contract.
3. We draft one monster (semi starter) and trade for another two starters.
4. A banner draft … edge of your seat … “someone get me another drink” … Holy **** … speed breathing until the bell rings … kinda draft.

Back to work.

Miss you guys.
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Originally posted by TroyBaros
You guys who want Ming KISS Steve Goodbye
Steve has told the Rockets if Ming is drafted as the #1 pick and stays with Houston he is out.
I do not care If you guys believe me but my sources are private and true.
Steve was doing an interview with Jim Rhome today via satellite for the Last word at his Storefront We R One you will see it sometime shortly.

Now for those who wanna know who Steve wants here it goes:
Jay Williams

New York wants Steve Bad so we draft Ming I promise you Steve will jet.
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Originally posted by Doc Rocket

Ming!!

How's that??
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Wait, he's coMING!
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Originally posted by dtown333
i can't believe what i just heard from my friend in seattle...see, rashard lewis and i went to high school together at elsik and were on the varsity basketball team. he has since kept in touch with me and introduced me to some of his new friends in seattle. one of whom is his teammate randy livingston. of course we all know of randy's ties with the rockets organization, and randy just called me and told me a little bit of interesting info. he says that he called carroll to congratulate him on his recent lotto luck and mr dawson said that it has turned out to be the exact opposite of luck. he then went on to ask randy whether or not he might be interested in a guard position this coming year. randy inquired further but carroll just backed off. so what my take on this is that troy might have a good idea of what is actually going on in the warrooms, i don't know where from, but somewhere obviously credible. i'll get back with y'all later. Deuce
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Okay let me see if I understand it… We are drafting Ming… wait no then Francis is gone.. so will just trade for Odom and Kandi or maybe Jamison or Rashard or Maybe will get KG yeah that's the ticket... I am so confused

I got to quit coming to this site.

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