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Let's Hope "THE PATRICK EWING EFFECT" Is In Full Effect

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by 3814, Mar 12, 2006.

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  1. 3814

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    http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=1193711&type=package

    this effect (check the link for what it is) only takes place when:

    1. A star athlete receives an inordinate amount of media attention and fan interest, and yet his teams never win anything substantial with him (other than maybe some early-round playoff series).

    2. That same athlete leaves his team (either by injury, trade, graduation, free agency or retirement) -- and both the media and fans immediately write off the team for the following season.     (or in my opinion the remainder of the season)

    lets hope it happens...GO ROCKETS GO!
     
    #1 3814, Mar 12, 2006
  2. texanskan

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    Well I want all my guy out there but I do not belive the season is over yet.
     
    #2 texanskan, Mar 12, 2006
  3. Miguel

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    1. It's the Ewing Theory
    2. I thought you guys all hated Bill Simmons for hating on Houston? :p
    3. Ewing Theory still didn't get the Knicks a ring.
     
    #3 Miguel, Mar 12, 2006
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    It's funny cause Simmons verbally felates Dream whenever the oppurtunity arises.
     
    #4 Parlett316, Mar 12, 2006
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    Say what you want about Patrick Ewing but his teams did usually go deep into the playoffs, including several conference finals appearances and two NBA Finals appearances, which means his teams had consistent shots at winning a championship. I'd take that!
     
    #5 RocksMillenium, Mar 12, 2006
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    I don't know about that. With Ewing, the Knicks were always in the playoffs, and if John Starks doesn't go like 2-19, maybe Pat has the same number of rings as Hakeem. Without him, they made the finals once, but where are they now?
     
    #6 WinkFan, Mar 12, 2006
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    Patrick Ewing Theory on TMac? Interesting
     
    #7 JWhaley, Mar 12, 2006
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    I don't know where they are now... I think last year most of them were on our bench...
     
    #8 BrockStapper, Mar 12, 2006
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