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Mario Elie On SR610 talking Rockets future, playoffs & a whole lot more

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by HMMMHMM, May 10, 2011.

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  1. HMMMHMM

    HMMMHMM Contributing Member

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    28 minutes long interview.

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    http://houston.cbslocal.com/2011/05/10/mario-elie-on-rockets-future-playoff-predictions/

    Talks a little bit about being interviewed for the head coaching job (no real insight though), the future of the Rockets, mentions he's a free agent himself as his contract with the Kings runs out, touches on Casey, Frank & McHale, talks playoffs, Scott Brooks, old times, traveling, TV series & movies, music & a bunch of other stuff.

    Also note that Elie, like Sikma, might have been notified by now that he's not a finalist for the head coaching job.
     
    #1 HMMMHMM, May 10, 2011
  2. heypartner

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    Elie: "This [Rockets] is a place [where] guys want to play." regarding FAs. wow, sure hope he's right.
     
    #2 heypartner, May 10, 2011
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    Thanks for posting.

    I wonder if they are looking to add him to the staff..
     
    #3 LongTimeFan, May 10, 2011
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    you can see why Elie would be impressive in interviews
     
    #4 Commodore, May 10, 2011
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    A nonstatement.

    Guys want to play here because it's one of 30 places in the entire United States where they can make a whole lotta cash playing a game. So, sure, guys wanna play here.
     
    #5 jopatmc, May 10, 2011
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    I'd like for him to get a HC chance but the Rockets in their middle of the pack stage but still think they can be a playoff team next year isn't the right time to break in a rookie HC that isn't deemed one of the top assistants in the NBA.
     
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    Would be cool to see him as an assistant.
     
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    Would you also consider it a nonstatement if he said the opposite?
     
    #8 NotInMyHouse, May 10, 2011
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    Nonstatement is a nonword! Elie was obviously speaking relatively...

    I don't think he meant they'd rather play in Houston than in Kiev. Pretty clear he meant they'd rather play in Houston than other NBA markets.

    I'm nonsure he's right, but who knows.
     
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    We are probably nonsure about that....as assistant coach. But it sounded like he misses Houston...as in his adopted town.

    Sounds like he'd do it, but surely it would be a money thing, too. As long as the money is there, and he doesn't demand to be the top asst if the HC wants his own guy...why not.
     
    #10 heypartner, May 11, 2011
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    Man, he sounds like a guy that should be coaching the team

    its a shame he's not a finalist
     
    #11 rhino17, May 11, 2011
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