[Orlando Sentinel] Alston Grateful to be with Contender

I think you know what I was saying man. I wish Rafer the best as long as it doesn't mean a Rocket loss.

 

Since the trade, Rafer has been shooting roughly the same percentage with Magics as AB as Rockets as a starter - about 40'5%. At the same time, Rafer has been shooting worse 3pts percentage compared to his Houston stats.

What does that tell you?

One possibility is that DH is not as good in creating wide open 3s for Rafer than YM - we all know Rafer isn't Ron, he is not likely to knock down a 3 unless wide open.

It also tells that Rafer is actually more efficient than AB except open 3s. He actually can get into the flow and shoot a decent percentage, just not 3s.

 

contending??? after all said and done they will be eliminated from the playoffs sooner or later and who knows where rafer will be next year when nelson comes back from injury.

 

don't associate yourself with us then...

 

Rafer saved the Magic season because they were going nowhere with AJ/Lue at PG, now they have a legit shot at beating Boston or Cleveland.

 

Rafer is the lesser among the three of Lue AJ and him, that's what we can entitle Rafer at best.

 

Why all the Rafer hate? He played his heart out for us and tried to do what was asked of him to the best of his ability. Obviously he fell short sometimes but he always played with passion and was loyal to this team. He never quit on us either. I just don't get the Rafer hate.

 

Some people always hate. They don't have gratitude for anything. Have you seen what some of the spurs "fans" have said about Ginobili? After he helped deliver 3 'ships to them?

If Ginobili will get the T-Mac treatment from some of their fans it doesn't shock me that a player who gave it his best while with the rox will get dissed hard.

Some people are haters and always remain haters, you just can't please them. Look around your workplace, see that guy that's all sour and mean to everyone? Those are the guys still harping onRafer months after the trade deadline.

 

Rafer was traded to a team that won more than 50 games this season what else is he suppose to say?

 

We are glad Rafer left and turned the Rockets into a contender too.



DD

 

We all know how sucked Mr. Mcgrady before, he made us played 4 vs 6.
Rafer was that kind of player who wanna win games, so he said sth. bad to Mcgrady.

Our team's owner love Mr. Mcgrady so much as we know, he didn't even want to trade him for Billups and Prince, so Rafer had to leave.

 

Rafer gave his all every game no matter what. As fans, we need to respect that. Be honest, I miss seeing him as a Rocket. I really hope he goes far with Orlando unless they face Houston in Finals.

 

It would be sort of funny if the Magic didn't pass the first round. Sort of.

 

they don't have a legit shot at beating cleveland nor boston, unless hedo and shard goes off, and howard dominates. rafer knows his job, and that's about all he does well, just setting up the offense. the trade still favors us, i think lowry will only get better like AB did and is continuing to .