= I'm still worried how we can guard PF's like Duncan, Brand, KG... Yao always gives Amare fits. Battier can cover them on the perimeter, which is were Stro and JHo were getting KILLED last year. We need to spend our limited funds on perimeter players that can shoot and penetrate. If Yao plays like he did before he broke his foot, we are gonna be good even with a 80% TMAC as long as we have 3 point shooters. and we still can't run with Phoenix, but we can't be worse than last year.. so here's hoping for the best[/QUOTE] Who can? With Yao, it'd be stupid to try to run with Pheonix. They lose when you slow it down to a half court game.
In case none of you had a chance to read today's houston chronicle "To have people writing me off like my career is pretty much over, that motivates me... I can't wait to get back in that uniform and get back on the court, because it's going to be a hell of a season" -McGrady "He said the addition of Shane Battier will be a 'smart move' ... plans to add his voice to the recruiting efforts to bring back Mike James" - On McGrady My favorite was "When he's (McGrady) on the courts, he's king,and this is his kingdom"
Forgot to add the part where he says he is back to normal, if not better. He says he is ahead of schedule. After his first day back on the court, his back didn't hurt him at all.
Well, as someone whose back has been iffy for years, my advice is, "Please don't overdo it again, Tracy. We need you for the long run."
i hope we are getting more than just battier....if we can get warrick, i wouldn't be as pissed....stay tuned
there has never been any talk of us getting anyone but Battier, at this point i've come to terms with the deal as announced on every website and tv network not based in houston. That being said, and with the imminent signing of Mike James, we will have a versatile starting 6. I call it the starting 6 cause it seems Juwon Howard and Mike James can switch off depending on matchups. Yao Howard Battier Tmac James/Alston We could go small Yao Battier Tmac James Alston I feel our roster is missing a big banger type that can backup the 5 and the 4. We are also missing a 2 guard with size that can play defense.(qyntel woods)
All I've got to say is Toronto better be throwing some serious coinage at Mo Pete if they want to keep him because the MLE is going to look real good to somebody next year when they see what we do this year.
