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Petition to retire #55 for Deke

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by gatechdude, Apr 22, 2009.

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  1. gatechdude

    gatechdude Member

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    As I sit here depressed about Deke, I remember him saying how he wanted to retire as a Rocket and see his number up in the rafters one day next to Hakeem and Clyde. Since Deke says his career is over, I created a petition to start the process going just in case there is anyone out there who doesn't think his jersey should be up there. If you agree, sign the petition!!

    http://www.gopetition.com/online/27161.html
     
    #1 gatechdude, Apr 22, 2009
  2. mansonjt

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    Sad news. I will miss D.
     
    #2 mansonjt, Apr 22, 2009
  3. letsdoit

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    agree,he deserves it ,hes a legend;)
     
    #3 letsdoit, Apr 22, 2009
  4. Baseballa

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    While I am not even sure that the logistics of this are even possible, it would definitely be one of those special moments that could define a playoff run.

    Can you imagine the emotion that would run through the team and the crowd to see an all-time legend (on AND off the court), someone who was on the active roster just a few days prior, get his number retired before a playoff game?

    I'm in.
     
    #4 Baseballa, Apr 22, 2009
  5. Gummi Clutch

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    I would hope the Rockets could influence him to become an Asst. Coach if he does decide to retire. And ultimately we can help him get a ring as a Coach.
    I cant imagine this team with out Deke.

    Hell, start a petition to hang the '#2 Shot Blocker Sign' right under the Hakeem #1 sign.

    Btw, where is that sign in the TC?!?!?
     
    #5 Gummi Clutch, Apr 22, 2009
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  6. horonggo

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    D isn't only a legend, He is a saga!
     
    #6 horonggo, Apr 22, 2009
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    Signed. Keep the finger wag alive for generations to come!!
     
    #7 theogcasey, Apr 22, 2009
  8. Landlord Landry

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    I love Deke to death......but we already have one jersey up their that doesn't deserve to be.

    Retiring a jersey is so overplayed in sports today. 50 years from now there aren't gonna be any numbers left.

    Deke is a HOFer. First ballot. No doubt. I really hope he gets a ring this year.
    But he's not an all time Rocket. There's only 4 guys that deserve that honor.
     
    #8 Landlord Landry, Apr 22, 2009
  9. rhino17

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    Whose jersey shouldn't be up there?
     
    #9 rhino17, Apr 22, 2009
  10. AntiSonic

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    Mutombo is a great man. His number should be retired league wide.

    He should also be given an honorary 1994 NBA Championship ring for his part in taking out Seattle for us.
     
    #10 AntiSonic, Apr 22, 2009
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    what i want to see next game is whenever Houston gets a block, the whole crowd honors Deke with his famous finger wag.
     
    #11 rn_xw, Apr 22, 2009
  12. Cav000

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    #55 should be up in Toyota Center. So many times he gave us joy,surprise,courage.........He is a hero in Houston..He deserve it ..
    Plz do it :)
     
    #12 Cav000, Apr 22, 2009
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    Signed
     
    #13 JSUB11, Apr 22, 2009
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    :( LOL, I could't imangine Deke leave us in this way. A legend.......
     
    #14 shulaoh, Apr 22, 2009
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    Signed. The finger wag will never die!
     
    #15 dmc89, Apr 22, 2009
  16. No No Mutombo

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    Can we retire his finger too?
     
    #16 No No Mutombo, Apr 22, 2009
  17. ubigred

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    who shouldnt be there?
     
    #17 ubigred, Apr 22, 2009
  18. Landlord Landry

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    clyde.
     
    #18 Landlord Landry, Apr 22, 2009
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    the NBA should retire deke's #. the charity efforts that deke has done during his tenure in the NBA has been beyond words. the way he has carried himself as a professional on and off the court.

    if not, i wish stern would give him a lifetime achievement award or something like that for his philanthropy.
     
    #19 t_mac1, Apr 22, 2009
  20. Bandwagoner

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    Clyde has his up there? Are you sure?
     
    #20 Bandwagoner, Apr 22, 2009
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