Rockets also pursuing Dampier (UPDATE: Rockets make 2-year offer)

I lol'd. Excellent.

 

When his old punk ass going to decide?

 

I live in Dallas, and I've unfortunately watched many games of the Mavs, and I can say that Dampier will hurt this team more than help it. Sure he is tall, but he has ZERO athletic ability. I ve seen him time and time again miss point blank lay ups and shots. He also can't rebound well given he's tall. I think most of you here will be disappointed if they get this guy. To me he's a player going through the motions; he just goes out and performs so-so to get the paycheck.

 

Agree, he would also add years to Yao's career. The rockets would go from one of the smallest teams in the league last season to one of the biggest overnight. If the rockets can sign Dampier, they would have a legit shot at going very deep in the playoffs and I wouldn't be afraid of playing anybody. Two big shotblockers with size in Yao and Dampier would change the face of this team.

 

He's a crafty old veteran thats intentionally avoiding training camp. I probably would do the same.

 

You've probably watched Eric Dampier much more than me, but respectfully the stats say something different.

Since the 06-07 season Dampier is 1st in FG% amongst players who played at least 4000 minutes (amazingly he's shot 64% from the field overall). At the rim, Dampier has shot 70% during these games, and Yao has shot 64%.

Also since the 06-07 season, Dampier is 14th in reb% amongst players who played at least 4000 minutes. For comparison, Al Jefferson is 15th, Kevin Garnett is 19th, Bogut is 22nd, Shaq is 25th, and Yao is 28th.

 

thanks for some of those stats. must give rep. )

 

I'm not going to contest with your stats and in no way I am a mavs fan. but the idea of us signing damper and getting rid of hill who we obtained in the McGrady trade is ludicrous. in my opinion the guy is trash; he lacks Intensity. The repeated missed layups and put backs And rebound put backs will be very frustrating for any rockets fan to watch, myself Included. now if we signed him and limited him to a clean the glass, take some charges, and bock some
shots, then I'd be fine with that. but Irving are thinking he is some offensive juggernaut that is going to score on high efficiency and change how the offense is run then you are wrong.

 

A couple of games before the season. No camp and no preseason. Old b*stard...

 

I know what that guys is saying but I understand your point. I am a Houston transplant up here in north Texas as well and have seen way too many Mavericks games to make me sick. Its not that Dampier isnt efficient statistically its just that he is really.... really.... really... a terrible athlete and basketball player. You just have to watch him play live to see it. He just takes up space pretty much.

That being said, as a third string center, I guess hes is ok. As a contingency plan, I will take him. If Jordan Hill is having as good of a preseason as advertised, it might be a better option to give him the third string minutes to develop, but If Yao or Brad get injured, we need a big body, and he fits the profile.

 

Doesn't rebound well? Not true. Zero athletic ability, misses point blank layups? That will hurt this team? Because Mutombo's impact was huge... besides you live in Dallas you don't know whats going on.

 

I would probably feel the same way if Dampier were my starting center, but he won't be with the rockets and he can help add years to Yao's career plus protect the rim in certain situations.

 

why are you going off on me? I don't know what's goin on? I have league pass and been a rocket fan for plus 30 years. why don't you check yourself before you assume stuff? I watched all 82 games of the rockets last year and have attended 10 or so mavs games with my friends. my friends only watch mavs so I get to watch dampier jack it up over and over. I'll be pissed as well as everyone else if Houston signs him for 2/2. Houston is better off with their current roster. that's all I'm saying.

 

Then why was Dallas a better defensive team with Dampier on the court?

 

You know how Battier is a no-stats all star? I think Dampier is an all-stats no star. He posts up good numbers, but looking at him play he was barely visible on the floor.

Look, if Dampier was really that good, why aren't the Mavs beating down his door to get him back now that he's a FA? They were paying him double digits before, wouldn't they like to get him back at the vet min. as center insurance? Chandler isn't exactly the picture of health.

Finally, his attitude blows. Brad Miller is already familiar with the offense and he's at training camp. Dampier knows squat, and is avoiding camp? I'd rather give the PT to Hill.

 

Probably because he's their only center? Its like saying the team was better with Alston on the court, when he was literally the only roster worthy pg we had at the time.

 

Does Brendan Haywood ring a bell?

 

IMO, you try to acquire a big when you have uncertainty surrounding Yao as well as uncertainty surrounding the movement of your young players until the trade deadline. Why is 2/2 such a bad thing for Dampier when Yao is going to be out 24 minutes/game as well as all 48 minutes in 19 games, and that's IF he is 100% healthy all season, best case scenario. Hill can get minutes with Dampier on the bench as well as on the floor with him in games that Yao isn't even suiting up.

I think Miami didn't want Dampier because Big Z was unhappy, they would have to waive my boy Dex, and everyone outside of the Heat organization is severely underrating Joel Anthony's contribution, he is going to play well with that talented starting 5, he can move better than Big Z or Dampier. Dallas didn't like his attitude and said enough is enough, it wouldn't be the first time Dallas got rid of a player it ended up needing.

 

:grin: Is this beyotch playing for anyone yet or is he still acting like he is Lebron James? :grin:

 

The "decision". Starring Dampier. The fate of the league is decided on one backup center. Where will he sign?