If the league does away with isolation offenses by allowing zone defense, how will this affect the Rockets? I know that isolation ball can be tedious at times, but when it works there is nothing better. Lets face it, the Rockets live and die of isolations, and I can't see them changing their game plans any time soon. If the league allows the zone, will the Rockets be doomed? This is worrying me. ------------------ "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning how to put food on their family while being put to death."
First off, how would they make it illegal? And if they do, I think the Rockets would be better off. That would force them to create a real offense. But, all kidding aside, the league will never do away with iso offenses because how else would they promote their players? ------------------ Kenny Thomas had a foul called on him in the Western Conference Finals.
It wouldn't worry me too much if the league allowed zone defenses, but I don't see it happening anytime soon. If they were to allow it I don't think teams would use it too often anyway. IMO, most teams would be able to tear up the zone D in the NBA. All it takes is one man to penetrate through the middle, then have two wings cut to the basket or two posts step out and you will get a layup, foul, or 15ftr. The zone D is for college and high school, not the NBA. Defenses will collapse in the zone with the quickness and talent of the players. ------------------ "Steve is good. Steve is real good." -- Cleveland's rookie point guard Andre Miller on Rocket rookie point Steve Francis
