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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Skyhoop, Oct 7, 2013.

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Great to hear Coach Kevin McHale thinks positively of the bonding that is happening during this trip.

Remember when Adelman was so sullen at having to play preseason games in China during the last year Yao attempted to come back? He complained about missed practices and the long plane rides.

Hope they are able to take in some cultural tours (Intramuros, Chinatown, Tagaytay etc). But it seems like it's pretty much practice and some nba activities, they seem to have a lot of free time.

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LOL, no mention of Beverley??
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she mentioned him later in reply to her friends

#262 RoxBeliever, Oct 9, 2013
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#263 Carl Herrera, Oct 9, 2013
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>All smiles from <a href="https://twitter.com/JLin7">@JLin7</a> after <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets">@HoustonRockets</a> practice in the Philippines <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBAGlobalGames&src=hash">#NBAGlobalGames</a> <a href="http://t.co/hYjpscwfCq">http://t.co/hYjpscwfCq</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/statuses/387792207128064000">October 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Jeremy looks so much more relaxed this year.

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Seems Morey is gonna have a break out year as well. :grin:

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/JLin7">@JLin7</a> in Manila via <a href="https://twitter.com/enahj0805">@enahj0805</a> <a href="http://t.co/z9toB43IM4">pic.twitter.com/z9toB43IM4</a></p>— Penny Lee (@penny10654) <a href="https://twitter.com/penny10654/statuses/387889109768732672">October 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Houston Rockets Oct. 8 Practice Session at the MOA Arena: <a href="http://t.co/FzUKL7W01p">http://t.co/FzUKL7W01p</a> 來自 <a href="https://twitter.com/YouTube">@youtube</a></p>— Penny Lee (@penny10654) <a href="https://twitter.com/penny10654/statuses/387881786916605952">October 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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#267 rj3000, Oct 9, 2013

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did Casspi miss all shots?

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Best Daryl Morey photo ever.

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TTNN said: ↑

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LOL, no mention of Beverley??
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He is the Reaper so can't really be seen.

#271 daywalker02, Oct 9, 2013
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Kelvin Sampson talking about the trip to the Far East

Here's a snippet from a Q&A Jason Friedman had with Kelvin Sampson some time ago. Sampson thought it would be beneficial for the Rockets to get away to the Philippines and Taiwan:

JCF: I know the vast majority of coaches have a passion for teaching and that often lies at the core of what they love about the job. But they also love to compete and to win, of course. With that in mind, how excited are you to have a legitimate opportunity to compete for a title this season, especially given that your first year with the Rockets started with a lockout and last year began amid a complete roster overhaul?

KS: Last year we had to hit the ground running and teach as we went along. We knew that was going to entail its fair share of ups and downs, especially when we started playing the really good teams. But this year, I think there’s two things I’m most excited about. One is that we have a good idea of who our top eight or nine guys are going to be. We don’t know who’s going to start yet but we know who our top guys are going to be. We’ll be able to have a solid seven days of training camp, then we play a game.

Then I think it’s going to be advantageous for us to get away with no distractions. We’ll get on a plane and fly to the Philippines and to Taiwan. I think we have four practices before we play a game once we get over to Manila. Being able to take our computers, edit things and watch some film with these guys and talk to them constantly and just be able to get a lot of work done – I don’t think it could be better. Staying here in Houston, obviously we like staying home as much as possible, but there’s also a lot of built-in distractions by staying here, too. We’ll have a lot of time to refine things while we’re in Asia.

And I also think it helps us playing against a really good team in the Pacers. That’s going to be one of the top two or three teams in the East. The way they defend, the way they play, I think that’s great preparation for us to play against a really good team like that. On paper right now, they’re probably ahead of us because they have everybody back. They have an established system, they’ve got their coaching staff and the same players from the last two or three years, and they’re to the point now where they know what it takes to compete for a championship. We’re to the point now where that’s our goal. But being able to be over there, play two games, and be able to have seven or eight days of practice with no distractions while going against a really good team, I think that helps prepare us for when we get back.
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RoxBeliever said: ↑

Great to hear Coach Kevin McHale thinks positively of the bonding that is happening during this trip.

Remember when Adelman was so sullen at having to play preseason games in China during the last year Yao attempted to come back? He complained about missed practices and the long plane rides.

Hope they are able to take in some cultural tours (Intramuros, Chinatown, Tagaytay etc). But it seems like it's pretty much practice and some nba activities, they seem to have a lot of free time.
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#273 Dunvegan, Oct 9, 2013

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Morey is trying to improve his form so he can log some minutes at the 4!

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Uh-oh, Chandler might get an earful from girlfriend Robin.

Rockets’ Chandler Parsons confirms date with KC Concepcion
By Virgil B. Lopez

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

HOUSTON Rockets swingman Chandler Parsons spent his Tuesday night dining with actress/television host KC Concepcion, five months after the two reportedly had an intriguing exchange of messages on microblogging site Twitter.

"We had dinner last night (Tuesday)," he said during a break of the team practice at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday.

Parsons, 24, said he and KC were introduced through a mutual friend, adding he wanted to work with the 28-year-old actress in the future. He did not elaborate.

"She is a great girl and we had a good time last night (Tuesday)," said Parsons.

Television personality Kris Aquino earlier teased KC about her Twitter exchange with Parsons in her hit daily morning program.

Parsons, who stands 6'10", is in the country for an NBA pre-season match pitting his team and the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. (Sunnex)
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Is Chandler Parsons selling his body because he wants a part in an international movie production? :grin:

#275 Skyhoop, Oct 9, 2013
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K-Low_4_Prez said: ↑

Morey is trying to improve his form so he can log some minutes at the 4!
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I guess that's a very creative GM solution to the team's needs. If you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself.

#276 Skyhoop, Oct 9, 2013
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Uh-oh, Chandler might get an earful from girlfriend Robin.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-...te-kc-concepcion-307698?ModPagespeed=noscript

Is Chandler Parsons selling his body because he wants a part in an international movie production? :grin:
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She's fine! Go get her Chandler! Don't worry about Jeremy getting jealous!

#277 K-Low_4_Prez, Oct 9, 2013
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Wow, never knew Chandler had some ties to an actress here in the Philippines. But hey, it seems everywhere he goes, he has ties to some fine ladies. :grin:

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Here's KC Concepcion, btw.

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CP is moving up quickly on the hot chick social ladder (and she has a great family background to boot)!

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Here's KC Concepcion, btw.

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