Rockets SI Covers (large load)

Sikma was a heck of a ballplayer and anything but a dork. He used to be one of my favorite players even though he played for Seattle.

 

And the other recognizable face is Dunleavy, Sr.

But who is the 4th Rocket in the Moses picture? Is it Mike Newlin?

 

Newlin wasnt on the team that year.

My guess is its either Rick Barry or Whopper Paultz.

 

Take a close look at the Yao Ming cover. It is very obvious from that picture that his upper body is disproportionately small for his lower half. As has been discussed several times his lower half is huge. If the Rockets can get his upper body to fill in like his lower body then he will be 320 to 340 pounds easily.

 

If you hold that cover next to last year's team photo you can extrapolate that Eddie has grown to at least 6'11".

 

The stomach looks a little lite to be the Whopper! The haircut sure looks like Barry's. I think you're right.

 

I found the following two covers interesting.

Look how high the 7'4'' Sampson could get up! Wow.

I think this is a good way to show that not having a vertical somewhat negates a height advantage if you cant jump.

Also, look at the release point of Ralph's shot. Could anyone block him?

No wonder Ralph was so dominant in college.

 

This was left off the first post. I believe this was a Special Issue though. I still have mine.