so, you mean someone who sucks but makes the same $ as kt + tb or maddox? i'm not sure WE want that deal. the only possibility for trading kt, imo, is trading him for a guy who is a proven producer, but is not going to be resigning with his current team (for whatever reasons). for example, if malik rose in san antonio said he would not return to sa (which has NOT happened, but he is a good example nonetheless.)
I didn't say sucks, someone whose contract is coming up and who we may or may not keep due to factors like our younger players developing. Like we did with Willis.
I don't know that MoT has been destroying everyone including KT and Eddie by all accounts. Don't preach just produce the article or report. Yes I have seen posts on this board by people claiming that MoT was tearing it up. What does tearing it up mean though? One game, one week? I have heard nothing lately about how they are doing. As I recall last year MoT was dominating Kenny last year as well. I believe that Jeff is the only reputable person to come out and say that he had a source that claimed MoT was tearing it up at Westside. All of the posts I have seen have been from people that have not seen one single second of play at Westside this summer and very few have had inside sources. BTW, you have been around a long time so you are sure to know my stance regarding MoT vs. Kenny should one have to go. But I am not going to concede that Mo has been tearing up Kenny and EG all summer until I see someone step up with some eye witness reports.
Do you all think that we could parlay KT into a late first rounder next year? They could use him in Orlando, Boston, or Milwaukee and we would atleast have that pick in the draft (maybe a senior that could help or a player like Darius Rice)
I do not have a written article to quote outside of Jeff's word and the word of Lance Z on 610 sports radio. Also I believe an interview of Jim Boylan during the summer leagues said that MoT was working very hard on his weight and was working out very well. I do not remember hearing that MoT was tearing up KT last year but it seems to be the word this year from some folks who have viewed some of the workouts. Again , this was not meant to knock KT or try to show him as a bad player but it was more to show the determination that MoT apparently is showing currently.
Why?? KT's contract expires after this season if I'm not mistaken. Strike one. Plus, you don't know how Tito is going to play out. Strike two. Finally you don't mess with chemistry and established stability we have with KT on the roster just to aquire another questionable pick. Strike three.
KT is consistant, has heart, and a team player. Although he could be a starter on another team, and deserves the minutes, dammit I'm greedy and rather have him with Houston than be victimized all night by that quick first step. just my 4$ & 20 cents
Don't get me wrong, I DON'T want them to trade KT. I think that is a bad move, and infact, I don't want them to trade anybody now (barring something ridiculous in our favor). My only goal if I thought was in a position to have to move KT, would be to get a good draft pick since we don't have a number one next year. The player could be less than KT if necessary just to make salaries match up. It's my understanding draft picks are not counted against the salary of the player being traded? Guess I didn't strike out yet.
Who has seen MoT destroy KT and Eddie this summer? Who? I just find it hard to believe that MoT has dominated KT and Eddie all summer. I watched KT play all last year and he more than held his own against the upper tier power forwards in the league and outplayed many of the second teir power forwards so I find it hard to believe that KT did not have some very good days against MoT as well. If someone is going to say by all accounts then I take that to mean that it has been reported by more than just Jeff speaking from an anonymous source. I consider Jeff to be a very reliable person in regards to Rockets news but come on, his report hardly classifies as all accounts. Just to put my stance in perspective, I believe that if either MoT or KT have to go then we should keep MoT because of his consistent outside shot. Just don’t expect me to believe that MoT has been dominating both KT and Eddie all summer when the last report of that was over a month ago.
KT is one of the player in the ROCKS UNI that really play with style and heart. If the guy is only 6'10" He will be like Webber with better move on the hoops!
The guy is listed at 6'7" in the media guide. I thought I read where he lost a little weight which would put him around 230 lbs.. CD says he is going to be 3, which if he worked on that all summer would be a great fit for the Rockets. I'm anxious to see what comes of this. Obviously KT/Rocks saw the writing on the wall with Griifin drafted last year and MT coming back this year. KT probably would have done it last year if MT didn't go down last summer.
Mo is goign to get a lot of play time and the rocks are goign to hope to trade him late in the season. We will not be able to afford Eddie and Mo. I just hope Mo can keep it together for half a season, so we can unload him. Kenny stays as a backup to Eddie. He is the kind of player you want comming off the bench, if you are making a run in the playoffs.
Anyone that thinks that Mo is better than KT is a fool. KT has all of the intagibles. Mo got suspended for five games for getting high while he was injured. The guy has some nice touch on offense but you want your PF to be a banger and enforcer, not a finesse wuss. KT lacks a lot physically but he could be a key contributor off the bench supplying a spark with his intensity and work ethic. KT is a guy that will be there when you need him day in and day out. Mo is a guy that will be there when you have a bowl for him to smoke. Is there really even a debate?
Only way i could see MoT 'destroying' KT is because KT lost even more weight and MoT is still too big Rocket River
Bottom line is this guys: Kt and MoT both kick ass cuz there Rockets, who are the best team in the NBA. If there's anyone more confident that the Rockets will be winning championships soon, it's me. It's amazing how much depth we got, if we stay healthy we are goin past first round for sure PG-Francis, (MVP caliber player), Norris(great backup) SG-Mobley (All-Star caliber), Torres (won't perform anywhere close to way he did last year IF were healthy, Brown-what can he do? SF-Rice (if uninjured-watch out), Nachbar( cant wait for a couple years from now) KT-possibly at 3(great role player), Morris(bah, he better do something this season, and he won't cuz all our depth) PF-MoT(will impress after injury), Griffin(no sophmore slump with this guy) C-Ming- he's gonna create so many opps to score with his shooting being a worrisome factor for Defenses Cato-could do decent off bench (where he belongs), Collier-pretty much worthless We're gonna win a lot, and we're gonna go far....Lakers got what, 2 all-stars, a guy who can hit occasional 3's in Whoree, and a bunch of role players and the MOST OVERATED COACH EVER-they suck
I just don't understand this whole discussion: if there is just one injury to either Eddie, Maurice, Glen or Nachbar, Kt has it's full share of work on the floor. Knowing that three out of those five have already injury problems (Boki, Mo and Rice), it is not a stretch to say we really need KT, talent and commitment comparisons aside. THe only tradeable, cuttable players on the roster right now are: Collier, Morris, Tierre or Maddox. Taking to account that Langhi and Williams are both assumed out of the team. It is not advisable to trade Maurice for another reason: he can and has played center in the past season especially against east teams. We have currently only two talented players (translate: who have good BB fundemantals) big/tall enough to play center: Ming and Taylor. it is just insane to trade Maurice with this in perspective, even more when Ming has not been signed yet.
I guess I need to change my Moniker from Severe Rockets Fan to "FOOL". Anybody that gets high is obviously inferior to anyone that doesn't.
