I agree with most of what you said. But, I think this team REALLY needs V-Span to contribute and needs his PASSION on the floor. The Rockets are a mentally weak team, they don't have an inspirational -fist pumping- vocal player. They are a team of nice guys, and we need a killer to get them going when things are not going well. V-Span could be the Sura of this team. But, JVG does not trust him. I believe JVG wants to win, but I think his ego gets in his own way at times, and he puts players in the dog house. I honestly believe if JVG loosened up a smidgen it would help this team out a ton.... DD
Why is this article sprinkled with typos, bad grammar, terrible flow and 2nd grade sentence structure? Are we sure the topic starter didn't write this up at 2 AM as a practical joke? Anyways, he won't be leaving the Rockets. And he won't be getting any playing time while the Rockets are a good team. He's just not good enough, at least that's what I'm led to believe by his small samples of playing time. Enough with VSpan, though. Let's discuss Malick Badiane! This Senegalian will be the Rockets' future at PF!
Because it's a translation... The original in greek had a flow that can't really be implemented in English. I tried to stay true to the original and therefore sometimes it sounds a bit weird. Although my english is very good, it still isn't my native language so sometimes I'll mess up. As far as the typos are concerned, I did it VERY hurriedly since I was at work and didn't doublecheck it. If it really means that much to you I'll send you a better translation.
I totally agree. I only saw V-Span get playing time once this year and that was in the Rox vs. T-Wolves game in Dec. where he played about 7 min. while he had a turnover and one really ugly looking air ball he came out in an otherwise dead stretch and played with some fire including a few great drives down the lane. That said I get the feeling his relations are too poisoned with the coach and the rotation too set for him to ever see playing time for the rest of this season. At this point for V-Span it probably would be the best thing for him to go to another team that plays more of an up tempo game. Considering how Boki languished for awhile on the Rox bench is flourishing once he's on a team that plays a more open offense and is giving him a lot of time I can see V-Span doing well in the same situation. I like V-Span and I think we can use him but at the moment the best for both him and the Rox is shipping him off.
Why give up on a guy after only 1 year of adjusting to the USA and the NBA game? I don't understand why people are already giving up on him...if it gets to year 3 and he is not contributing, then by all means trade him..... But, even though he is not really an important part of this year's team, does not mean that next year or the year after he can become one. Heck, with Rafer at the PG spot, V-Span could supplant him next year if given a real opportunity. DD
Perhaps it's a calculated, "Hey, Rox, play'm or trade'm" stratagem to force a commitment or cut bait. Perhaps, too, Lil Luke is summer trade bait and getting him some court time reenergizes the Denver or other deal(s)? Perhaps. perhaps. perhaps...
He doesn't like his current employer and he wants to leave. What is the big deal? It is not like he is a valuable backup and currently contributing to the team's success, and all the sudden he pulls a "give me more time or I will leave next season" trick. This guy isn't given any chance to play, he most likely won't make the playoffs roster. He thinks he is mistreated by his current employer, he hates to be in this situation and wants to leave ASAP. And, there is no damage to the Rox whatsoever. So again, what is the big deal?
Obviously Vspan is disappointed. I would be too if I were in his shoes. I hope he sticks around though! I like his passion and energy
Look, guys like T-Mac and Agent Zero were basically told point blank that they didn't have what it takes to make this league, and were treated as such. Look where they are now, with a little bit of patience, focus, perseverance and hard work they are superstars that the entire basketball world know and respect. I am not saying VSpan has that kind of potential, but he definitely has the tools to be at a minimum a very good NBA player for years to come. However, I am starting to get worried that he's the quitting type, and if he is that type of guy and he can't function well outside of his comfort zone, then he's simply wasting his time and -- more importantly -- our time as a team and as fans who believe that he will amount to something one of these days. It's only his rookie season, plenty of players who're bona fide superstars in the league today had it even worse. VSpan needs to focus on the task at hand and utilize this year's experience as motivation for him, something to lit up that fire in his belly that tells him he's going to prove everyone wrong. At this point, whatever happens next will tell me a lot about VSpan's character as a person, and it will tell me everything I need to know as far as if he's worth the trouble and thus worth keeping or if we should just help him pack his bags and his unearned ego back home. I wish Yao would take him to the side and tell him how hard he has worked to get where he is today. All VSpan needs is a healthy portion of humble pie and some good people around him that want what's best for him as a player and a person, not what's best for their pocketbooks. If he quits now, then he will forever be remembered as a failure, a guy who couldn't make it in the best league in the world, on the big stage. This story hasn't been written yet, but it could be over if he VSpan wants it to be.
This I agree with parts of and disagree with others. It would not hurt...THIS year if he left, but there is a reason he was signed to a 3 year GUARANTEED contract because the team believes he will develop as a player by year three. So, he is a bargain contract, let him play it out and see what happens. I do agree with V-Span being frustrated, he was probably promised a chance to play and has not gotten a real fair shake yet...at least in his mind. I think circumstances conspired against him this year..... 1. JVG did not really want him - he wanted Mike James 2. JVG is in the last year of his contract and wants another one. 3. V-Span needs time on the court to adjust to his teamates, and is not going to get a lot of that with this team. If V-span is smart, he will participate in the summer leagues and come back ready to contribute next year, he would probably be the backup PG with a chance to be the starter by year's end....he plays a position that is the WEAKEST link on the Rockets....he has a chance....he just needs to take advantage of it. DD
I have a feeling that some writer from the Houston Chronicle will take credit for breaking the news.Don't worry Alex.we ,the people,know the truth Thanks. Maybe Fiba is a different game,but guess what,Alot of best point guards are foreigners!!I'm sure V-span could player better defence on the pick and roll!!!
Possibly... He was in one of the best defending teams in Europe where the pick & roll is even more widespread. I know for sure he can play the pick & roll offensively amazingly well.. (it wasn't just his surprisingly good shooting in the WBC that killed the US team...if you look at the game you will see that Greece ran pretty much the same pick & roll play all game and couldnt be stopped)
No one really knew how good both those guys were until they were given a chance to develop by Popovich. Both guys had their fair share of deficiencies, and if I remember correctly, Ginobli was just as much as a turnover machine as Vspan because he took a lot risks with his passing. Look where those two are now? Developing players take patience, and they reap great dividends if they work out. Rudy had plenty of that, it was just too bad that he couldn't bring enoough discipline to his teams. I know I would get lashed for making these comparisons, but the great Wade was also not all that spectacular until he stepped up in the playoffs and became a household name. If Wade was not given the chance, then he wouldn't of had the chance to step up. It was not like he suddenly became the player he was over night. He was given chances to prove himself, and he finally did when it mattered. Vspan was never really given a chance. If you call giving him 5-7 minutes in garbage time as a chance, then yanking him for the next 20-30 games because of one horrible game, I am speechless.
Yeah because Rafer is still the lowest shooting player in the entire NBA. You act as if Rafer isnt shooting .360 or something ATROCIOUS like that. WTF good is Rafer if he cant hit open shots? Scratch that....if he cant be the LAST PLACE shooter in the entire NBA feeding off of TMac and Yao. Id take VSpan and 4 TO's a game hitting .440 all day long to Rafer hitting .360 and 2 TO's. This is what is absolutely trivial about JVG. WTF is Rafer doing to warrant 40 mins? Seriously, and what is JLIII doing to get anytime what so ever.
