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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by crossover, Apr 7, 2002.

  1. Sane

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    Look at this:


    Cato - 7M

    Although he's been playing great, doing a great job, he's no 7M player. $2-3M is extra over here.


    Rice - 8M

    Highest paid player on our team right now, but only has one mediocre season left in him, and wouldn't even be the 3rd option. 4M gone right there, due to age and ineffectiveness.

    Taylor - 6.5M(?)

    For a PF that doesn't provide rebounding, we should've sent that extra cash to a SF that would rebound in his place rather than pay him with it. I'll be optimistic and say $1M gone right there.

    Moochie - 4M

    Luckily for him, we REALLY needed him this year. But if weever figure out Francis' problem, he' worth 3M at best. There goes another Million.



    Around 8.5M is gone on those players per year. For 8.5M, we can have Rashard or Odom. Instead of ponying up new dough, we can turn it into Francis' extension. There is tons of inefficiency in that respect, and I'm afraid we'll become the future Knicks. Big money just because WE think the player is something special. I'd rather replace Rice, Mo T, and our top 4 pick with a SF like Odom or Lewis (for the right price).
     
  2. vj23k

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    Well, he has two on the season, and I am pretty sure that he had more than that last season. I am pretty sure he had two in his rookie season. I would say he probably has seven or eight.


    Ehh, Just checked...Francis has five career triple-doubles.
     
    #22 vj23k, Apr 9, 2002
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