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Swift a Rocket!!!!

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by AggieRocketFan96, Jul 18, 2005.

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  1. tim562

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    Classic!!!!!!!!
     
    #321 tim562, Jul 19, 2005
  2. xomox

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    yeah i was reading the AP article then
     
    #322 xomox, Jul 19, 2005
  3. Hmm

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    Swift does not = Mo

    Swift attacks the basket

    Swift is a shot blocker

    Swift is fast

    Swift goes to the foul line

    Cato is the better comparison, just add a jumpshot and athletisism.

    Enough with the Mo stuff. :)
     
    #323 Hmm, Jul 19, 2005
  4. orbb

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    spot on analysis :D
     
    #324 orbb, Jul 19, 2005
  5. leebigez

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    Good move for the money. I really think NJ can win the east with SAR at the 4. If Jefferson,Carter,Kidd and SAR can stay healthy, they'll do damage. Kidd would prefer to pass and not score anyway while SAR gives them their 1st legit post scorer. Now NJ doesn't have to just play fast break hoops.
     
    #325 leebigez, Jul 19, 2005
  6. RocketFire

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    finally i made it to the end of this thread. I am excited about the signing becuase of how much we paid for Stro. This has to be a good sign for the league, because the way other teams spend there money, its just crazy. 70-90 million for a SG. Dammmmn
     
    #326 RocketFire, Jul 19, 2005
  7. dharocks

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    Okay... So when do we get to point and laugh at the pessimists who said that we would never get Swift for the MLE? :D
     
    #327 dharocks, Jul 19, 2005
  8. dkim81

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    very cool.
     
    #328 dkim81, Jul 19, 2005
  9. Jacquescas

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    they are all basing the Stoudamire for the LLE thread.
     
    #329 Jacquescas, Jul 19, 2005
  10. Williamson

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    You know, at one point this off season I suggested that the Rockets would be better off going for a shooting guard in this market because the depth of that position would inevitably land them a better buy.

    Oops. :D

    Sometimes it feels really good to be wrong.
     
    #330 Williamson, Jul 19, 2005
  11. gucci888

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    I wonder if some of my "Stro most likely won't take the MLE and we need a S&T for him" comments will make the Classic Moments? :( :D
     
    #331 gucci888, Jul 19, 2005
  12. aries323

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    Congradulations to ALL of us Rox fans, today is a GREAT F***ing day!
     
    #332 aries323, Jul 19, 2005
  13. munco

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    oh yeah! i think we can contend this year. if stro can rebound, play d, hustle we'll be looking good! also, posted the news on my blog (see sig).
     
    #333 munco, Jul 19, 2005
  14. Jared Novak

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    I was thinking along the same lines that a guard would be easier to obtain than a big man because of the glut of them as FA's. that being said I think picking up Stromile Swift was a solid move that will help bring some balance to the team athletically and defensively. I'm very sure that JVG is doing cartwheels thinking about having Stro play some D. Swift could very well turn into the type of player that Marcus Camby was for the Knicks at the height of his playing ability.

    I still think that the Rockets need a decent "2" guard, especially one that can slash to the basket occasionally, shoot the three and play some decent defense. I really like Antonio Daniels, but I doubt whether the Rockes are even on his radar now that there is a glut of guards on this team, and although he can play the 2, he seems more suited for the 1.

    I'm very sure that this is not the last move the Rockets will make, and to be very honest I expect them to make a big move with some of the contracts that are up ant the end of the upcoming season.
     
    #334 Jared Novak, Jul 19, 2005
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    Welcome on board.

    :)
     
    #335 Fegwu, Jul 19, 2005
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    Is it 99% certain an SnT won't eventuate at the 11th hour?
     
    #336 xiki, Jul 19, 2005
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    about time...no not only to signing stro but about time i got to the last post before i can contribute to sighs of relief. im anxious to see what he brings to the lineup next year...other than that im just glad the rox did something. about time...
    whats next?
     
    #337 rusHour, Jul 19, 2005
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    welcome to houston swift!!! welcome home!!! THIS IS SUCH GREAT NEWS! i might not be able to sleep tonight! :D
     
    #338 couch_pot8o, Jul 19, 2005
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    #339 Stack24, Jul 19, 2005
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    Well the Time for excuses are over!!. it's time now to Time deliver for the Rockets.!!!
     
    #340 blazer_ben, Jul 19, 2005
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