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The era of Yao and McGrady has begun

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by NewYorker, Apr 26, 2005.

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  1. NewYorker

    NewYorker Ghost of Clutch Fans

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    Nah, I think we should wait and let everyone have a chance to fire off a salvo. I need to have my ignore list complete so I don't have to deal with these kinds of people again, and can enjoy communicating with the rest of the people on here.

     
  2. NewYorker

    NewYorker Ghost of Clutch Fans

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    I don't really recall what I said to be honest. I don't think saying Houston is a fair-weather city in sports in response to the attendance problem they have is something that's off kilter. Both the Astros and the Rockets are really great and classy franchises that deserve to have a cities loyalty. You're really lucky to have teams like that, and it's sad that the Astros can't retain the amazing talent they produce because of the economics of baseball considering the size of the city.

    Now, if I said anything that was vile or cruel, that was not in the context of not supporting the teams I love....then I do apologize. I honestly can't recall nor have any desire to rehash things from two years ago....but I have no desire to insult the city you love so much, because in my own strange way, I have a connection to the city that I've learned I can't sever either.

    Anyway, that's all i will say ever. Frankly, i really could care less about this kind of junk, so can we get back to talking about the Rockets and not this petty stuff?

     
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    the bad thing about the ignore feature is that it doesn't make threads created by the ignoree disappear. Then when it gets 3 pages, you get curious.
     
  4. NewYorker

    NewYorker Ghost of Clutch Fans

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    Ain't curiosity a b****?

     
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    Severe Rockets Fan Takin it one stage at a time...

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    That's all you had to say. Cool. My bad for getting snappy.
     
  7. NewYorker

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    No problem

     
  8. fanwq

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    We all know how great T-Mac and Yao are.But don't you know how great yao will be?
    Let's see in future.
     
  9. NewYorker

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    I think Yao lacked the emotional passion and mental edge when he came into this league. Maybe it's not from playing in that kind of environment...but maybe it was good because he has a lot of character too.

    I think he's learning to play the game with reckless abandon...and that was my major gripe with him, because for me, I really expect that from a player....kinda my respect for the game sorta of thing.

    Anyway, he's starting to play with emotion, and that's big. Now we'll see if he can start playing with confidence, which should quickly follow if he keeps playing with emotion. If he develops that confidence, develops that ruthless intensity, the swaggar where he isn't bothered by a miss shot, and is just going to decide that no one is going to ever dunk on him again without suffering some pain....well, you're talking dynasty baby.

    P.s. can we close this thread?

     

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