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They did it -- Rockets land Griffin for 3 picks

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jun 27, 2001.

  1. Codman

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    Admins...sorry about the double post. I guess the BBS was busy tonight and I pressed the submit button too much. Sorry again. I know I'm a newbie..so mistakes can be annoying.

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  2. heypartner

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    exactly thacabbage

    when they took Jefferson...I was sooo mad....I settled down to have another bourbon and wait....

    I had noooooooo Idea.

    incredible....truly incredible!!

    But now we have to put up with Fran Blinebury talking about Eddie's Mad Max attitude and everything...this is Stevie's team...is Eddie going to punch him or Cat...

    blah...blah..blah..gain more readership...

    baH.

    Best draft EVER in the last 16 years.
     
  3. ROXTXIA

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    Yeah, I don't know if Webber is necessary now. Maybe better to let him go to Detroit (wishful thinking!)

    Not that I'd complain if we got Webber, but this line-up seems quite good:

    1. STEVE
    2. CAT
    3. EDDIE
    4. MO
    5. MARC JACKSON? (said he'd like it here)

    1b. Mooch 2b. Steve, T-Mo 3b. T-Mo 4b. KT 5b. Cato

    We do need another trade, perhaps to Chicago or Detroit (teams with cap space), but we will kick some major boo-tay.

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  4. haven

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    He he... I was feeling especially malicious, and visted ESPN.com's NJ Nets message board.

    They're pretty pathetic over there! You have all these wonderful thread titles like "Guys it's not THAT bad." Haha... I refrained from taunting, since they seemed to recognize their plight already [​IMG].

    Bring on RoyDElton now, biatcH!

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  5. Eddie Griffin

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    What a draft! Griffin... I can't believe it! I love my name! [​IMG]
     
  6. JAG

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    I just went into the NJ ESPN message board too, and I've gotta say that if the Rockets fans who posted the NA-NA-NAH! type messages in there are Clutch members, you guys (if you're reading this) showed no class. Teams don't prosper long term by screwing other teams, and real fans enjoy their own teams succes, not kicking other fans when they're down. I rrealize that most of you are above this sort of crap, I'm just writing to those few, if any, who left those punk messages in there. Of course, none of this applies to badgering Bulls fans, as they've got it coming.Relax, son, it's a joke.

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  7. ROCKETBOOSTER

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    Oh whats the big deal? All Rudy did was acquire a 19yr old freshman kid who lead the collegiate nation in rebounds and blocks...big deal! [​IMG]



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  8. Puedlfor

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    Alas for my moniker. But its worth it.

    I know no one here ever underestimates the heart of a champion, but I would ask you to never underestimate the mind of one as well.

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  9. Shotcaller

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    [​IMG]

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  10. ROCKETBOOSTER

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    heres a good Griffin article:

    www.nj.com/setonhall/

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  11. RocketMan Tex

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    Damn fine move by CD and Rudy T. Griffin will plug some serious holes in the lineup, and if any coach has proven he can handle players that other teams pass on due to "bad attitude", it is Rudy T. This is a great move for the Rockets.

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  12. mc mark

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    Its a Beautiful day to be a Rocket fan!

    I woke up this morning with a hugh smile on my face. Made even bigger after learning that we also got Morris!

    Ah yes...

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  13. Dr of Dunk

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    So did Hugh wake up with a smile next to you? [​IMG]

    Anyway, here I am at work the next day and I still can't believe we got Eddie Griffin out of this draft without trading away any current players. This guy could've gone #1 in the draft.

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  14. mc mark

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    huge, HUGE!!!!

    man! I knew I shouldn't have slept through 2nd grade!



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  15. Space Ghost

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    I woke up this morning after having a couple too many drinks last night, wondering if I was dreaming. I had to shake my head a couple times to bring in the reality of Griffen and Morrison!

    Wow!!!

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  16. Live

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    I didn't have an opportunity to watch the draft nor did I have access to a computer, so I had to listen to 610 AM (Matt & Jeremy Show). Honestly, when Jefferson and Collins were announced for the Rockets, I was cool with them. I told myself that the Rocks got an athletic role-playing SF and a solid C (Collins reminds me of a poor man's Robert Parrish in that his consistency is his greatest asset), and had increased their overall talent level so it was all good.

    Somewhere around pick 20, Jeremy comes on the air and announces the trade, and I just started pumping my fist and laughing. And later, when the Rocks acquired Morris, I had to laugh and pump my fist again.

    So let me be the first, as someone who has at times criticized the Rocks' drafts both on this board and elsewhere, to give CD, Rudy & Co. and HUGE, COLOSSAL thumbs up on this draft.

    Personally, I think the Rocks just drafted their future frontcourt and F tandem.



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  17. ROXRAN

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    Agrred [​IMG]

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  19. floyd

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    Man, I'm in such a good mood this morning. I just don't have the desire to be mean. Knowing most UT fans, making you call yourself an aggie would be cruel. I might be nice. Hell, I'll even give you a chance to make up your own new moniker (subject to my approval, of course [​IMG]). How 'bout.

    UofTfloyd
    OrangecrushedinHeyP'sbet
    IwishIwenttoagoodschool [​IMG]
    BurntbyHeypOrange

    Oh hell, I can't think of any more. My brain just isn't being that creative this morning. Maybe it's because I was too excited to sleep last night. Oh well, I don't need my brain today...I'm at work. [​IMG]



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