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Under what circumstances would you retire Shane Battier's Number?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by trugoy, Dec 18, 2009.

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What more does Battier need to do for his jersey to be retired?

  1. Has already done enough

    10 vote(s)
    7.2%

  2. Needs to play at least 4 more seasons in Houston

    10 vote(s)
    7.2%

  3. Needs to win a championship in Houston

    49 vote(s)
    35.5%

  4. Is not good enough to ever have his jersey retired

    69 vote(s)
    50.0%
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  1. trugoy

    trugoy Member

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    Shane is pretty much at the peak of his career right now, he is not going to become an offensive asset, and his defense will probably improve slightly in the next 2 years based on veteran smarts.

    He probably has one more contract at the MLE before he retires in 5-6 years time.

    He'll never make the HOF but he is a great leader on the court and in the lockerroom.

    What more would he have to do for you to support retiring his number here in Houston?
     
    #1 trugoy, Dec 18, 2009
  2. crash5179

    crash5179 Member

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    If this is the peak of his career then there is no chance I would retire his number.
     
    #2 crash5179, Dec 18, 2009
  3. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    He's got to help bring us a banner. No Championship, No Retired Jersey.
     
    #3 REEKO_HTOWN, Dec 18, 2009
  4. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    Hold Kobe Bryant, Brandon Roy, and Lebron James to less than 5 ppg in this season's playoffs.
     
    #4 Joe Joe, Dec 18, 2009
  5. pmac

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    #5 pmac, Dec 18, 2009
  6. SamFisher

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    None. This isn't the Celtics.
     
    #6 SamFisher, Dec 18, 2009
  7. morpheus133

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    If Battier can average 25+ ppg while holding his man to 10 below their scoring average on a consistent basis for the next 4-6 years while leading us to two or more championships I will consider it.
     
    #7 morpheus133, Dec 18, 2009
  8. juicystream

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    He would probably have to spend the rest of his career here and win multiple championships. I don't see him ever having his jersey retired here.
     
    #8 juicystream, Dec 18, 2009
  9. PigMiller

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    Maybe Duke could justify retiring his number if they haven't already...but an NBA team, lol.
     
    #9 PigMiller, Dec 18, 2009
  10. DieHard Rocket

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    If we could reverse time by about 3 years, give Battier the ability to score like the '04 Mcgrady, then he might have a shot. But as it stands now, none. Kind of a silly thought when you consider the entire scope of the history of the franchise and only 4 guys are up in the rafters now.

    Guys like Mario Elie and Robert Horry would go up there before him- and that's if we just went overboard on retiring numbers.
     
    #10 DieHard Rocket, Dec 18, 2009
  11. Serg300

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    Has to get DPOY :p
     
    #11 Serg300, Dec 18, 2009
  12. rockets934life

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    We didn't retire OT's, Cassell's, Elie's or even Horry's digits and those guys helped us to titles...Battier is a fine player but the dude has gotten out of the 1st rd ONCE! No Chance sorry
     
    #12 rockets934life, Dec 18, 2009
  13. Kwame

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    You have got to be kidding me. This is absolutely ridiculous and pathetic. Wow!

    Here's a list of role players that will never get their jersey numbers retired and they contributed a lot more to the Rockets and helped this team win championships:

    Vernon Maxwell
    Mario Elie
    Sam Cassell
    Robert Horry
    Otis Thorpe
    Kenny Smith
    Carl Herrera

    This thread is an insult to all of these guys.

    I will never understand the delusions, fantasies, and hero worship associated with this overhyped and overrated player. I blame it on the information and technology boom. Just goes to show that with the internet at your disposal and the right amount of hype and propaganda, you can get people to believe anything.
     
    #13 Kwame, Dec 18, 2009
  14. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    He would have to finish his career here or be the defensive stopper for 3 Rocket Championship teams, or make DOP, or get named 1st team defense 5-6 times. Or, he could stick around with the staff somehow for awhile.
     
    #14 Ziggy, Dec 18, 2009
  15. Alvin Choo

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    Just cant see it happening even if Rox wins 5 championship in a row.
     
    #15 Alvin Choo, Dec 18, 2009
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    Throw down a vicious 2-handed dunk in a game....
     
    #16 PKrish02, Dec 18, 2009
  17. Al Calavicci

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    Hell, I'd retire Brian Cook's number if we won a championship
     
    #17 Al Calavicci, Dec 18, 2009
  18. Avicenna76

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    DPOY, shut down Kobe in Western Conference final, shut down Lebron in NBA final, hit a corner three in double OT game 7 vs Cavs in Cleveland (with Yao fouled out) for the Rockets to win the championship 121-120.
     
    #18 Avicenna76, Dec 18, 2009
  19. RedRedemption

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    If Shane Battier can lead us to at least the Western Conference finals. Bam. Retire his jersey.
     
    #19 RedRedemption, Dec 18, 2009
  20. topfive

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    Hmmm... This feels like a trick question.
     
    #20 topfive, Dec 18, 2009
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