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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. SirCharlesFan

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    if hell freezes over
     
    #21 SirCharlesFan, Dec 18, 2009
  2. bullardfan

    bullardfan なんでやねん

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    We never retired Maxwell's, Cassell's, Elie's, Horry's, Bullard, Chilcutt, K. Smith, OT's, Scotty Brooks, Herrera's, etc. I loved those teams as much as anyone else on here but they didn't get their jerseys retired.
    The only way I can see it happening now is if we win a championship with him doing what he does best. he doesnt have to score 24 ppg. We just have to win. I think so far he deserves it more than tmac altho tmac is by far the more talented one. however, he is teetering on being pippen part 2. (who never asked to be traded either).
    Battier is what being a rocket is all about.
     
    #22 bullardfan, Dec 18, 2009
  3. okierock

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    Needs to be finals MVP
     
    #23 okierock, Dec 18, 2009
  4. bullardfan

    bullardfan なんでやねん

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    Maybe if he wins a few championships as head coach of the Rockets??
     
    #24 bullardfan, Dec 18, 2009
  5. Williamson

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    If Battier retires a Rocket and we win a championship with him as our captain or co-captain - then yes. I'd do it.

    On a side note - I wish Mutumbo would have played his whole career with us. He's definitely the kind of guy you could be proud to see his number hanging from the rafters. Unfortunately, a few years in the twilight of his career isn't really enough reason to retire his jersey.
     
    #25 Williamson, Dec 18, 2009
  6. Yonizzel

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    How will battier meet lebron in the playoffs?
     
    #26 Yonizzel, Dec 18, 2009
  7. CGuess

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    We'll retire his number around the same time the SPURS retire Bruce Bowen's number,

    So...

    when do you think that will be?
     
    #27 CGuess, Dec 18, 2009
  8. steddinotayto

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    Somewhere Robert Horry is rolling over in his grave right now.
     
    #28 steddinotayto, Dec 18, 2009
  9. rocketsjudoka

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    Wow a Shane only Fan..

    I like Battier a lot and what he brings to this team but I don't think he will ever get his number retired by any team. That's just not the type of player he is.
     
    #29 rocketsjudoka, Dec 18, 2009
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    If he becomes President Elect
     
    #30 fumduck, Dec 18, 2009
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    Maybe if he saves one of L. Alexander's kids in a fire.
     
    #31 pbthunder, Dec 18, 2009
  12. trugoy

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    There has been some precedents, for example, the spurs retired avery johnson, mostly because of his leadership qualities on and off the court.
     
    #32 trugoy, Dec 18, 2009
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    Hakeem Olajuwon
    Moses Malone
    Shane Battier
    Clyde Drexler
    Calvin Murphy
    Rudy Tomjanovich
     
    #33 Shroopy2, Dec 18, 2009
  14. Joe Joe

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    Cleveland would have to make it to the Finals. I'm pretty sure the Rockets would make it to the finals if Battier is playing well enough to get his jersey retired.
     
    #34 Joe Joe, Dec 18, 2009
  15. BucMan55

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    Lets see, in order to not be laughed out of the building, I would think you would need to see from Battier at least one chip. What he would then have over the Maxwells, Elies, Cassells, and Horrys would be tenure with the team. He came in during the 06-07 season so if he gave them 8 good years, and a chip, along with his stellar defense I could see it being justified. Its not just about points or stats. I think players like Cassell, Horry, Smith, et al would have a better shot with more service to the team.


    Since when is retiring a jersey number equated to points scored?
     
    #35 BucMan55, Dec 18, 2009
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    I dont see how his jersey isnt retired if he finishes his 10+ year career in Houston.
     
    #36 BucMan55, Dec 18, 2009
  17. Francis 4 ever

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    Maybe if he becomes a winning head coach in a few years, we could toss his number up for respect
     
    #37 Francis 4 ever, Dec 18, 2009
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    When he stops disappearing in the playoffs on the road. The @ in the playoffs is enough to make him shudder.
     
    #38 leebigez, Dec 18, 2009
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    Only acceptable to be even in consideration is if he wins at least 3 Defensive Player Of the Year's and a championship here.
     
    #39 chosans, Dec 18, 2009
  20. IROC it

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    Get an actual DPOY (not just a top five) and a Championship or two... we'll see.


    I love Battier, but I just think a very special set of circumstances would have to happen.


    I mean, we're talking about the city that The Dream played in here!
     
    #40 IROC it, Dec 18, 2009
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