1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Vernon Maxwell not invited

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by JW86, May 1, 2026.

  1. JW86

    JW86 Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2016
    Messages:
    9,594
    Likes Received:
    12,108
    Apparently he didn’t get an invite to attend the game like other former Rockets legends did - per Maxwell and AlltheSmoke

    WTF is the Rockets problem here?!
     
  2. Reeko

    Reeko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    57,371
    Likes Received:
    157,416
    y’all get mad at KD thinking he quit on this team as he is out injured, but Vernon literally did quit…took his ball and went home in the middle of the playoffs

    and it’s all love
     
    Jontro, Arnel, rpr52121 and 6 others like this.
  3. Dobbizzle

    Dobbizzle Member

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2021
    Messages:
    10,176
    Likes Received:
    14,343
    I mean, the guy literally walked out on the team. I love Max, but I do think he needs to have a little more self awareness of how he compares to other Rockets legends at times. He also spends a lot of his time being NSFW on all his content, that endears him to me as a fan, not so much businesses who worry about PR and stuff though.
     
    rpr52121, kjayp and Newlin like this.
  4. JW86

    JW86 Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2016
    Messages:
    9,594
    Likes Received:
    12,108
    DreamShook likes this.
  5. Orangecru$h

    Orangecru$h Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2021
    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    50
    although Mad Max abruptly leaving in 1995 was downright dumb and done due to losing job to Clyde, Mad Max was a key starter and performer in our 1994 championship that was our first championship in our city (NBA, MLB, NFL). That holds a special pass as it got the monkey off our back so to speak, that no other "greats" in Houston had done before 1994. An unbelievable time for Houston. KD already has championships so the incentive for him is not as great and quitting is easy for him while getting a fat paycheck. KD has done nothing for Houston except making us lose younger players and a mega million contract. JMO.
     
  6. Reeko

    Reeko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    57,371
    Likes Received:
    157,416
    to outright quit on your brothers like that in the middle of a title run, and for the selfish ass reason that he did so, is inexcusable and downright dirty and shameful
     
    Arnel and Dobbizzle like this.
  7. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 1999
    Messages:
    47,452
    Likes Received:
    34,962
    This reminds me of the interview Vernon did below where he sounded a bit delusional saying something like on the Rockets it was basically Olajuwon and then him. I mean, I guess... but it's not like when Clyde came and it was Hakeem and then Clyde. The fall-off to Vernon was a bit huge. Not to mention there was also OT. It's like pretty much everybody was after Dream and everybody was the sidekick to Dream until Clyde. Then it was Dream, then Clyde, then everybody else.

    The Rockets had given Vernon a position within the organization a few years ago, I thought, but then they went their separate ways, I guess. Probably because Vernon was cussing his head off at old ladies. lol. Maybe they just forgot to invite Max to this time or maybe they just feel Max has gotten popular more for being a crazy uncle or his machine gun cursing than being anything "Rockets".

     
  8. DreamShook

    DreamShook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    79,816
    Likes Received:
    133,950
    Max is still a rocket IMO. He reps the Rockets online all the time. He just has CTE.
     
  9. DreamShook

    DreamShook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    79,816
    Likes Received:
    133,950
    can we please not put KD in sentences with true rockets players who have real history with the team. KD is a mercenary.
     
  10. Reeko

    Reeko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    57,371
    Likes Received:
    157,416
    don’t care…that’s not gonna distract from how Vernon quit on the team

    literally said “fck all y’all, I’m out” and went home in the middle of the playoffs
     
    Arnel and Sean Dr34ms like this.

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now