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Von Wafer should be in action against the Spurs tomorrow

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Someguy1229, Oct 8, 2009.

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  1. dynasty 93-96

    dynasty 93-96 New Member

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    O yea kinda of a bad post for my first lol
     
    #41 dynasty 93-96, Oct 10, 2009
  2. abc2007

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    In fact, Dorsey is a quite good passer and shot blocker as well. I really hope he can contribute this season.
     
    #42 abc2007, Oct 10, 2009
  3. Someguy1229

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    Wafer played a good game and helped his team really well. But there is no reason he shouldn't start, he is the best player on that team. Maybe that wasn't there real starting lineup.
     
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  4. Someguy1229

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    #44 Someguy1229, Oct 10, 2009
  5. DaDakota

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    Von looks good there....maybe we get him when he comes back.

    DD
     
    #45 DaDakota, Oct 10, 2009
  6. BrownBeast99

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    Man, Von in this years version of the Rockets would really excel. 3pt range, quick first step, driving ability, athleticism, etc. He would be a better playmaking prospect than Ariza since neither are great ballhandlers but Wafer's skillset is better suited than Ariza's for playmaking.
     
    #46 BrownBeast99, Oct 10, 2009
  7. Someguy1229

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    That's what I was thinking, he was a big part of our offense even when we had Yao.

    And @ BrownBeast, Morey made a big mistake by wasting money on Taylor. He should have used that money to give Wafer a good deal.
     
    #47 Someguy1229, Oct 10, 2009
  8. RedRedemption

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    Von Wafer is an idiot.

    Rejecting an offer from the Houston Rockets and then demanding more money will NOT land you a job in the NBA.

    Especially when everyone on national TV saw you get manhandled by Rudy Fernandez and Sasha Vujacic.
     
    #48 RedRedemption, Oct 10, 2009
  9. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Unless I forgot, did we sign Taylor for more than 1 mill?

    Von didn't want the min. and we offered him WAY more than what we signed JT for.

    so "@BrownBeast" should have found out how much we offered JT.
     
    #49 REEKO_HTOWN, Oct 10, 2009
  10. Someguy1229

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    He was barely getting offered anything when he contributed a ton to our injury-ridden team. In the regular season when he was a starter especially against LA he really shined.

    I thought he played pretty good in the playoffs except 2 or 3 games.

    Our offense is gonna miss everything he brought last year.
     
    #50 Someguy1229, Oct 10, 2009
  11. Fullcourt

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    The money we used to buy the Taylor pick didn't count against the cap. Von was asking for too much money. Taylor is getting paid the minimum with a non-guaranteed contract.
     
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  12. BrownBeast99

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    He's talking about the money spent by Les to buy the 2nd round pick where Taylor was drafted.

    We did pay a lot to get that pick but it doesn't count against the salary cap, only Taylor's actual salary does. Paying Wafer what he wanted(or a little less) would put us in luxury tax hell which would not be worthwhile considering we are not a contending team. I just wish we could've somehow kept him because he would help this team A LOT but Cook's excess salary was preventing that from happening.
     
    #52 BrownBeast99, Oct 10, 2009
  13. Someguy1229

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    Okay well we still should have found some way to pay the money Von deserves.
     
    #53 Someguy1229, Oct 10, 2009
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    we are paying Taylor $750,000 a year. We are paying Budinger about the same. link

    that's about 1.5 mil for two players, one of which has be the darling of the preseason so far(C-Bud).

    Wafer wanted more than 2 mill. to stay.

    I loved Wafer but I'll take small salary rookies that we can develop over a player that had a good year and now wants to get paid.
     
    #54 REEKO_HTOWN, Oct 10, 2009
  15. Someguy1229

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    Wafer is only 24, he has a ton of time to develop also. I just think we should have found some way to sign him. I loved what he brought to our team.
     
    #55 Someguy1229, Oct 10, 2009
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    And yet the rockets are always looking for theese type.....we're even lacking in this department this upcoming season, so either what i quoted isnt true or the rockets have horrible scouts.

    Von should still be here. he wouldve been cheaper than Ariza who isnt worth the money he's getting.

    I finally watched the games and Ariza has looked horrible and he doesnt even look to be a good finisher aroundthe basket especailly in traffic, which von was.
     
    #56 mac_got_this, Oct 10, 2009
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    what are you talking about? any player wouldve done the samew thing if in von's position.
    Landry did, and best believe scola and brooks will do the same next season.

    NBA is a bussiness and these players got get thiers why they can
     
    #57 mac_got_this, Oct 10, 2009
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    von should be starting on that team
     
    #58 B1llzzz, Oct 11, 2009
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    I believe his team is playing the Cavs tomorrow.
     
    #59 RocketGirl6, Oct 11, 2009
  20. Bob Sacamano

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    So you didn't like the Ariza signing?
     
    #60 Bob Sacamano, Oct 11, 2009
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