Teams rely on Cat taking the low percentage shot. You know, Cat-bashers use this quote a lot, and I'm really curious as to where it comes from. In a media full of writers that love to slam players and teams at every opportunity, can you find me a few quotes or articles from opposing teams that question Cuttino Mobley's decision-making? Actually, remember Fran Blinebury? Remember how he always loves to trash the Rockets? Wouldn't he be all over Cuttino if he was this bad? Wouldn't the league be all over his lack of passing and "gunner" style, like they are about Nick Van Exel, Antoine Walker, Stephon Marbury, and others? Not only is Mobley seldom grouped with those players, he was actually considered underrated by ESPN, a national media outlet. Do they have a Houston bias now? Cuttino's having a good season, and so is Steve Francis. However, my theory is that several posters out there just can't accept losing, and have to blame someone for it. It certainly won't be wonderboy Steve Francis, so the blame goes to the guy playing second-fiddle. Just face the facts: this team is missing both of our starting forwards, our superstar point guard has missed almost half the season, and we are still probably another player away. Losses are going to happen, and they aren't always because of Cuttino Mobley.
