In light of Croshere's 7 mil deal. I don't feel so bad about Walt's paycheck or Cato's. Are they inflated but. . . not that much. Think about it. Horry makes . . what 5 mil? Who would u rather have? Him or Cato? Him or Walt [I might conceed this one . .I still like Horry] Think about the paycheck some others are making . . . Walt and Cato are not *that* bad. Would i trade walt? YES!!! [I've even stated i'd trade him for a ham sammich and cash] BUt I'm beginning to rethink it. I will give walt 20~25 games If he starts like he did last year . . I'll scream Bloody murder. . . until then I think i'll lay off my Walt Bash a thon. Rocket River Only in the NBA do the 12th man on the bench is a millionaire. ------------------
Give Walt a chance. The rockets will be over .500 this year for sure and may even get into the playoffs. When things are going well, every player looks good. Look at Scottie Quitten. ------------------
At least Croshere puts forth effort on the court. I can't say that Cato did last year. ------------------
My problem with Walt is that he has Eddie-Johnson-Knees. His man can usually just blow by him. ------------------
I like Walt. I watched the last 50 games of last season and you could tell he was simply getting more comfortable with the team (and the offense) as time passed. And his defense and athletecism weren't all that bad. He got several NASTY blocks and had a few pretty sweet dunks last season. Besides, his man didn't light him up on nearly the consistent basis that Quitten's did. Also, he showed a lot more heart that Quitten when he slugged Bradley, that was best part of last season! My point is, I'm much happier with Walt than Quitten so I'm grateful for what we have. And guess what guys, we're paying him LESS! ------------------ Ugh, Another Rockets off-season....I'm gonna need a keg of Pepto-Bismol.
Compare the stats while comparing the salaries: Quitten 12.5 PPG 6.3 RPG 5.0 APG 117 Steals 41 Blocks 208 Turnovers 17-19 mill per year? Walt 10.9 PPG 4.0 RPG 2.1 APG 49 Steals 44 Blocks 113 Turnovers 5.5 mill per year I think we get more bang for the buck with Walt. ------------------ Houston Rockets Forever!! In Rudy We Trust [This message has been edited by Dennis2112 (edited August 02, 2000).]
Rocket River, If you do not hit carriage return every (agh) time you see the scroll bar, your text will actually word wrap for you.... Ahhhh.... isn't it so pretty. ------------------ In related news, the RNC has gathered every politician that Bill Clinton ever defeated to speak on behalf of George W. Bush. [This message has been edited by Achebe (edited August 02, 2000).]
Crisco wants River to keep the styyyyle. ------------------ I am so exasperated that I could expectorate.
Another salary to make the Walt/ Cato deals look quite nice: Ron Mercer's 4 years at 27million That's almost 7 million a year... for Ron Mercer!!! I know he scores decently.. but 7million a year????? Sure makes Cato look like a bargain - and as for Walt's paltry 4.8mill paycheck for this year.... ------------------
Geez, another one bites the dust (heb joins the serious police ) ------------------ "Your not a real member of CC.net unless you have 1000 posts"
I know Pippen is a jerk but it would have been bad ass to see Pippen,Mobley, and Francis on the same court. I hate to say it but if we had Pippen we would have made the playoffs last year. ------------------
The size discrepancy between Pippen and Francis is too great. There is no way he could fit underneath Steve's skirt. He even had trouble with MJ, who was 6'6". Every now and then he would fall out from underneath and post a decent game. That would have never worked with Steve Francis. ------------------ "Stranger things have happened, but none stranger than this" - Commentator after a parachutist landed in the ring of a Holyfield fight
AGGGGHHHHH No!!!! I'll change my ways. I thought that something was weird today... my head hurt and my breath smelled like choc- olate. I reversed the effects of the assim- ilation with a little bit of sweet tea (have to be careful, I've been spelling that 'sweat tea' lately). p.s. in my best Francis3 impersonation RRiver "I agree" with your previous post. ------------------ In related news, the RNC has gathered every politician that Bill Clinton ever defeated to speak on behalf of George W. Bush.
Poor Achebe - seems you are quite blue, And when you try it a time or two it seems that Rocket River seems to have the style to end all styles!! Or more likely Finn* seems to have pressured you into making a change. What does it say on the introductory screen to Clutchcity? Don't fight the future?? I'm on the bandwagon ------------------
Walt has been the NBA's "Hot Potato." Whoever gets stuck with the final year of his contract is a Sucker! The Rockets will be the team to change that. We make good things happen for good players (fishing Elie out of the CBA-- soon to be followed by Moochie). Walt is such a Bargain. Let's keep him through the end of his contract and then sign him for the MAX! ------------------ Kenny Thomas had a foul called on him in the Western Conference Finals. [This message has been edited by Dogbelly (edited August 02, 2000).]
oeilpere is tossing and turning right about now... ------------------ The more lefties on your team, the better. Collier is Seven Foot and Left Handed. How can you go wrong? Trade or bench Kenny Thomas.
Rocket River, you're proposed Williams trade is ludicrous. We cut Two Sammiches last year. Why on earth would we trade for a single sammich. Don't even get me started on the CBA and it's provisions for cold cut trades. I know it's the offseason, but at least make the trades you propose feasible. Perhaps Walt for two bagels would work. ------------------ "Stranger things have happened, but none stranger than this" - Commentator after a parachutist landed in the ring of a Holyfield fight
Nice stats Dennis. If you can, go back and find the minutes. I'm sure Quitten played more minutes than Walt, also. ------------------ Kenny Thomas had a foul called on him in the Western Conference Finals.
Quitten: 2749 Minutes 81 Games Walt 1859 Minutes 76 Games There you go Dogbelly ------------------ Houston Rockets Forever!! In Rudy We Trust
