We landed Ming...Now, how do we keep Moochie off the court?

I know nearly everyone here on Clutchcity.net seems to have the same opinion towards Moochie - that is he sucks but I have this strange feeling that Rudy and CD don't see it the same way. I have a feeling that they are in fact happy with Moochie's progress and think he's worth his big bucks. I mean afterall, the last word I heard out of one of their mouths having to do with Moochie seems to be a good one and I don't recall them talking about or hinting towards wanting to replace him.

 

If Terrance Morris does a chris mullin like summer program (600jumpers and 500 ft's) and really solidify's the 3 or Nacbar or Woods comes in and is the bomb, his time will get limited.Torres improvement colud really make it tough for Rudy to give Francis back 2 guard minutes.

 

I must admit that I was LOL when I read the title of this thread.

There is a player who fits the bill. A combo guard who could also play some SF. This is Jiri Welsch who is 6-6 or 6-7. Now the bad news- he's pretty thin @ 208#'s. But hey, Andrei Kirilenko is only listed at 210#'s.

Personally, I think the Rocks will move the pick to the Grizz or dangle KT and/or Collier with it to move up or down.

 

i don't think that was LA's assessment of moochie, that was his assessment of rudy and cd's assessment of moochie which from everything i hear them say seems to be accurate.

i like moochie just fine. as a backup point guard. that is what he is and he does it very well. however, last year he did a lot of starting and was featured prominently in the now infamous small ball lineup of the 4th quarter. if injuries/having a real SF could put him back in 00-01 form of only backup pg i think he's perfectly fine on this team. he brings energy into the game and his herky jerky style usually allows him to penetrate and dish off to open people or possibly finish. then after 10 minutes or so, you bench him, let him rev up again, and put him back in, let him go to work, and then put francis, mobley, real SF out there to finish (unless it's a last second shot, then play the mooch). this also limits the number of times he is burned on the defensive end. as a backup, moochie=good, playing lots of minutes like last year=not so good.

 

Thank you!! Moochie is a great backup point guard! Ofcourse he dribbles too much at times, but half the league does that. Some of you really need not to be so critical of our players, especially the ones that give their all night after night.

 

The crust of the argument has little to do with Moochie's play
EVERYONE was opf the opinion that moochie HAD TO BE resigned

the problem was. . . HE GOT RESIGNED FOR TOO MUCH
In alot of folx's opinion . . after that he could do NO GOOD.

moochie is a fine back up . .. just over paid

Rocket River

 

Damn, I just get tired of people b****ing the loudest about our good players, and barely saying anything about the guys who actually suck. "Oh, Jeez Louise you guys, we need to keep Moochie off the floor regardless of the fact that he hit more game winners in one season than many people do in their careers," and " Mobley really tees me off you guys, sure he can score, sure he was a 2nd round draft pick, and of course he makes little money compared to players of similiar and lesser talent, but he's not perfect. We need to get rid of him."

 

moochie ain't bad for backup.

there's no worries even if he was though, since i doubt we'll see small ball again with a new SF and healthy bodies. heavily reduced minutes for mooch (unless francis goes into migraine hell again)

 

I sure everyone here knows this by now but I'll say it again. I really think Welsch would fit this team perfect. If we drafted him we would have Mooch and KT for trade bait.

 

I sure everyone here knows this by now but I'll say it again. I really think Welsch would fit this team perfect. If we drafted him we would have Mooch and KT for trade bait.

I concur. D. Robisons said it best when he said the rockets are composed of a bunch of one on one players and not team players. we need to break up the love btw stevie and cat or no one(Ming or EG) will be able to develop b/c of backcourt ball vacum. I propose, taking Welsch(he has excellent court vision and passing skills) and eventually starting him at SG and have him run the offense. This will cut down on the 4TO a game that francis gives us while at the same time getting everyone involved. Cat can come of the bench, like he would be for any other contending team.

As for Moochie, Trade him for matt maloney. and while were at it trade Mo taylor for Rob Horry. Bring back some old pedigree. And home town favorites.

 

I'm afraid you're right which is what i don't understand. I mean Derrick McKey and Billy Owens has so much talent it was pathetic. All they had to do is work on the jumper and they were complete players. They could get a good shot from anywhere, defend, pass, everything, just like Morris, but they don't pay the price in the offseason. I guess thats the difference in good ball players and great ones. Paying the price.

 

Juan Dixon anyone?

 

You took the words right out of my mouth....er, fingers...whatever.

Does anyone know where he's projected to go in the draft? I'm assuming we'd have to move up to get him. Would I be wrong in assuming that? If we do have to move up, I'd be willing to trade #15 and KT for a chance to grab Dixon. He's got serious skills.

 

Dixon will be there at 38 if they really want him. I don't think or will be surprised if he goes in the first rd.