I guess I did not make my point clearly. If Dream and MoMoney who are FAs in the offseason both decide to leave, the Rocks need a third scorer. Without a third scorer (Webber would count ), the Rocks will struggle to be a 500 team next year. If the Rocks are sure that Dream and MoMoney are both leaving, they should be able to find a third scorer in the draft at the 3 position. If Shandon leaves too, let's hope a scoring three who can also play D is still on the board. My point was that next year FA situation, especially resigning MoMoney, may force the Rocks to not draft the best wide body still on the board. ------------------
Rudy and Battier are made for each other-- both Michiganders! What a dream come true for this Duke and Rocket fan. I doubt we can get JWill but I think we'll have a shot at someone like Boozer or Dunleavy. ------------------ Time is a great teacher-- only problem is it kills all its pupils. PowerbizOnline.com
We do not necessarily need a 3rd scorer. Philadelphia does it all with Iverson being practically their entire offense, If Mo and Hakeem leave, and we miss out on Webber, what we should focus on is bring in guys that would basically be like Philadelphia's front court-smart, strong, tough, and poised, with great defense. I have a feeling we'll know Mo and Hakeem's direction by draft time, which will affect what we do, in terms of picking or perhaps trading the pick. Once upon a time, the #13 landed a very good center, Vlade Divac in a trade. (Of course, the pick went on to become one of the top players in the NBA by age 23, but oh well). I agree with DoD-Eddie Griffin has a past history of a very violent personality, and if we were in a position to get him, that's great, but I don't think we'll trade up for him. It's going to come down to what's available. IMO, if Battier, Woods, and Murphy were available, I think they'd go with Woods. Center is top priority, but the Rockets tend to draft any position where they have any sort of a hole (ie: anything but PG, and probably SG) ------------------ "That's been a lifelong dream of mine." -Vince Carter, after laying it in on a breakaway, much to the Vancouver crowd's displeasure.
If Boozer and Dunleavy come out both of them should be available around the 13th pick if Jefferson is gone.I would choose Boozer because he is a pretty good player in the post and could replace Taylor if he decides to leave.With the second pick then we could pick up Jason Collins or Ken Johnson and with the 3rd pick get Morris even though I would prefer to have Jefferson at the 3 spot instead of Morris. ------------------
I don't think and didn't mean to reply that Boozer or Dunleavy were coming out. I simply want them as future Rocket selections! The ultimate in dreamcasting.... ------------------ Time is a great teacher-- only problem is it kills all its pupils. PowerbizOnline.com
If you want to dream cast imagine this... During the offseason, the Rockets resign Dream,Moochie and Shandon(or bring in a free agent woth his abilities), then sign C-Webb as a free agent. As well as dumping both Cato and Walt Williams. In the draft the Rockets either Battier or Rodney White with their first pick, Jason Collins with their second pick, and trade the third pick for a future pick. Our line up would look like this; PG-Stevie/Moochie SG-Cat/Shandon SF-Shandon/Battier or White PF-Webb/KT C-Dream/Collins/Collier Wouldn't this be great? ------------------
If you want to dream cast imagine this... During the offseason, the Rockets resign Dream,Moochie and Shandon(or bring in a free agent woth his abilities), then sign C-Webb as a free agent. As well as dumping both Cato and Walt Williams. In the draft the Rockets either Battier or Rodney White with their first pick, Jason Collins with their second pick, and trade the third pick for a future pick. Our line up would look like this; PG-Stevie/Moochie SG-Cat/Shandon SF-Shandon/Battier or White PF-Webb/KT C-Dream/Collins/Collier Wouldn't this be great? Yes, that would indeed be great. Due to the salary cap, it would also be impossible. ------------------ [This message has been edited by aelliott (edited April 09, 2001).]
in replying to the topic...I think the Rockets should take a gamble on Yao Ming. Teams are scared that he isnt coming out this year. Well, he will come out evantually, just like Wang ZhiZhi did for the Mavs. Sometimes you got to take a risk to get where you want to go in life. ------------------ Don't EVER underestimate the Heart of a CHAMPION!
in replying to the topic...I think the Rockets should take a gamble on Yao Ming. Teams are scared that he isnt coming out this year. Well, he will come out evantually, just like Wang ZhiZhi did for the Mavs. Sometimes you got to take a risk to get where you want to go in life. Yao Ming is not old enough to be automatically be included in the draft. If he doesn't declare for the draft, then he's not eligible to be drafted. ------------------ [This message has been edited by aelliott (edited April 11, 2001).] [This message has been edited by aelliott (edited April 11, 2001).]
