Whats up with Boki??...I didnt see him tonight, and not much the last couple of games. The kid gets one start and now vanishes!! Rudy T ought to get the kid atleast 10 mins a game, he is very imporant for our future..and we could use his sweet stroke!!
We are deep in the Front and can afford to bring him along slowly. Foreign Rooks like Yao and Boki take more adjusting that American ones because they are adjusting to more than just the quickness and level of competition. If you don't put too much pressure on them they won't break down on their mental approach. Also the Rocks want to win some games this year.
it has not yet been confirmed by the team, but he is laying low and taking it easy because of the hernia...
I think there has to be something wrong with him. Not anything serious but Rudy is resting him and letting him heal. Atleast that is what I think.
i think he is a rookie and is not ready to contribute major minutes yet. Boki will get his chance, but don't be surprised if he goes on IR when Tmo is ready to play. DaDakota
That's a little strong don't you think? Quit hating on Rockets. Hawkins speaks English don't forget. You don't win the best Under 21 player in Europe by sucking, period.
OK, I've seen this a lot around here, and at some point I may start a thgread, but, basically what's up with you guys? I don't hate the Rockets, in fact I care too much for them. But individual players are a different thing. My position is this: just because you signed a piece a paper and because you wear the pajamas is not enough for me to be your fan. If you help my team win, I am your fan, forever. I've never said a bad word about Dream, even if he had his run-in with the Administration. I am still a fan of Horry and Cassel. I am a big fan of Steve Francis. I am NOT a fan of Ming and Nachbar. The idea of playing them at the expense of Rockets losing is the most ridiculous thing for me. What are your priorities? Are you more concerned with Ming and Nachbar's careers than you are with Rocket's successs? Strange...
It just seems like you have so much negativity towards them. They really haven't played much because their NBA careers just started. You as a fan have not really given them the time, but you are ready to claim that they suck. To me, if they play for the Rockets, I'm a fan unless they don't care about the team and lack the work ethics to improve.
Um, Boki speaks perfect english, language is not his problem. Hawkins may be a rookie, but he's 29 years old. He's got a lot more experience than Boki
At the game last night , Boki & Yao did about 30 minutes of 1-0n-1 from the blocks on either side of the paint. Now they weren't banging on each other. It was more of a spin left shoot, turn right shoot or a face up jump shot. The defender was holding off with just the arm. Boki seemed ok in his shooting & defencive movement. Also Boki went thru some stretching exercises with 1 of the trainers & seemed ok there. I think he's just a rookie at a deep position.
If he is hurt or not I don't know, but by looking at his face when timeouts are called he doesn't seem to be having fun. I don't think there is any rush on him. There are several other players at his position: KT, Rice, Hawkins and TMo when he comes back.
The first time that Boki drives the lane and hammers down a tomahawk slam will be the start of his appearances on Inside Stuff! Then, and only then will Summer Sanders start flirting with Boki. Sooner or later he will earn his fans. This guy can fly down the court! It's his long stride! Plus, he's a pretty good shooter!
