LOL, whatever. OMR brought it up, but hasn't provided proof. I don't care if you care. And if you don't care, don't respond when I ask for a link next time.
OMR, I hope you're not getting all depressed on my account. I actually like your takes (most of the time). Perhaps we're playing a nice little game of semantics, but I still have to disagree with your division of the Rockets' draft picks into the "good players who Morey didn't really have on his radar" and the "not so good players that Morey was gung ho for". Sure, there were a couple of Feigen blurbs about Brooks and Budinger. But just because we didn't also read some stories about the "behind the scenes" details on Dorsey and Taylor doesn't mean that they were Morey's picks moreso than the others. Hell, the Dorsey pick was almost a spur-of-the-moment selection when the Rockets flip-flopped their way to Donte Greene at #28, netting an extra pick (#33) to use on Dorsey. It's funny, because we're basically saying the same thing. But in your attempt to educate us on the goings-on re: Brooks and Budinger, you completely ignore that the same could be (at least somewhat) true regarding the other selections. It's all good, though. We're cool.
Don't be obtuse. Saying someone is struggling with the NBA game is not hatred, it is just observational data. The guys is just not that good right now, he has some ability, and with playing time probably will develop, but he won't get that in Houston... DD
Although DD is hating, DD is also right. Without playing time, JT will not be able to win DD's support.
You are partially correct, DD. Taylor did not played well in the last pre-season game, not to the extent he did at the s/l games. I would think Taylor's confidence is shot now, realizing that with there will be no pt with the addition of Lee. Too bad for him, really.
Totally different team and circumstances, Rafer Alston sucked and I would have played my dead grandma to find out if they were better than Rafer. DD
Most would agree Rafer was vital to our 22 game win streak. If Rafer stayed healthy the first two playoff games against Jazz, there is no doubt in my mind that we would've defeated them. In fact, once we traded Rafer, he was an important piece in the Magic's playoff success. V-Span couldn't pass, couldn't shoot and couldn't run the team. At least Rafer knew how to defer to McGrady and Yao. Say what you want about Alston DD, but Rafer helped this team, more than V-Span could even dream of.
Completely debatable....Rafer Alston was garbage, and the team hung onto him too long. While he did hit some timely 3s, he never made a risky pass and his floater was named after the floaters in the toilet. VSpan may not have worked out, probably wouldn't have, but anyone was better than Rafer. You can argue until you are blue in the face, nothing is going to change my mind about Rafer Alston, I just do not like him as a basketball player. DD
You're being overly harsh on Rafer. He was a decent point guard. He may not have been great, but he was by no means "garbage."
Debatable? Are you serious? You know it gets annoying when you put out the "I only want the best for the team" crap then you throw out comments like these afterward. I'm not even trying to convince you to like Rafer, but to act as if V-Span could somehow help the team more than Rafer is insulting. This isn't even up for debate. Rafer is not garbage, but V-Span is. V-Span is garbage on and off the court. You can ask any Magic fans out there and they would agree Alston was a big part in their playoff push. Rafer was also a huge piece during our 22 game win streak. It's disgusting when you discredit a player who bled Rocket red based on your own personal bias and hatred. Alston played long and hard for the Rockets. V-Span on the other hand is a selfish and immature player who could not even get along with the coach.
So, . . . what you're trying to say is . . . ? :grin: (So much for rationale conversation on THIS topic!)
It's hypocritical how you always complain about classless people who go for personal attacks when they can't find a logical rebuttal. Sad how you never practice what you preach nor judge players equally based on the standards you throw out. Whatever, you're trolling at this stage.
It is not sad, what is sad is that you can't read. I told you that it was pointless to discuss this, yet you didn't bother and decided to take a shot anyway. Here is what I said...... I think Rafer Alston was garbage, and by having him as the PG it set the team back....he couldn't shoot, yet continued to shoot, never passes to the rolling player on the PnR, and basically played it too safe. I am ok with you liking Rafer flame, just deal with the fact that I do not, and there is a vast difference in posting a baby crying and getting personal, I hope you can figure that one out on your own. DD
