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Why aren't the rookies playing?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by meekg, Nov 3, 2012.

  1. cjtaylorpt

    cjtaylorpt Member

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    Pretty impressive footage, but I don't see how this will encourage McHale to play Dmo.

    Good thing you weren't just watching p*rn and copied any link from that. :p
     
  2. Rocketman03

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    LOL mybad
     
  3. nono

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    Greg Smith is the answer. He was fantastic in preseason. He can finish very strongly unlike Asik and would be a better pick and roll partner for Harden and Lin.
     
  4. BamBam

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    I agree with you!......;)
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  5. NotInMyHouse

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    Insert <scumbag_McHale.jpg>

    Puts D-Mo on the bench.

    Steals his Braun electric razor.

    :eek:
     
  6. spdngyns69

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    Lol. Impressive indeed. Should clean up harden nicely. Cmon McHale, give it a shot.
     
  7. Joe Joe

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    Nope. Stern has vetoed McHale's decision to play rookies for basketball reasons.
     
  8. Rocketman03

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    And i'm a big fan of Machado over Douglas!!
     
  9. cjtaylorpt

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    It's okay. That video, given the information leading up to it, was better than any video of D MO on the internet. I lol'd.
     
  10. Rip Van Rocket

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    I thought that was Kyle Lowry in the Braun video.
     
  11. WinkFan

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    This is summer league, not preseason. There's a huge difference.
     
  12. coachbadlee

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    IMO, Jones should see the floor before Dmo.
     
  13. Rocketman03

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    Very good point, i'm not saying he's going to play like that during the regular season but don't you think he deserves a shot at least, especially based on his preseason performance. I would understand if an all star was taking his playing time but Cole Aldrich? what has he done so far?
     
  14. Rocketman03

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    If given the proper playing time and room for growth, I can see Jones, White, and Dmo as the future of our team and being very successful. But that needs to start now, with playing time. Come on Mchale!!
     
  15. coachbadlee

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    Okay! Now i'm pissed!!!:mad:
    It's one thing to hear it from the average fan, but when respected media types are on with us, it starts to get ridiculous.
     
  16. Easy

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    I think Aldrich is fine. Jones should take Morris' minutes.
     
  17. sidestep

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    T. Jones or Smith would be better PnR options. Asik can set good screens but, sigh. There was some successful pick and pop with Patterson in preseason but don't recall seeing him roll to the rim.
     
  18. Bogey

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    I say either play the rookies, at least some, or send them to the D leauge. I don't know how much they will improve just practicing and not in actual games.
     
  19. jim1961

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    Except Pat plays with the first unit.
     
  20. redhotrox

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    Meh, Bleacher Report writer with his lazy criticisms. Hard-working McHale deserves much better than this.
     

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