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Why hello there, tankers.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by CXbby, Oct 28, 2012.

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  1. CXbby

    CXbby Member

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    We now have a top 5 pick.

    With elite potential.

    On the team.

    Without tanking.

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    #1 CXbby, Oct 28, 2012
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  2. tamericus

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  3. swyyyguy

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    where was this thread when we had hasheem thabeet?
     
    #3 swyyyguy, Oct 28, 2012
  4. mirus

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    :grin:

    LMAO,I literallyy roll off the floor :grin:
     
    #4 mirus, Oct 28, 2012
  5. MiracleShot

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    He said elite potential.
     
    #5 MiracleShot, Oct 28, 2012
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    Instant classic, dude!
     
    #6 Deckard, Oct 28, 2012
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    #7 OremLK, Oct 28, 2012
  8. Carl Herrera

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    Already had one of those:

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    #8 Carl Herrera, Oct 28, 2012
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    This sir, is brilliant.

    Clutch, we now need an emoticon with a beard:p
     
    #9 mikol13, Oct 28, 2012
  10. Williamson

    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN

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    As a long time pro-tanker, I'll quote myself from another thread here:

    This year, there is absolutely no downside to winning. And I'm absolutely thrilled about that.
     
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  11. roflmcwaffles

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    I agree w/ your assessment.

    I'd like to add I was ALWAYS a pro tanker, and I stand by that.

    We could've tanked rather than having the last 2 years of meh years and gotten 2 top 5 picks.

    This worked out GREAT for us, but had Harden agreed to a few mill less, we'd still be in a MEH situation in dire need of a star who can draw another star.
     
    #11 roflmcwaffles, Oct 28, 2012
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    Sorry forgot to say, now no need to tank. I wanted to tank for a star to bring another star. Now we have 1, now we just need another star to agree to come to Houston.
     
    #12 roflmcwaffles, Oct 28, 2012
  13. CXbby

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    Here are the 10 players drafted in the top 5 in the past 2 years:

    Kyrie Irving
    Derrick Williams
    Enes Kanter
    Tristan Thompson
    Jonas Valanciunas

    John Wall
    Evan Turner
    Derrick Favors
    Wesley Johnson
    DeMarcus Cousins

    Out of those 10 players, I would take 1 over Harden. And that is only if you could have gotten the #1 pick.
     
    #13 CXbby, Oct 28, 2012
  14. JayGoogle

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    Morey continues to amaze me.

    Hopefully Harden pans out, I'll be rooting. It'll be fun watching a young player again and hoping he grows and gets better and better.
     
    #14 JayGoogle, Oct 28, 2012
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    Yes! Now we can tank with Harden!
     
    #15 Jontro, Oct 28, 2012
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    Once again Morey proves me wrong........I am once again a member of the Church of Morey and I will repent for my blasphemy!

    :eek: James Harden!
     
    #16 amaru, Oct 28, 2012
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    Like this?

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    #17 dachuda86, Oct 28, 2012
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    Not to mention he drafted future hof'er, face of the franchise Marcus Morris.
     
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    And you're a tard who said that Martin's defense was good. Stop trolling.

    BTW I like this trade, but do you really think James Harden is an elite franchise player?

    Our core is Harden, Lin, and Asik...what the **** is that good for?
     
    #19 robbie380, Oct 28, 2012
  20. torocan

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    Good for a playoff spot, and more importantly, great for attracting another legitimate All Star or Elite player with the cap space at the end of the year.

    Superstars don't go to small/mid market teams without great supporting casts.
     
    #20 torocan, Oct 28, 2012
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