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Why Houston isn't appealing even tho they should be

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rox4lyf, Jul 23, 2010.

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  1. rox4lyf

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    The Rockets is like the girl in high school who's pretty, intelligent, down to earth, but not really popular. The other girls who are more popular and sluttier get much more attention even though they're not as pretty and intelligent or as down to earth. Every guy knows that the pragmatic choice would be to date the Rockets girl, but they get swooned by the relatively greater exposure and popularity of the other girls.

    Analogies aside, I feel that the biggest reason for the Rockets not being looked as a vastly more appealing destination is a popularity issue, not only with the media, but especially with other elite players in the league (players that are worth chasing and have been in the news for the past month). Think about it. Lebron and Bosh wanted to team up with Wade because they were homies; same draft class and teammates on Team USA. The same goes for Chris Paul. The teams he's listed are teams with stars that are in a similar age group and/or have played on Team USA. Orlando has Dwight Howard (Team USA), New York has Amare Stoudemire (similar age group), LA has Kobe Bryant (Team USA). Also, he and Carmelo have often talked about creating their own version of the Big 3 in New York. What does he and Melo have in common? Similar age group, both superstars, and teammates on Team USA.

    The NBA is a fraternity. Elite players often befriend other elite players based on numerous reasons, one being that they often play against each other or with each other either in the playoffs or Team USA. Another reason is they are in the same age group so they have similar interests and most likely hang out together. As we all know, friends become better friends the more they hang out, talk, and do stuff together. Now, take a look at our squad. Who's our best player that can be looked at as closest to elite or star status? Yao Ming. So, what makes Yao so different from Dwight Howard, Amare Stoudemire, and Carmelo Anthony? We all know that Yao's a very humorous guy and very easy to get along with, but we also know that he doesn't go out much rather opting to play World of Warcraft or CS instead based on the accounts of current and ex teammates. Another thing is he's Chinese. The international demographic of the NBA is almost a separate fraternity of their own (remember when Juan Carlos Navarro was begging to play with Pau Gasol and so so sad after he left to LA). So, what about the other guys on the team? Aaron Brooks...sure he's a likeable fellow, but he's in a younger age group and not in that elite fraternity. Do you think CP3 calls up Aaron on a weekend and is like, "Yo bro let's party"? He might, but I wouldn't bet on it. Kevin Martin...again, not in that elite fraternity. No need to comment on Shane Battier. The fact is a lot of the guys on our team are simple, down to earth guys who haven't faced the hype and the exposure that a lot of the marquee players like Chris Paul have. They're either international, really young, or undrafted/low hype players. Therefore, I don't think that it is much to presume that no one on our team would stick out to a player like Paul as somebody that he'd like to play if he were to judge based on friendship.

    Is this type of judgement irrational? Of course. The Rockets have a very good team talent wise, one of the best GMs, owners, and coaches in the league. Much like the girl in high school that got overlooked by her peers because she wasn't as popular as the other girls, but she had all the qualities of a great girlfriend, the Rockets are the pragmatic, but often overlooked destination.
     
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  2. DontTradeOswalt

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    The media makes Houston look bad, but after we win it all everyone will wanna come here
     
    #2 DontTradeOswalt, Jul 23, 2010
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    Yao and his injuries. Thats about it. Nobody wants to end up like Tmac. Carrying team then broke down adn run out of the city because they cant depend on the second stars health. Thats it moral of story and complete reason.
     
    #3 thetatomatis, Jul 23, 2010
  4. DCHAMP

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    2 words yao ming
     
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  5. DCHAMP

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    too many injuries
     
    #5 DCHAMP, Jul 23, 2010
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    Rockets need a boob job.
     
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  7. Entropy

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    The city of Houston needs to undergo facial reconstruction.
     
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    Yao is the reason why ANYONE would even want to come here and the why it's worth it to Les to dump money into this team this offseason.

    The real answer is that like with girlfriends you can only have one. Houston is an attractive destination who's done everything right (using your analogy: getting her nails done, washing her hair, douching down there etc) but you're not operating in a vacuum other teams are simply more attractive.

    Bottom line, Houston is not FAVORED to win a championship. Houston is not the biggest market. Houston does not have the biggest stars. Houston does not have the best owner or the best arena. Houston does not have the best rep around the league for treatment of its stars. Houston does not have the best recent track record in the league. Houston is very good in most areas and tops in none. That explains why Houston is not the top free agent destination.

    Now if you could just "be friends" with multiple team then yeah Houston would have like 200 NBA players on its facebook... much more than say the Knicks or Cleveland where there's actual negatives for players when considering the team but when you can pick only one Houston there's reasons why Houston doesn't top the list
     
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  9. robbie380

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    do you really need to ask?

    it's yao's injuries. if yao had been healthy we would be VERY appealing...but.... :(
     
    #9 robbie380, Jul 23, 2010
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    is there a chance that they don't like playing with a chinese superstar?
     
    #10 PinoyRocket, Jul 23, 2010
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    Because we treated a super-mega-star like he's a washed expiring contract and wouldn't let him play when he says he's obviously healthy.
     
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  12. Yetti

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    The biggest mark against the Rockets is the way Adelman treated Tracy McGrady . Les and Morey must also bear some of the blame!
    No one wants to risk this treatment even if it was warranted or not.

    Also there are so many fans on this site who under appreciate the efforts of players and don't think before they spout their immature thoughts.
    Clutch Fans can be very negative at times. No wonder the Media has little good to say about us.
    Yao having a good season is our only present chance of getting ourselves out of this bind! :p
     
    #12 Yetti, Jul 23, 2010
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    . . . because folx were clamouring to come here when TMAC and Yao were 1st together and somewhat healthy.

    Rocket River
     
    #13 Rocket River, Jul 23, 2010
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    Plus lack of money.If Les had 15-17 M of cap space,he could have gotten a star.
     
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    If Yao weren't so injury prone, I'm sure Houston would be the hottest ticket in the NBA. Too bad, I would have liked to see Yao, Lebron, and Wade on the same team.
     
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    As of now Rockets haven't proven the their a top team in the west yet, so players aren't interested playing here as of now, but Im sure once the season starts people will see how good rockets really are now that their healthy.
     
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  17. topfive

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    meh.

    In this case, it's the exact opposite of the girlfriend analogy:

    We didn't use him because he sucks now.
    If he didn't suck, we would have used him.
     
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    Houston doesn't have the draw of nyc or la or boston or chicago or miami to players, except those that make their off-season homes here.

    unless they're the final piece, players want to play with their friends, other superstars or in one of the big 3 or 4 markets.
     
    #18 pentajigga, Jul 23, 2010
  19. Carl Herrera

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    Before Yao arrived, Houston used to attract all kinds of elite atheltes like Cato and Mo Taylor.

    Back when Yao and TMac were healthy, they had no trouble signing elite atheletes like Bonzi Wells, Steve Francis (2nd time) and Stromile Swift.

    Now all they get are Scola, Brad Miller, Lowry, and Ariza.

    Things have really gone south on Houston Rockets. ****ing horrible. Get rid of Yao and they will come!
     
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  20. topfive

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    Who?!? Boozer? Stoudemire? For max money?

    Les could've had $30M in cap space and once the Axis of Ego decided to go to Miami, we'd have still been SOL.
     
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