I agree, he should have exercised more discipline, but we really don't know what he said or did behind the scenes. He certainly wasn't perfect, but he deserved better than a "Tom Landry" exit. And I will always believe that the players were ultimately responsible. Besides, in the modern NBA, a player can only be shaped, directed, and disciplined by a coach if they want to be. NBA players have become like independent nations, wealthy corporations, ego-domains of universal proportions; who controls them?
I don't think the Rockets should stand completely pat, but shouldn't try to make any BIG moves unless they get an offer they can't refuse. I just have a few rules: 1. No Knick Guards. 2. No rookies or extremely young players 3. No soft/finesse big men 4. Don't trade Eddie Griffin for nothing 5. Think really hard before trading Mobley for a player who is just about as talented but makes twice as much. What I would like to see them get: 1. A veteran backup point guard 2. A veteran backup shooting guard. 3. A veteran "bruiser" power forward.
