If you are thinking about AI as a Rocket, then you need to think about a new head coach. AI is no different than Bonzi, as a matter of fact he is worse because he is used to be in and all coaches out if they disagree with him. the worse thing that can happen is to have a 25 million player out all season wiating to get himself in shape
All of these people making up these trade scenarios need to think about whether or not Philly can get more from other teams.. and the answer is definitely yes. Guys like Sura, Howard, Head and even Alston just aren't gonna do it. Even T-Mac for Iverson isn't as appealing to the 76'ers as getting some young talented guys. Everyone says that Iverson has heart and is talented but I think he would clash with JVG even more than Bonzi (which I said would happen when we first got him). Also, at least T-Mac showed up to the Fan Appreciation event. AI skipped the sixer's event this year and gave the fans a big FU to prove his point to the owners. Lots of heart there.
No way Iverson needs an unclogged lane to be effective so there is no way that he could play well with Yao, you'd basically reduce him to throwing in the entry pass and spotting up to shoot as the shot clock winds down after the repost. I just don't see him fitting in to our schemes. Aside from the fact that T-mac just injured himself so Billy King would have to be high on crack to pull the trigger on that deal.
I disagree. I wouldn't want AI because of the potential attitude problems that come with it, but without question he'd be a good fit on this team. The Rockets are at their best when Tracy is attacking the hole. AI does this relentlessly, regardless of who is clogging the lane - he has a knack of being able to throw his body around in there, remain healthy, and be successful. AI would be a great addition to the team, but he does come with baggage. Tracy is the consumate team player, and probably the better player when completely healthy, but he isn't completely healthy and may never be again. Considering it's a toss-up, then, unless you are really really concerned about Tracy's back, the Rockets are 14-6 right now - not exactly screaming for major changes to be made or anything.
Agree, I just do not see thats happening, AI in red rockets jersey He'd look like a hell boy Personality wise, I doubt Van Gundy and AI would tolerate eachother, just conflicts of totally different game philosophy, oh, I see, maybe it is time to AI to grab some offensive rebounds
Well, I've read through this entire post, took me nearly an hour to read and when I first thought about it, before the Wizards game, I would of said no but no we're after the Wizards game and the back spasms have returned for Tmac, this trade would make more sense now then before the Wizards game. I wouldn't be too unhappy if this trade happened because AI seems to be in better condition then Tmac and the main threat is that Tmac won't be healthy again this season, well not 100% this season and this is a problem. The Rockets need a main scorer and without Tmac, it might suffer Yao's game but with AI, from seeing his stats (7 assist per game) and Tmac's (6 assist per game) I believe AI can bring to the table what Tmac is bring at the moment but AI will drive the lanes alot more then Tmac has been doing. But if Tmac didn't suffer any problems in the Wizards game, I would say no to this trade striaght away because as people have said, why break something that is working? But the Rockets can't afford any injury to Tmac and because of his health concerns, AI would be a better option as he would be more healthier then Tmac and probably play more games then Tmac. The only reason to do this trade will be because of Tmac's health problems, I see no difference in the abilities of the players that would influence this trade but if the Rocket's doctors believe Tmac's back problems will cause him to miss aload of games this season, I would trade Tmac for AI because the Rockets are a team that want to win it now and if Tmac is going to miss 35 games again this season, the Rockets would be better off with AI. But if Tmac isn't going to miss aload of games, then this trade shouldn't even be on the table.
MY QUESTION IS: If we kept RUDY GAY on draft night, would Philly accept a deal with this youngster and maybe snyder or howard or novak or rafer or someone?? if so- would it be better or worse for us??
why not make an offer? It can't hurt. Philly is having a firesale, every team knows it. Give up 3 first rounders if need be. The motto is win "now" after all. Besides, JVG does not like rooks anyway. First rounders are a waste in his mind. He'd take a vet anyday. Perhaps even Iverson. Make an offer. It can't hurt.
Maybe we can get some peives by getting involved in this trade not the main cog .. but peices Rocket River
AI is the poster child for Eastern conference ball where the Arena's, Pierces, Carter's, Marbury's/Francis' can carry a team on a given night. Those days are gone (LBJ not with standing). You now have a Toronto and Atlanta and Charlotte and Chicago building monster TEAMS for the future. AI is Stevie Franchise only better. We saw how well that style worked for a few years with SF and Ming. Odds are not good that this would work. Just say no to AI.
Has anyone came said anything about trading Yao? Houston trades: -Yao Ming -Bonzi Wells Philly Trades -Allen Iverson -Andre Iguadola -Kyle Korver -Rodney Carney -The right to the rest of Philadelphia's 1st and 2nd round draft picks.
some of you mentioned about AI may have trouble working under JVG. I am not sure on that as AI worked with larry brown before and it was ok to certain extend. AI highest level of achievement was when he played under LB. Beside JVG contract ends this season if all else failed, then we can get a new coach. AI biggest complaint according to himself was the team not winning. That to me that he wants to win, he wants the ring. What's better than playing with Yao?
No team would trade away there rights to the rest of their draft picks. Even for Yao Ming, or Lebron.
Why do you think that's a joke? I think we should also fire JVG and hire Isiah Thomas as coach and GM. If you don't like Eddy Curry, maybe Yao and first round pick for AI. And Head, Vspan, Battier plus our 2008 first round pick for Stephon Marbury. Then we will have AI, Stevie Franchise, and Stephon Marbury on the same team. How sweet is that? We are talking about dynasty in the making.
