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Would you trade Francis & Griffen for Brand & A. Miller??

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Bad Knees, Jan 19, 2003.

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  1. Bad Knees

    Bad Knees Member

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    It would be tough to let Francis go after his "superstar" breakout game Friday, but would the Rockets be better off with a true point guard and much improved basketball IQ from Brand and Miller?


    Brand
     
    #1 Bad Knees, Jan 19, 2003
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    Here's the rest of the post:

    Pts Reb.
    Brand 18.3 11.3 2.2 2.8 2.5 23
     
    #2 Bad Knees, Jan 19, 2003
  3. Bad Knees

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    I'll try one more time. Everytime I hit "tab" it submits my post and then won't let me edit.


    ----------------Pts. -- Reb. -- Ast. -- Blk. -- TO. -- Age
    Brand 18.3 11.3 2.2 2.8 2.5 23
    Miller 15.5 3.9 7.6 - 3.1 26

    Griffen 8.7 6.1 1.1 2.0 1.1 20
    Francis 23.4 6.2 6.3 - 4.0 25
     
    #3 Bad Knees, Jan 19, 2003
  4. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    No.
     
    #4 DaDakota, Jan 19, 2003
  5. codell

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    No.
     
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    No.
     
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  10. Zboy

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    Yeah..... only if I was Jerry krause though :D
     
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  12. fatman510

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    hell no
    andre miller was brought into LA to become their saving grace, finally they had an "awesome" point guard to distribute the ball. What happened was he got too selfish and started scoring more than he should. Brand is a good 18/10 guy and in a couple of years, that is exactly what Eddie Griffin will become. I think the trade off in points will be about even, but the breakup in chemistry will be horrible.
     
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  13. Bad Knees

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    Wow, absolutely no Stevie haters on this board today. I would probably not pull the trigger either, but the thought of a true point guard to compliment Yao sure is enticeing. And while I still think Eddie will develop into an elite PF (and maybe an all-star someday), I don't think he will ever be as good as Brand.
     
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    ahhh isnt it great...no stevie haters
    i think they realize that they would get bashed too much after Friday's huge game.
    Lets enjoy it while it lasts
     
    #14 fatman510, Jan 19, 2003
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    Never
     
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    YES :D

    Let me explain.

    Currently, there should be no debate that Brand and Miller are the better tandem vs Steve and Eddie. Many argue about the chemistry issues but to tell you the truth, I dont think our current chemistry is that great as is (from an offensive viewpoint). Eddie continues to jack outside shots and although Stevie was amazing, he is still more of a shooting guard in my book.

    As for the future, I like Eddie alot but everyone on this board is way too optimistic of Eddie. His game (style) will never be like Brand. Eddie prefers to shoot 3s and outside shots while Brand is a work horse in the paint utilizing post moves. If anything, Eddie will be more like a Rashard Lewis. And there is nothing wrong with that. Lewis is a good player.

    In conclusion, we get 2 of the EXACT types of players we need on this team. Some may say that in a few years, Francis will be the ideological PG and Eddie will be our dominating bruising PF but why take a chance when you can get the real thing.

    If the Clips were to make that trade with us, I think we will win the championship for years to come.

    Yao/Cato
    Brand/Mo T
    Posey/Rice/Nachbar
    Mobley/T Mo
    Miller/Moochie


    WOW!!!
     
    #16 hikanoo49, Jan 19, 2003
  17. dcfma

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    Absolutely not. It would be one of the worst moves in the history of professional sports in Houston.
     
    #17 dcfma, Jan 19, 2003
  18. LiTtLeY1521

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    HELLLLLLLLLLL NO!!!!!!!

    I WOULDN'T EVEN TRADE EDDIE GRIFFIN FOR ELTON BRAND...

    STEVE FRANCIS FOR ANDRE MILLER?!?!? YOU MUST BE KIDDING...I WOULDN'T EVEN EXCHANGE TITO MADDOX FOR HIM!!!
     
    #18 LiTtLeY1521, Jan 19, 2003
  19. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    The combination of A. Miller and Brand haven't done crap. Francis is getting some attention as a League MVP candidate which is somethin Miller will never do.
     
    #19 rockbox, Jan 19, 2003
  20. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    I wouldn't go that far. Brand is pretty bad ass. 20 pt 10 rebound guys aren't that common.
     
    #20 rockbox, Jan 19, 2003
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