1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

[Y!] Rafer Alston getting buyout (Update: Going to Miami)

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by REEKO_HTOWN, Jan 5, 2010.

Tags:
Page 2 of 5
  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2008
    Messages:
    114,197
    Likes Received:
    176,714
    #21 J.R., Jan 5, 2010
  2. BrooksBall

    BrooksBall Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2007
    Messages:
    20,568
    Likes Received:
    256
    The guy who made the video never said that all of the Nets' woes were caused by Rafer.

    He was strictly pointing at the ineffectiveness of the pick-and-roll this season and arguing that Rafer was the primary culprit for that ineffectiveness with Devin Harris out of the lineup.

    He seemed like an astute Nets fan that was able to identify one of the Nets' many problems this season.
     
    #22 BrooksBall, Jan 5, 2010
  3. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    47,504
    Likes Received:
    19,629

    I blame a teams ineffectiveness on....the Coach.
     
    #23 REEKO_HTOWN, Jan 5, 2010
  4. Evil Empire

    Evil Empire Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2008
    Messages:
    844
    Likes Received:
    27
    I'd like to see him with the Heat
     
    #24 Evil Empire, Jan 5, 2010
  5. BrooksBall

    BrooksBall Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2007
    Messages:
    20,568
    Likes Received:
    256
    That may be true. I have no idea.

    Again, some Nets fan made that video to discuss the problems with a key component of their offense - the pick-and-roll.

    In his opinion, Rafer was the primary culprit for it's ineffectiveness this season, at least until his minutes were reduced when Devin Harris returned to the lineup.
     
    #25 BrooksBall, Jan 5, 2010
  6. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    47,504
    Likes Received:
    19,629
    Cavs don't want him:

    http://twitter.com/PDCavsinsider-Yahoo! reports Rafer Alston has been bought out by Nets. But he's not coming to Cavs.

    Heat it is!(or more than likely)
     
    #26 REEKO_HTOWN, Jan 5, 2010
  7. Steve_Francis_rules

    Steve_Francis_rules Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 1999
    Messages:
    8,467
    Likes Received:
    300
    Chalmers and Alston have been playing the same number of minutes per game so far this year. Chalmers shoots a much higher percentage overall (44.5% vs. 34%), a higher percentage on 3's (34% vs. 32%) and turns the ball over less while getting the same number of assists.

    If Wade thinks it's bad getting double teamed now and watching teammates brick open shots, he has no idea what he's in for with Rafer. He should know better. Wade was around in 03-04 when Rafer was hitting under 38% from the floor for Miami.
     
    #27 Steve_Francis_rules, Jan 5, 2010
  8. jaiaguilar

    jaiaguilar Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2009
    Messages:
    193
    Likes Received:
    64

    this guy has the most lethargic voice. no emotion... i think i dozed off half way though the clip. haha
     
    #28 jaiaguilar, Jan 5, 2010
  9. MightyMog

    MightyMog Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2009
    Messages:
    1,847
    Likes Received:
    193
    Many Magic fans are saying they want Alston back because he did well for the Magics and he was not a shoot 1st PG, which allows DH to touch the ball more.
     
    #29 MightyMog, Jan 5, 2010
  10. cheke64

    cheke64 Member

    Joined:
    May 12, 2009
    Messages:
    25,841
    Likes Received:
    17,808
    So it takes a youtube video for people to realize who sucks.

    I should start making a battier one then. How bad he is in fast breaks, 2on1 and he runs to 3 point line. He has the open lane and instead pulls up a 15 ft airball wide open. He has left many scars in my heart.
     
    #30 cheke64, Jan 5, 2010
  11. Downtownbrown

    Downtownbrown Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2009
    Messages:
    756
    Likes Received:
    34
    I knew I saw Rafer at Buffalo Wild Wings on Sunday. He was cheering for the Cowboys with a sign he would pull out saying "Defense".
     
    #31 Downtownbrown, Jan 5, 2010
  12. The_Yoyo

    The_Yoyo Member

    Joined:
    Dec 25, 2001
    Messages:
    16,683
    Likes Received:
    2,873
    update looks like he is back in miami

    from Woj's twitter

     
    #32 The_Yoyo, Jan 5, 2010
  13. tingYAO

    tingYAO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2009
    Messages:
    209
    Likes Received:
    27
    Git er done Morely
     
    #33 tingYAO, Jan 5, 2010
  14. s2kboy16

    s2kboy16 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2008
    Messages:
    271
    Likes Received:
    15
    According to @WojYahooNBA, Miami agreed to send Chris Quinn to Nets for future 2nd and cash to free roster spot and sign Rafer Alston.

    So Rafer to Miami it seems.
     
    #34 s2kboy16, Jan 5, 2010
  15. s2kboy16

    s2kboy16 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2008
    Messages:
    271
    Likes Received:
    15
    Beat me to it...lol.
     
    #35 s2kboy16, Jan 5, 2010
  16. RV6

    RV6 Member

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2008
    Messages:
    25,522
    Likes Received:
    1,109
    wow hadnt seen that before, terrible..especially because it's lopez, not some punk ass knuckle head rook. Lopez is young but smart enough to understand the game.
     
    #36 RV6, Jan 5, 2010
  17. Shaud

    Shaud Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2008
    Messages:
    18,350
    Likes Received:
    451
    Good for Rafer. Good luck
     
    #37 Shaud, Jan 5, 2010
  18. BrotherFish

    BrotherFish Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2006
    Messages:
    501
    Likes Received:
    28

    Ahhh...but is he really gone? Just some thoughts that make me go hmmm?????

    Maybe he just grew taller and pretends he got a ring...... And to think we were done with the Sir-Bricks-A-Lot lineage. :(
     
    #38 BrotherFish, Jan 5, 2010
  19. afnorth123

    afnorth123 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2009
    Messages:
    69
    Likes Received:
    2
    Rafer is a solid point guard..he cant shoot a lick but He CAN run an offense well and plays Great D..
     
    #39 afnorth123, Jan 5, 2010
    1 person likes this.
  20. vlaurelio

    vlaurelio Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2005
    Messages:
    21,310
    Likes Received:
    11,755
    :confused:
     
    #40 vlaurelio, Jan 5, 2010
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 5

Share This Page

Style
ClutchFans Dark

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now