Yes, he had an outstanding season, which made the big guy going down that much harder to bear. Worse than Mcgrady? Are you kidding me? I don't think there will be much of a problem at all, except for keeping Yao off the court, as the big fella is going to want to play. He'll do whatever Adelman asks him to do, gladly. I can't imagine why you would compare this to the late Nightmare. All talk? Really? The last time I looked, he'd been doing a great job and still can play "Let's make a deal!" Another year? Watching this team play last season was some of the most fun I've had as a Rockets fan. They're record was a miracle, not mediocre. Go take a valium!
LMFAO on trying to justify our offseason by overpaying for Brad Freakin Miller! Underestimating Martin by how? I said he's a great scorer but that's about it. He doesn't consistently draw double teams and is allergic to defense. And yeah, Brooks has his way with the Lakers, but if the rest of our guys struggle against them, which they have, there's no point. Brooks will have 40 points, but it will be in a loss. Scola and Yao both struggle against Bynum and Gasol and Battier can't handle Kobe anymore.
Look. If we keep the picks that's great! So little committed salary in 2011. Just dump Yao, trade AB for picks and start over. Nothing wrong with trying to rebuild this team to Morey's ideal.
We shouldnt underestimate Morey's move for Courtney Lee now. Courtney Lee can definitely guard Kobe. As could Ariza though. Thats what makes me think Morey is not done shaping the roster. I don't see Melo signing an extension with NJ either. The next few weeks should be interesting.
i have no problems rebuilding but then dont be giving large salaries to scola, martin, lowry if you are gonna rebuild blow the entire team up and build through the draft like seattle/oklahoma city did and hope to get lucky with a top pick
Other than Yao and Shane, this is pretty much Morey's ideal team. This is the team he actually built. Right?
Defense? Ron? I like Ron, but he was overrated there. There was a reason Shane was guarding Roy and Kobe. Artest has his uses against people like Pierce or LeDouche. Heck, people spent half of last season b****ing about how Trevor would always go for the steal and get beat. Artest did the exact same thing, only he had better help defense. The way I see it, I wouldn't have minded getting Melo. But how would one have reacted if Houston sent in a offer trumping that which New Jersey sent in? We would have blasted Morey for utterly gutting the team, and that would have been correct. What New Jersey is offering is insanely dumb, and I'm not going into a bidding war to that degree. Melo's not that worth it.
AT BEST, I see this Nets team being like the Timberwolves with KG, however, the one difference I do see is the willingness and dedication of the new owner and management to get better, therefore, I will like they'll be a playoff contender within 4 years, but this still is not a good team to go to for Melo if he wants to win.
Not exactly. I honestly believe that the Miller signing was done by Adelman's blessing. Morey would have probably rather have gone after someone like Chandler instead. You could tell by the body language at the presser that Morey was not comfortable with it, unlike his viabrant pressor during the Martin trade.
Yeah....it dont see how people can say he's stupid for it...he'll be playing at home, for millions of dollars, with a happy wife who's own career will probably grow, not to mention the perks of having a wealthy boss. Pimped out locker room, riding/flying in style, etc. It's a good move for him, even if they suck, it's not like Denver was winning anything soon. It sounds like you're bitter over this trade. Just because he accumulates assets doesnt mean he has to use them or that an opportunity to use them will come along. The assets are good..it's not like their purely expirings...we have picks and young players with potential and both can increase in value with time, so this may not be the end or final opportunity for him to make a big trade. Glaring weakness? We have an athletic shooter and a defender...not sure how that's a weakness on a team full of offensive players...it's actually the combo that helps the most. And why do we keep giving the Heat so much respect?? They're stupid talented on paper, but they havent even played a game. Mark them as a playoff team and probably as contenders, but to automatically place them next to the last 2 champs is crazy.
Those salaries aren't ridiculous and they can be moved very easily. I just don't want to become an ok 7 seed playoff team for the next 3 years by trading those assets for false hope riding atop Yao's foot. Look at OKC. It didn't take too long for them to become contenders (Durant is once in a generation though) and we have good young players already. Morey has drafted and signed players to fit around Yao. I wonder if Yao wasn't here how he'd go about it.
Good grief, we have a roster that most others teams would love to have , but you're unhappy. I don't know what you want Morey to do? I guess you think it's easy to trade for a superstar.
Gutting what? Our lottery team full of role players? And LMAO on Melo not worth it. He has more playoff wins in his 7 years than anybody on our roster minus Lee and maybe Miller. And Artest did a pretty good, take that back, excellent job on the new golden boy of the NBA, Durant. Just face the facts that this team as is mediocre. At least the Texans have a chance at a ring this season.
Heh. Seriously, step away from the computer. You're knee-jerking like hell. We understand you're frustrated because we didnt get your man-crush Carmelo but because of that, now he don't know what he's doing? Go, step away from the computer. From all indications, Morey tried to get in this. What do you want him to do if Anthony had his sights set on NJ/NY and Denver felt like that was the best they could get? Maybe DD is right, maybe we should question what Anthony's intentions are if he wants to go to a 11 win NJ team. Same with Bosh, he went after Bosh but what do you want him to do if Bosh had this set up already to join Wade and LeBron? I know some call him the wizard, but you really did want him to pull a rabbit out of the hat didn't you? Go back away from the computer. Everything will be ok.
I really doubt Morey is done. There is surely a backup plan imminent. This is because we currently have 14 rotation-quality players on the roster. 5 of those at the power forward position alone. I really doubt that we take this roster into the start of the regular season.
An athletic shooter who cant defend and a defender who cant shoot and is a year older. MMM yeahh. Hopefully Battier doesnt pull a David Wesley on us. But good point. We'll find out.
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This is the only real worry, juggling playing time. There are going to be some frustrated players, who can play in the league. DD
