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Yao and Cato together..

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by wiredog, Jan 27, 2003.

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  1. wiredog

    wiredog Member

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    Yao and Cato on the court together.....Your thoughts?
     
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    For whatever reason it didn't last long. I would like to see a little more of them on the court at the same time.
     
  3. Bob

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    I've noticed Rudy played them together for a few minutes each of the last 2 games. But I'm not sure Rudy has any idea what plays to run with the two of them in there. And Stevie apparently didn't want to take advantage of the matchups because he still dribbled and jacked up bad shots.

    More importantly extended minutes together won't happen because we only have two centers each playing about 24 minutes/game. Yao isn't ready to play more minutes yet.

    Next year if Yao starts getting 30-35 minutes per game then Cato could move to a role like Kevin Willis used to have. Cato would backup Yao for 15 minutes and play 15-20 at PF. But we still need to get another big man in the off-season.
     
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    2 centres at the same court:
    A. slower speed
    B. Cato is not a good passer, so transition is not favourable
    C. 2 bulky guys=> not favourable for fast break
     

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