Now what?

Hey Tom, don’t resist any notion you have to ‘play’ Morey. I would love to see some threads on nonspecific moves and adjustment we need to make from a GM perspective. Kari’s question one would be fun to play around with. But if theres one thing I learned from ClutchFans, its that questions like 2 and 3 are only asking for people who have no knowledge of salary cap, free agency rules, or have no capability in thinking outside their own Red Rockets colored glasses to put in their two cents. Seriously, you’ll be shocked at how many “if we just move Lowry for Bayless and Outlaw, trade for Kobe with Tmacs expiring and Von, and look how awesome we’ll be!” people there are out there.

to some of those questions

8) Look for a better PG? or keep what we have?
A) Morey made it redundantly clear after the trade to bring in Lowry that this was a PG tandem he was VERY happy with. Lowry is a PG he coveted since he was drafted, and attempted to move up in the draft to acquire him. Meanwhile, he must think Brooks is starting PG quality, more so than Alston, if he was willing to trade him (yet Orlando felt the opposite, and Alston has helped the Magic get to the CF).

I think Morey realizes the future of the NBA is about small speedy players, due to hand-checking rules, and bad interpretation of blocking fouls. The rule is, if you jump straight up, you won’t be called for a foul if an offensive player contacts you. However, the game is RARELY called this way. The defense in today’s NBA has no chance to do anything to stop a player these days. Also, I forsee the Rockets championing something that has taken over the NFL- a two back system. By going with a combo of a lightning quick speed PG and a fast, but strong PG, Morey has setup the team to be prepared for any future situations.

9) Are there any Scola’s to be found in the US or elsewhere?
A) I’m not really sure how to take it… but it almost sounds derogatory towards international players. Scola is a great player. If Odom leaves the Lakers via FA, I would definately take Scola to replace him. (Don’t think I’m suggesting a trade. I’d still take Odom over Scola any day.)

bibby is on the downward slope of his career and hes still a good scorer at the 1, but his defense is HORRENDOUS. I would even say that its worse than brooks and DEFINITELY worse than lowry’s. On the flip side, I don’t know if you can even say hes a better spot up shooter than brooks, and he definitely can’t get in the paint like he used to. I would pass on Bibby if I had the opportunity.

and focus on the Ron Artest move to PF. Honestly?

Artest vs. Nowitzki?
Artest vs. Duncan?
Artest vs. Gasol/Bynum?
Artest vs. Boozer?
Artest vs. KG?

etc. I think you got caught up a bit too much in the Artest on Odom matchup, and you don’t give Scola enough credit. While he did fumble alot of passes, I’d say alot of them were as much the fault of the passer as they were Scola’s. Atleast he doesn’t have the hands of some Laker big men, like Kwame Brown or Andrew Bynum. (If you’re that big, and you got TWO hands on the ball, guards should not be able to come in and play after play slap the ball out of your grip.)

Seriously, is better at this point than either Brooks or Lowry? I’d rather find a combo guard who was big to play D on the few gigantic PGs in the league if needed.

There are several PGs I’d consider an upgrade. He’s not one of them. Heck we even saw Adelman put Lowry and Brooks into the same lineup, let’s see Mike Bibby do that! ;)

3-4 years ago? Of course. But the Rockets are getting enough out of their point right now, and next year it should improve even further. PG at this time is like number 50 on the list of things that need to be done IMO

A: Hey, look at this stupid trade idea I came up with! McGrady’s expiring contract and a conditional second-round pick to Phoenix for Amare! Wouldn’t that be cool?!
B: Yes, it would be very cool. There are many reasons, most of which revolve around Amare being a great player.
C: But Amare is a poor defender.
B: True, but his fantastic offensive ability outweighs that.
A: Make it happen, Daryl Moron lol!!!

There. That should take care of everything from now until July. Switch out names, strengths, weaknesses, and stupid trade ideas as necessary. See y’all in October.

commands respect in the post. Ask Lamar Odom. But still, I agree that we need a decent backup center. I’m pretty sure Zaza Pachulia’s contract is ending in Atlanta after this season. He would be a great addition but I’m pretty sure someone might want to give him at shot at starting somewhere.

We’ve been saying it’s the number one need all season long, even after Deke came onboard. I fully expect it to be addressed first if at all possible.

so i wouldn’t be too concerned at this point.

we need backups for this guy though. it would be nice to see yao play minutes that range in high-twenties (I wish) to low-thirties (more reasonable).
At least that would ensure Yao’s health for the long term.

Of course, if the Rockets totally collapse between now and 2011, then he might leave on his own. But Yao has allowed the Rockets to become the third-most valuable franchise in the NBA, purely because of the Chinese marketing opportunities he provides.

But then we’d have to trade Baron for someone, so we need to do it quick!

He was a great college football player but that’s it. He scored horribly low on the Wonderlic Test and has proven that an old man with a scruffy beard is more capable of running the Tenn. offense.

And just to let you know, cussing is allowed on this board.

in the end, all that matters is that he can’t throw an accurate pass or read an nfl defense. He didn’t get the sister fuckers to the playoffs – his defense and o-line did. He’s just an awful QB.

Because he got a low score? Small wonder he was able to get a better score the second time around. How many players get second chances on the Wonderlic?

Vince Young will never be anything more than a mediocre NFL quarterback. The Tits have/had an all-world defense that compensated for a lot of VY’s shortcomings. Once the BESFs started Vodka, a semi-competent (and that’s all he was) quarterback, they suddenly went from wild-card team to division champ. Why? Because Vince Young is that much of a liability.

He is going through the same thing a lot of highly-rated busts went through. His athletic edge is minimized because of the freakish nature of NFL talent. Suddenly he can’t run himself away from trouble, and with his manky throwing motion and complete inability to comprehend NFL defenses, he can’t throw downfield consistently. Since he’s always been able to overcome these deficiences with his own freakish athletic ability, he’s never had to learn how to work to overcome them. Now that the talent level is around his own, he can’t go to the old fallback anymore.

And he has the emotional maturity of my four-year old. That doesn’t help either.

Great college qb, though. One of the alltime greats.

are understandably pissed.

Clips,Thunder, And Grizzlies You Might As Well ADD The Knicks And Wizards Too
And They Could Get The Best Draft Picks And Still Be Fucking Busts…
Oh The Timberwolves Are Extra, Extra, Sorry Its Ashame To Have All These Players
And Cant Never Be Able To See The Squad Gell Into A Contender.
The Bobcats Are A Season Or Two From Being Bottom Feeders To Making Folks Believers.
The Big Cactus In Arizona Is Drying Up And Steve Nash Looks Lost Without Any Help Out There.

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