Von Wafer

by diehardhoustonian on Feb 21, 2010 3:49 PM CST

It has been confirmed that Von Wafer worked out with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. After loosing Carl Landry I think it would be a good time to sign Von. Our bench is not as deep now and Von Wafer can provide the depth that we're missing. What are thoughts on this. Von Wafer is a very talented bench player and although inconstant can hit the three very well, even in pressure situations. Plus he is a fan favorite. He really knows how to excite a crowd and is a momentum changer on the court.

Von Wafer baseline reverse dunk Vs Trail Blazers

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Daryl Morey should

A) Sign him

121 votes

B) Let another team like the Mavs sign him

55 votes

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the dumbest thing i heard all week...

I agree we need depth. but NOT at the guard position you douchbag. we already have Aaron Brooks , Chase Budinger , Trevor Ariza , Kyle Lowry , Kevin Martin , Jermaine Taylor , AND Garrett Temple….. we have SOOOOO MANY WING PLAYERS.. WE NEED MORE HEIGHT AND STRENGTH IN THE PAINT (SKILL). I’m sure Daryl Morey will find a good backup for Yao Ming over the summer . We could also use another player at the PF.
NEXT YEAR THE ROCKETS ARE GONNA MAKE SOME NOISE IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!!

GO TEAM MOREY!!!!

by LeviF on Feb 21, 2010 4:20 PM CST reply actions

Wow.

Agree or disagree, what part of poor Diehard’s fairly well reasoned argument makes him a douchebag? Let’s break this down:

*Rockets have 14 healthy-ish players.
*Wafer’s pretty much a pure SG, Rockets have 5 non-PG players that spend time at SG (Martin, Taylor, Budinger, Ariza, Battier). Of course, Adelman puts his PGs (Brooks, Lowry, and Temple) at the SG at times, but Ariza and Battier are also more natural forwards than guards.
*You could also argue that at this stage in their careers Wafer is better than Taylor and Temple (and, if argumentative, Budinger)
*Your “size and strength” argument seems to mean PF/C players. The Rockets have 6 (Scola, Hayes, Andersen, Hill, Armstrong, and Jeffries).

So, the Rockets have 5-8 players at Wafer’s position, but only 2 actually play pure SG (Martin and Taylor) and Wafer might be better than one of them. They have 6 PF/C. Now, I agree that next year we need a big to spell Yao and we don’t need Wafer to take minutes away from Budinger, but I certainly don’t disagree enough to go ad-hominem against anyone who thinks otherwise.

by Moondebah on Feb 21, 2010 5:00 PM CST up reply actions

I think the moment for Von passed when we got Martin.

There’s just not any room for him now.

Significant gravitas shortfall expected in 2010.

The Dreamshake

by Xiane on Feb 21, 2010 5:27 PM CST up reply actions

here's a warning for you

I’m in a good mood, so I won’t ban you, but if you ever call a commenter a “douchebag” again (for good reason or not), you’re outta here.

by grungedave on Feb 21, 2010 5:16 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

What if it's a Jazz fan?

Or do you just cut those off when they try to register?

by Moondebah on Feb 21, 2010 6:17 PM CST up reply actions

Forget Wafer

How many points did we score against the Pacers? How many did we give up? Think our offense is good enough.

by goingforthecorner on Feb 21, 2010 4:30 PM CST reply actions

I'm all for bringing Von back, but...

We certainly don’t lack for depth. Our roster can easily go 10 deep in a rotation now – especially with Brian Cook jettisoned. The only guys who won’t see much playing time are Yao (obviously), Jared Jeffries and Hilton Armstrong. Everyone else has to be ready on game day.

by grungedave on Feb 21, 2010 5:18 PM CST reply actions

I think we're going to see plenty of Jeffries in due course.

Significant gravitas shortfall expected in 2010.

The Dreamshake

by Xiane on Feb 21, 2010 5:25 PM CST up reply actions

sorry guys... ya just got the wrong idea

no offense intended… but VON WAFER is not a pure anything… hes an off the bench catch and shoot player that has knack for getting mass applaud for hitting a shot… sorta what we have in Budinger, minus the athleticism, 3pt % , and work ethic. remember the tirade he pulled off last year in the playoffs with when adelman pulled him out??? i did like Von he did get the crowd going, but bringing him would just take away from the other players we have right now developing…. plus hes not what the rockets need to better help the team going forward…
read my fanpost to better understand my reasoning

thanks and btw… grudgedave im just getting the feel for the blogging thing… so if i came off a little strong for the sensitive or emotional handicapped i do apoligize..

we are on the same team after all…
GO ROCKETS!

by LeviF on Feb 21, 2010 6:08 PM CST reply actions

What do you think a SG does? I’m guessing they don’t catch and shoot…

“minus the athleticism” ?

Did you watch the video of him dunking?

I don’t think we need him anymore either, nor would he fit. But I’d hate to see him in Dallas.

by dacodeman on Feb 21, 2010 7:26 PM CST up reply actions

Sensitive? Emotionally Handicap?

Just because someone doesnt like being called names, doesnt make them emotionally handicap. It only makes you look childish and immature. Your post would have been fine if you wouldnt included all the personal attacks.

by darwithabar on Feb 22, 2010 11:48 AM CST up reply actions

What a SG does.... lol

CALL HIM A CENTER FOR ALL I CARE!

fact is he is similar to C-Buds game but i feel that bud has more room to grow as a player
plus hes WHITE… lol jk but its nice to see the white boy play

by LeviF on Feb 21, 2010 9:36 PM CST reply actions

Yeah, imagine if we didn’t pick up Ariza… I wonder what numbers Bud would be putting up.

by dacodeman on Feb 21, 2010 11:19 PM CST reply actions

Any beef out on the market

Because after watching New Orleans manhandle us inside…oh wait, Rick played…Trevor Ariza at PF last night? ARE YOU KIDDING ME RICK? We need some more Scola guys. More Luis would do the trick (not the sickening 38mpg that Ariza gets, but somewhere in the 32-35mpg range would do great).

B^2
In Daryl Morey, Rick Smith and Ed Wade we (usually) trust.

by Nitroberg on Feb 22, 2010 9:44 AM CST reply actions

lol@this post

Wafer is in no shape or form coming back to Houston. Mark it.

by idlewatcher on Feb 22, 2010 12:29 PM CST reply actions

We dont need Wafer

He will just take minutes from Budinger if he plays and he would do it while playing less defense. Getting Martin already takes minutes from Brooks, Lowry, and Budinger so we dont need someone else to compete for minutes, especially someone who doesnt pass or play defense.

To all Houston sports fans, Houston is the 4th biggest city in America, there will be traffic on the way to your respective sports game. Come Early, Be Loud, Stay Late.

by TexasHoosier on Feb 22, 2010 7:28 PM CST reply actions

Yes Sign WAFER

But, Yeah theres too many players too do anything right now
but hes my favorite player that was a rocket
besides tmac and landry i still call that trade the WORST trade ever. the future yeah right
what happens if this is the next tmac and yao situation, what do you do then. sit back and wait a few years then trade away your best player (s).
If you trade tmac then you might as well trade yao as well.
maybe a sign and trade this summer involving STAT or CB4.
yao is just getting older any contract that he gets has to be a reduction in pay.

by 3LAYTHR33 on Feb 24, 2010 3:01 AM CST reply actions

I think you ar right on everything, as far as Tracy, Landry, and Yao. I have been arguing 20 people about this trade. Finally quit.

However, I do wonder if Wafer’s showman ship was/is just to much for the Rockets now. I hated to see him go but i think we should build around the new guys. This year he might be a good addition, but next year I think we could do better.

Maybe a one year deal and see how he does? Chemistry wise because Budinger might be the new man in town

by B.Sands on Feb 24, 2010 10:39 AM CST up reply actions

Yeah somebody worth watching

Some Explosiveness off the bench.
just like the way he pumps up the crowd
i just think it is boring too watch the games now without anyone like that
but when i see bud out there im just saying shoot the three. very good shot and rhythm
I also want to see more of JT because they say he can score but noooooooooo they dont let him play unless we are losing like in the past games. i just think that we shouldnt try to make the playoffs and just play our new players and rookies to show what they got and show where they at now. Let them progress at see if they deserve a spot or take a spot from our veterans.
Even if we get in the playoffs, we will most likely get knocked out in the first round.
while the draft is considered weak, we might have a chance to move up if we were in the lottery. Perhaps a surprise like the next, aaron or landry or bud.

by 3LAYTHR33 on Feb 25, 2010 12:39 AM CST up reply actions