Rockets Basketball Begins Tonight -- Preseason Game 1 Thread
by Only_A_Lad on Dec 17, 2011 6:00 PM CST
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PrintAfter just ten days of practice, the Houston Rockets will face the San Antonio Spurs in their first preseason game of the year. And, after spending the last several months with only the NCAA and 2k12 to provide my basketball fix, I'm pretty excited to actually see some Rockets basketball, even if it will be totally meaningless, at least as far as the standings are concerned.
But the Rockets have good reason to take this game seriously. The rotations are very far from set, the frontcourt in particular is a mess, and really only Lowry, Martin, and Scola have their starting places secure. Perhaps most importantly, they're playing for a new coach who hasn't had very much time to evaluate his new squad. Beating the Spurs or losing to them might not change anything, but for guys like Jordan Hill, Patrick Patterson, Terrence Williams, and (yes, even) Hasheem Thabeet, this is an opportunity to show McHale what they can do. They might be worried that none of them are in even normal preseason form, but neither is anyone else, except for newly-signed rookie Chandler Parsons, who spent most of the lockout in France.
The Rockets might also be comforted by the Spurs' announced lineup:Tony Parker and Tim Duncan won't be playing (they won't even be in Houston). Instead, the newly-signed TJ Ford and everyone's favorite ACL-less rebounding monstrosity DeJuan Blair will be starting. Pops' main concern is keeping his veterans healthy and rested, not evaluating the whole roster live for the first time. They're trying to avenge the indignity of their early exit from the playoffs last season (you know, in the long-term, not tonight), not "seeing what all these kids can do."
In other words, we'll be seeing what is basically glorified practice tonight. That's usually true for preseason games, but with the Spurs resting two-thirds of their core and Kevin McHale saying he'll be going deep into the bench for minutes, the "scrimmage" nature of all this is really underscored.
There's good reason to watch, though. Tonight will likely feature your first glimpse of Marcus Morris in a Rockets game, I'd expect Thabeet to get some time on the court, and maybe we'll see the beginnings of Terrence Williams' breakout season (or maybe not). Most importantly, we'll be seeing some freaking basketball, and not that boring college crap.
Things to Watch Out For (for this game and -- hey why not -- the season):
1) Marcus Morris -- Morris is an intriguing player. His problems are well-explored at this point (he's not very fast, he's not a great leaper, etc.), but he comes into the NBA as a very talented offensive player. He's probably the most exciting Rockets draftee in a while (other than Llull, but he's not here right now).
2) Hasheem Thabeet -- BD34 has been at the forefront of the "Free Thabeet" movement in the comments sections, and while I would have laughed at the idea a week ago, at this point he's a more interesting option at center than anyone else. There are a lot of reasons to doubt him, but I'm going to invoke the Gerheim Principle and say he's worth a shot, at least. If the alternative is some ridiculous contract for Sammy Dalembert, then why not?
3) Terrence Williams -- With some good preseason performances and a commitment to defense, Williams might be poised to take over the starting spot most of us probably presume Chase Budinger owns right now. It's clear the Rockets' front office believes in him, though, since they spent a (protected) first pick on him last year. He's athletic, he's very athletic, and if he begins to put those trait(s) together this year he might become something more than just an inexpensive "project."
4) The Defense -- McHale has apparently spent "80%" of his first practices on the Rockets' defense. For a team that was 4th in Offensive Efficiency last year but 19th in Defensive Efficiency, it's pretty obvious what needs to be worked out. But Chuck Hayes is gone, as is Battier. That's troubling, but the Rockets have youth and energy on their side this season, and I think with the right commitment and rotations the team can improve enough to maybe be just average at defense. That would be pretty cool, right? Right?
Prediction for the Night:
Rockets by 5. All of the Rockets are probably (I hope) better than the Spurs minus their two best players. Maybe more reason for the Rockets' bench players to play a little harder, too.
For those of you in Houston, the game will be on My20. For those of you outside Houston, the game will be on NBATV (which sucks if you have League Pass...).
Discuss amongst yourselves below. Pay a visit to Pounding the Rock, if you feel like it. They're pretty good at what they do.
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It feels pretty crazy reading about Preseason games in December...
Stupid lockout. But, the Rockets are back nevertheless, so let us rejoice.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Dec 17, 2011 6:04 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Game thread?
I forgot what to do in these
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Nice to have Rockets games back
Lets get’em
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Hill is starting at center.
Going to get demolished on defense.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Dec 17, 2011 6:18 PM CST up reply actions
Enough of that, you.
You’re using a guy’s non-prepared rookie season and desperate push to chastise a guy who got abused because he didn’t have warning to put meat on the frame and learn a new position while his team’s sieve like defense funneled defenders at him like hot dogs down Khloe Kardashian’s gullet.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
by BD34 on Dec 17, 2011 6:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I dont care
Its just nice to have Rockets games back
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 6:22 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
This wasn't supposed to be a reply...
weird
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Dec 17, 2011 6:29 PM CST up reply actions
It's been way too long.
Glad to be able to watch Terrence and Morris today gonna be fun.
I appreciate the shout out for my participation in the Thabeet Liberation Organization (TLO).
We will have freedom and claimed the unoccupied territory of Center.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Btw get ready for the draft its monday
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
This is like the third time I've seen this 2011 season retrospective on NBATV
I’m getting a little tired of it.
Watching it just makes me miss the playoffs.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Jonathen Feigan interview about the game tonight
Worth a listen before the game
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 6:24 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Hm. I'll summarize it for anyone who can't listen.
Hill starting at Center.Bud starting at the 3. T-Will expected to see a lot of time. Thabeet expected to get minutes but will have to impress and stay out of foul trouble to earn more. Feigen questions our defense with Chuck leaving, but he says “Terrence (Williams) has a chance to be a very good defensive player).” He says he doesn’t expect major strides on defense from last year. Feigen says Dragic seems fine about the non-trade, Scola seems cheerful and happy, and Martin seems “determined and driven”. Rockets won’t try to sue the NBA. Says the Gasol veto “could” set the team back years depending on what happens next.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
by .Bonzo on Dec 17, 2011 6:39 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Pistons resign Rodney Stuckey.
not bad
Daryl Morey's number one fanboy
What a weird offseason they've had.
What’s the plan there, because I can’t tell.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
I still to this day do not understand
why games on NBA TV is blacked out on league pass?Though I refuse to bu y league pass this year
Looking forward to see Morris, T-Will, and the progress of Hill, Thabeet, and Patrick Patterson.
I also want to see if Tiago Splitter can play a bigger role this year, since he was essentially a non-factor last year
why games on NBA TV is blacked out on league pass
Basically, cable providers would prefer if people would watch games on television. The NBA would prefer it if cable providers would subscribe to NBATV. So their agreements with Time Warner, Comcast, etc. prohibit them from putting games online when they’re broadcast on NBATV. Same reason the games are blacked out when they’re broadcast on ESPN or TNT.
Happy were back guys! NBA Go Rockets!
How is everyone doing?
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Dec 17, 2011 6:55 PM CST reply actions
Bill Worrell, it's been far too long.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
as a reminder
My personal stance on the notion of “intellectual property aside,” you can’t post links to streams here. SBN policy.
ok
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
it's not legal if you haven't figured that out yet
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Because you can be held liable for the shit you disseminate through your site.
We’re expected to moderate the board and keep these things out.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Yeah, there's a level of plausible deniability when someone just posts something and you don't take it down before being issued a notice,
but there’s no deniability when there are three representatives in the thread.
DMCA
I guess. And with the way things are going, SBN would rather its servers not get seized by ICE or the FBI.
I can understand that,
I have bought nba league pass though and its not showing there for some reason and I am not in the US so its the only place i can find preseason games, but i do respect the policy here, thanks for the reminder
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:06 PM CST up reply actions
It's not showing on League Pass because it's also on NBA TV.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Its not showing on nba tv over here
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:08 PM CST up reply actions
ill figure it out :)
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
Im a bit too far for that
Saudi Arabia to be exact lol but thanks for the info!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
Live on Saturday Night!
Fuck David Stern
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Too funny
I guess our players arent the only ones rusty in the preseason lol
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
My prediction for the season
I’ll expound on this at some point, but my prediction is that the Rockets will miss Chuck Hayes a lot more than they expected to. I don’t know if giving him 20 million would’ve been the right choice for this team, but we’re going to miss his defense a lot. Especially if we don’t land Dalembert.
Check out The Dream Shake.
The truth is we were an awful defense with Hayes's defensive brilliance
Defense is as much a team thing as an individual thing, and one man’s brilliant play can hardly save the entire team
There were times last season where Chuck was literally the only one making defensive plays.
I like the warmup outfits.
We need black jerseys.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
CBud with his first horrible defensive play of the year on the first possession
Good to know somethings haven’t changed.
Check out The Dream Shake.
Scola trying to win preseason MVP
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
still a young and undersize team
it’s expected, gotta maximize what we’re good at
Scola 3 for 3, the Rockets seem more upbeat and talking on defense.
Hill showing good footwork, needs to finish, strong rebounding presence. I like it.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
The rebounding looks really good
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Dec 17, 2011 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
I like that he's looking around for where the ball needs to go.
Got caught on that last play and dropped it off in the proper place.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Lowry, the bowling ball.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Scola started out hot last season too.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Bullard already jinxing already players.
He’s in midseason form
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
You remember that game where he took off his headset and started yelling at the refs?
I really like him
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
see, I think that's really grating
to each his own.
I don’t like homer broadcasters. And while I’m more tolerant when they’re on our side, it gets old after a while.
I don't love the homerism
But I like Bullard as a whole. He’s definitely more reasonable than most and he knows his stuff.
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Dec 17, 2011 7:20 PM CST up reply actions
He knows his stuff, I like that.
Weirdly, I really love Drexler. Maybe just because he says dumb shit and doesn’t seem to care.
by Only_A_Lad on Dec 17, 2011 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not sure how Drexler has a job as a commentator
But I agree, I love it. Worrell is my favorite though, just because.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
looks like the motion stuff still remains
still a lot of passes and screens
Go for the knees
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Excuse me while I commit suicide.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
#FreeThabeet
My #FreeHill movement from last year finally got supporters and I think it’s going to take off this year.
Keeping a quick log of my impressions as we go. Budinger, it’s too early to say it but… You’re on notice, Whitey.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
T-Will in for Bud
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
He looks like he has no confidence with his post game.
I’d like to see him take it towards the hoop, instead of a Dirk style fadeaway. Still, good to see him getting chances.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Is Hill slimmer
or it’s just his hair deceiving me
Bad pass Lowry
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
T-Will had a bad turnover there
That’s probably his biggest weakness right now. Gotta work on that if he wants to stick in the rotation.
Check out The Dream Shake.
Yup...turnover prone...
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:24 PM CST up reply actions
Flynn in.
Is Dragic still injured?
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
You're kidding.
I guess competition is good…or something.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Jordan Hill says FUCK YO HUSTLE!
I gots some hustle.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
I've had faith in him since last year when the board wanted him cut.
He’s gonna turn heads now that he can finally get freed.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Hill's offense has looked rusty, but I don't care about that too much
His D and rebounding have looked really good and that’s what we’ll need from our centers.
Check out The Dream Shake.
New comibination
getting a little messy on execution now
Jeez this is sloppy. Don't blame them, but it sure seems slooppy
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:28 PM CST reply actions
This is pre-season. Chill guys, this is Flynn 1st time playing with team officially.
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Dec 17, 2011 7:28 PM CST reply actions
When I do a recap of this thing you'll see a lot of the same shit for Williams and Flynn
A lot of their offensive mistakes you can easily chalk up to lack of exposure to these guys. Williams didn’t get a fair shake last season and makes the kind of mistakes you see in a super athletic guy going balls deep. For Flynn, it’s clearly exposure and remembering what it means to be a PG (Since in Minnesota you can pretty much forget what it means to be anything).
Only non-impressions I have right now are Lee and Morris but it’s still early.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Pat Pat injured?
I completely forgot he had the procedure
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
...and Thabeet with the foul.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
bounce pass to the big man
never a great idea, but payed off this time
Crucify a guy for a foul.
Then he gets you the and 1, fuck you guys.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
You just wait, I saw you guys jingling nails and hammers.
I’m not paranoid.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Yessir, Mr. old man
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
Get off my damn lawn!
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
I wasn't trying to
crucify the guy for the foul, it was just funny that he picked one up within seconds of being on the court. It’s definitely something he will have to work on.
by Bobbythegreat on Dec 17, 2011 7:37 PM CST up reply actions
Be gentle. I'm used to this crowd jumping all over him for a mistake.
I jumped… for basketball reasons.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
What number is CBuddy wearing?
Y’all are going to be treated to my game journal for a recap. Worth special noting: I hate every one of you.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
"I hate every one of you."
This is going to be a great couple of months
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Hey! Someone told Thabeet he's 7'3!
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Again Thabeet! Nice one!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
You can't stop Thabeet
You can only hope to slow him down
by Bobbythegreat on Dec 17, 2011 7:40 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Yes!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
His moving his feet, its and 1! wtf
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
IS THAT KAREEM? NO ITS THE ICECREAM MAN
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Thabeet is really playing well.
I’m really scared of BD34’s recap.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Thabeet making plays!!! What a block!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Thabeet vs. Blair
is like a really, really, really shitty version of Hakeem vs. Ewing.
But, yes, Thabeet is looking good.
Thabeet is all over the place
I am really glad Adleman never played him last year…..
How long til people get on my Thabeet Bandwagon?
I’ll rub it in everyone’s face.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Im in but since its the first pre season game, i think i should get a pass!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
I don't ever want to get on.
Because that would include admitting that I was wrong
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
I'm screencapping this thread for later use.
Then when the haters come back out I get to travel to Texas and gloat.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Never.
I rode the Chuckwagon into the sunset
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Most homoerotic comment of thread right there.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
You underestimate my man-crush
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
Sometimes I just want to rec every single one of your comments based on your name.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Please do, good sir.
I shall become the most manly and most rec’ed person on TDS!
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
If we're going on manliness based on rec's
I could just say Fuck Stern every 10 minutes
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Lol
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
I think Mitmil and I have a pretty good number of recs to combat!
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
mitmil's speech type is just awesomely bad.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
I love that guy.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Let's wait for more than a few minutes in a meaningless game
Im cautiously optimistic.
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Dec 17, 2011 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
Says the guy who has been trashing him on Twitter for his hands and fouls.
Picks up one bad foul and shows good hands, let’s be cautiously optimistic, we’re friends and I’m joking. Text is a horrible conveyance for humor.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
As I said the other day
we’ve been in “Radio Call-in Show” mode for about three years now. We have to jump to wild conclusions.
Thabeet has crazy good hands
I knew he had good touch but man this guy can catch the ball.
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
Me too although we only would have cut him if we got Nene so it might have been worth it
It doesnt matter now though, go Thabeet!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
That sequence is pretty much what we need from him, crashing the boards and providing a presence on defence
Thabeet looks hurt
Im always nervous when I see a big man fall
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I was thinking the same thing.
I don’t know if he’s hurt, but every time a big man hits the ground I expect the worst.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Dejavu
We also saw Dikimbe and Oden fall, i wont even mention our main C, my heart always skips a beat when I see that, good to see him come back on though after the time out
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
He fell
about 50 feet, I’m sure he’s fine though.
by Bobbythegreat on Dec 17, 2011 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
thats high
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
it's because they always fall so hard
and look so awkward
The fact that he fell on wood doesnt help either
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
At 7'3" every fall is going to look painful.
I appreciate his fetal position curl afterwards though. He’s fine.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Yeah it didnt look great
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed, he thinking to much.
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Dec 17, 2011 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
not sure about that
Looks like he’s playing faster than he’s thinking, full head of steam every time he touch the balll
Reminds me a little of JT
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
agreed, its the first preseason game though
we should reserve judgement until we see more games.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
I think so too
It takes time, he didnt play much last year as well so I think should improve.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
From everything McHale has said, TWill is doing well in practice
So I think he will play because he has earned that playing time.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
Yea, but do you think he really is doing well?
I can’t see a coach like McHale going out and saying, “yeah, I like the guy, but damn he sucks at practice.”
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
McHale singled him and Hill out when asked who he was doing well in practice
So I think it does have some merit, I dont think he would lie, if they werent playing well he wouldnt mention it in an interview, thats my take anyways.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:00 PM CST up reply actions
Well, could be then...
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:01 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not docking Williams for anything just yet.
Yes, his shots aren’t producing but we talked about him being a slasher before and needing to use his athleticism, didn’t we? That’s what he’s trying to do. It’s biting him in the ass but he’ll pull it together with time to adjust to the offense and his teammate’s preferences.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
I sure hope so
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
For you Twitter-ers.
#bd34sThabeetBandwagon is your new hashtag.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Now I really hope he fails...
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
Im on the Flynn bandwagon
He’s only going to get better with this team
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
Should we all just pick a non-starter on the team and go crazy when they do something productive?
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
I choose Jeremy Lin.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
No but when he has something the rest of our team doesn't we should
He is as quick as brooks
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
I've been sold on Dragic since his Phoenix days.
I don’t want to see his spot taken away.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Im with you, I love Gordan
but man Flynn has tons of promise..
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
That he does, I won't argue.
It’s fair to let him play as much as he can this entire pre-season, but I think at the moment Goran is the better player and it’s not fair to go into the season with Flynn over Dragic based on what Flynn could become.
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Im With you
I just meant by bandwagon that he is a lot better than i have been hearing.
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
Hill is putting in an encouraging performance today
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Johnny Flynn is hesistating a lot
You can literally see him caught between decision between shooting and passing, getting benched in Minny does that to your psyche
It's my gripe right now, you can see him getting a little Francis in him for the right reasons.
Francis did his dribble out and screw it up thing because that’s who he is. Flynn does it because he’s trying to figure out pass or shoot having been forced to give his actions a second thought.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Good call on the Francis thing
He can thrive in this offense if he just gets that hitch out of his game. He is by far the best handler on the team IMO
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
Hill with his hair braided up..
that’s just wierd to see
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by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:01 PM CST reply actions
This is the type of
basketball I hate, I just want more than 5 seconds to go by without a whistle.
Apparently we're trying to get into the playoffs this year, so why not.
I’d rather go with Thabeet, but I’m not Daryl Morey and Kevin McHale.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Still want him.
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by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
I personally would like to keep the young guys we have now
If it were up to me I would try to trade Martin and Scola when their trade values are higher than they ever will be, try to get a pick even though that is really difficult now.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think one preseason game should decide personnel choices
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Dec 17, 2011 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
no, we need to run this thing Knicks style
by Only_A_Lad on Dec 17, 2011 8:06 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
YES!!!! lol
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:07 PM CST up reply actions
Hasheem with the "Fuck it, I'm winded." Foul.
Hop up and put a hip on a guy, see if the coach pulls ya.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
by BD34 on Dec 17, 2011 8:06 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
That's what
Thabeet is going to have to work on, but I have been happy about how he has played overall.
That was on Hill, not Dragic.
He didn’t secure his spot and let his defender get infront of him.
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looks like that's something they have to take off
to be fair, the forearm on player thing is pretty common practice in all levels.
but you just cant touch anyone except for a rockets player these days
I think it's more McHale pointing out that they're not doing anything wrong.
The refs need to reconsider their application, totally legit.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Oh man!
Dragic’s pass and Lowry’s shot, that was nice.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
OMG Dragic is killing it
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Not allowed to post on on SB Nation sites.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Oopss....
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by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I got warned earlier.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
clutchfans usually has them anyways lol
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
Trust me.
The last thing this place needs to be is Clutchfans.
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I mean if anyone needs to look for that they can find it there
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
Indeed. But we are respectable....snicker snicker....
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by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
I was so happy when I found this site a few years back
It was a miracle that allowed me to leave clutchfans
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
it's a cool site.
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by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
Ginobli flop screws Thabeet over with another foul.
I agree with the “Kyle needs to let him get set.” but when it’s Ginobli? You tend to get boned.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Can someone sneak a foot under him when he jumps please?
(Yes im still holding that grudge)
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
I think it was a double basket
Can we count 1pt for Hill and 1 for Budinger?
by RiiseRockets on Dec 17, 2011 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
Bud was very close but he didnt touch the ball
It was clearer when they did the slow replay.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
Very satisfied with the first half performances
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I'm so glad that the early dividends are suggesting I might be right.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
I'm getting sick of this. I mean it's nice our players are playing well.
But this is all fuel for you to be the biggest asshole you’ve ever been.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
BD=asshole?? No way....
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by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
I know man, I am caught off guard.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Right on the following:
I caught shit for supporting Jordan Hill after we acquired him.
I caught shit for saying he relived his rookie season last year with no warning and now has a chance to rectify that.
I caught shit for supporting Thabeet as a guy who can be totally competent in the NBA if he’s given attention.
I caught shit for suggesting Williams can be good if he plays to his strengths (Slashing, that write up will come up after the game for a first impression write up).
I caught shit for having faith in our youngsters.
I caught shit for specifically saying that we’re focusing more on defense with the youngsters since they weren’t all busts, just misused.
That’s the bulk of it, but unfortunately good signs aren’t worth celebrating when it could happen to make some people wrong.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Look, I was joking around.
I’m happy that Thabeet is developing and looking like a true Center.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Oh no, it was really catching shit.
I had to deal with the same regurgitated arguments from most people while there weren’t that many that agreed. It was fun.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
We still need much more evidence before I can come close to saying you were right.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
It's why I clarified "Early dividends are suggesting I might be."
I’ll know by the time the season develops.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Early is a stretch. Premature, BD. You know about that right?
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
I know a thing or 6 about premature.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Lol
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
Just came in, is our defence really impressive
Or is it just the Spurs that aren’t playing?
And despite Luis who’s killing it?
Thabeet is playing well, so is Hill, Dragic and Lowry
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
I'd say its just the spurs shooting horribly.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
Spur shooting horribly
8 for 40 that’s probably more than just the defense, though the defense is not bad, everyone is rotating correctly
I'd like to think our defense is playing decent.
The Spurs aren’t exactly playing well but I live in a land of not making logical inferences.
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I don't think the Rockets are going to go from 19th overall def. eff.
to one of the best.
Timmy and Frenchy aren’t in the game, and it’s the first game of a shortened preseason.
Still, nothing about this is bad.
Chuck Hayes was a big part of this though.
He had a great second half defensively.
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No kidding
That guy was everywhere. Plus the insert of Dragic and more play by courtney
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
Thabeet only fouling once every 3 minutes.
thats an improvement
Is Thabeet really fouling, or the spurs players running into him.
he did commit like 2, but other 2 were bad calls.
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Dec 17, 2011 8:21 PM CST reply actions
Half time entertainment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd2XDbPSiLM&feature=related
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
The gas explosion thing, and the taser thing were too funny come on
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not a Ray William Johnson kind of guy
He’s obnoxious and annoying
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Im not too but the 3 videos included here are too funny
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
Oh it's gotta be killing PP not being able to play
He made such progress last year
I agree, he is such a hard worker
Hopefully we will see him in a week or 10 days from now
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
That matchup with the Magic scares me a bit.
I thought Howard would be out of there by now.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Me too
I dont think PP makes it to that game, I hope he does though
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
I have been watching practice videos for a while now and always wondered who that white dude was who looked like an asshole.
Then I realized we signed Chandler Parsons.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Rockets are +13 when Thabeet is on the floor.
Good stuff.
Let's party
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by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
+1
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, lets all partaaay
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
You ca't say you didn't miss it at least someway.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
especially since it means Rockets basetball is back!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
No, no I really didn't miss Worrell's corny stuff
I’d be really cool with maybe Bill Brown becoming the Rockets announcer or something. Maybe just until the Astros finally get better (in maybe 2015 or so).
Wheres Clyde btw?
I for one am happy we dont have to listen to him tonight
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
He does have some classics I have to admit
The baby seals thing was timeless
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
I gotta say I love the corny stuff
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by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, it combines all that is good in the world
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
That's why you live in Nebraska.
Rimshot for a pun
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Very clever...
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by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
I love it hahaha I missed that in the off season oddly enough
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
+1
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
You cannot stop Jordan Hill.
You can only pray he relents on you.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Usually those prayers go unanswered
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
He doesn't have time for that kind of bull.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Jordan Could play, we need to believe in our team.
Rockets fans are the best!
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Dec 17, 2011 8:34 PM CST reply actions
Blair??
we didnt have a pick that year
We just bought 3 2nd rounders
right
and I remember the draft night pretty clearly. When they announced the trade for Bud’s pick, everyone expected the Rockets to be getting Blair. Undersized, rebounding PF? That had Morey written all over it.
I think his ACL thing scared a lot of teams
cause that didnt come out until draft season, he was projected much much higher
little did they know that it’s not much of a hinderance
Bill Worrell
breaking all the rules
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Lowry loose some weight right?
With my bad streaming, when I watch him, he looks like Ish Smith.
Miss the kid.
Yeah he did.
Smith just got picked up by the Warriors, I think.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
The main problem I had with Hill last year is that he didnt block out as much as I like
That isnt going to happen anymore under McHale. Loving this. Hope he keeps it up
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Anyone else hate it when Kevin jacks up transition 3's with a big streaking down the middle?
New Rockets team, those transition 3’s need to diminish, especially when his shot hasn’t been falling.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
but I love transition 3s
I love transition everythings
you could call me a tranny lover
maybe that was in poor taste but I don’t care
This thread is full of jokes I only half understand
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
I sure ain't gonna explain that one
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by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
Are you a sucker for a good tuckback?
I checked out the craigslist ad back home for laughs, live near an army base and have a ton of cheap laughs at the lonely folks on there.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Jordan Hill with 11 rebounds.
I said he would be an great rebounder sometime in his career.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Double double
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
First Team All-NBA this season, hater.
BOOK IT!
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
have we called a time out all game?
cant seem to remember any
i remember one towards the end of the second quarter
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Did you guys hear about Jeff Green?
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Crazy...
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah feel bad for the guy
I hope him and Chuck get well
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Heart surgery.
Sounds like heart problems are the fad in sports. Easley loses a season to it, Chuckster has a heart condition, Jeff Green needs surgery.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
yeah sucks for the Cs
trade their biggest advantage for a mediocre SF and now he’s injured
well heart condition is different,
sucks for Jeff green too
Eh, Perk was their only option and at least Green gave them some use for when Pube Face Pierce retires.
Because Allen and Garnett won’t last forever.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Perk fucked himself when he said he was going to test FA after the 2011 season was over.
The Celtics just got him out of there.
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by .Bonzo on Dec 17, 2011 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah
Good for him
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
Have you seen it?
He looks like Christian Bale in the Fighter
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
Good theory.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Maybe enlarged hearts? Big guys sometimes have heart problems
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
Steve Novak!
Can we just play his game-winner on the big screen when he enters
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
We're screwed now that Novak is in.
Incoming, 60 point 1 man swing.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Anybody Else see Paul George is now 6'10?
must be nice to get to the NBA and still be growing
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
Those one and doners
they can still grow, D-Howard grew into a 7-footer as well
He was only 6-9 something when he was drafted
Derrick Favor is pretty much an physical double of him then
Amare said he grew an inch over the offseason.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
I think the kid is going to be good
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
That might make Bud expendable which would help in a trade
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
Bud was always expendable
Not to say he’s terrible or anything — he’s a good player. But he was always replaceable.
According to Morey
Everyone and everything is expendable.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
I agree, I would go so far as to say PPat and Lee are less expendable than him
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
We can always find more one dimensional white guys.
We drafted Novak!
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Not really
Less athletic but better basketball IQ. He can do a little of everything
If I had to pick one player to compare him, I would take Boris Diaw
by RiiseRockets on Dec 17, 2011 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
But he just looks like someone whose face needs to be punched.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
I totally expect people to want to punch me.
Only I don’t look like a douchebag, I just am one.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Grow a Goatee.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Used to have one, then went full on pedophile beard.
Then trimmed it down and shaped it. Into a giraffe.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Do we hang out in person?
Pedo jokes are a crux of my humor.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
They've been good earlier in the game.
It’s hard when you’re bigger, because most Guards like to pass it low. Big men like the ball to hit them in the chest.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Almost had me ya sneaky bastard.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
On target pass by Dragic.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
WOW I MIGHT HAVE JUST GONE BLIND!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
Daryl Morey is really monotonic.
Why am I just realizing this?
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Imagine how he sounds in the throws of passion.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
like a well tuned german car
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:05 PM CST up reply actions
"There" and "Done"
No dirty talk.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Hey, let Worrell be Worrell.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Can we just rig this game to give Novak a game-winning oppertunity?
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Id rather have the rockets score a game winner
and then have Stern Veto it
I want to see Flynn out there for the rest of the game.
Looks like the guys who don’t need close scrutiny/evaluation are getting burn right now, toss Flynn out there.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Did any of you guys catch the Shaq commercial for inside the nba?
Really good
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
That one was good, but I meant the one where he sings
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
6 players at 4 fouls or over
And that’s only for us.
Those referee need to stop whistling every contact.
Morey's saying all the right things.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Those Rockets warmup long sleeved shirts look good
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I said that earlier.
I like the black and red combo.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Maybe they make the 3rd jersey the away jersey and make the new 3rd jersey a black and red combo
It would really be sick
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
I'm all for a complete Redo
The current logo’s were incorporated to get to the Asian audience.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
I actually like the current rockets logo, i think it looks slick, very simple which is to my taste
The uniforms could be nicer, especially the away ones. The championship logo will never be out of style too so its a good option as well.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
We're creepin up on the 50 year anniversary of the Rockets.
Making the throwbacks the regulars (the way Cleveland and Golden State did) would be nice.
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I didnt think of that
Curious to see which way the Rockets go, we need a change up to move on from the Yao McBaby era
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
If they change it up,
they need to go the Cavs/Warriors route with the semi-retro look, but I like the current uniforms.
Jinx.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Hey,
Cleveland and GS have the best-looking uniforms in the league right now, as far as I’m concerned. Natural for us to both think of them. They’re good examples.
I dont mind if they tastefully upgrade the championship uniforms
A logo graphic somewhere on the jersey would be nice
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
Has this ever been substantiated? I've heard it before but I'll put money on the fact...
that it’s an old wive’s tale like sugar makes you hyper.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
I asked the same question a while ago.
I got the information that the logo was created by an Asian artist, and that the logo idea popped up because the Chinese audience showed distaste for the Blue Striped jerseys. I’ll try to find a link.
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it's crap
it takes about two years before new uniforms are introduced. They started working on the new logos and uniforms back during the 2000/2001 season.
Thank you for clarifying for me that it's an old wive's tale.
I think any time a country like China is involved the tin foil hats come out. As far as the pinstriped jerseys, they had a phallic cartoon rocket orbiting a ball and looked God-awful ugly, that logo HAD to go and the NBA was moving towards more sleek logos like the Pats did with theirs in the NFL.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Yes,
witness the uproar every season the villainous Chinese voted in Yao to the all-star game.
And, yes, the faux-pinstripes sucked massive donkey dong. I thought the logo itself was bitchin’ when I was eight, though.
"When are we gonna get a big man?"
Oh yea, the 7’3" and 6’11" guys are midgets. Fucking hate how repetitive these guys get. We get it, you want Dwight Howard, we’re not getting him, shut the hell up and appreciate what these guys can produce.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
They can produce?
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Dec 17, 2011 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
We'll see.
I think expectations are for us to have Dwight Howard and anything less is bad, but there’s 29 other centers who start for NBA teams that aren’t as good. Hell, we used to have the only other center in the NBA who Dwight didn’t abuse.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
It's cliche, but it's true
there are only a handful of good “traditional” centers right now. Maybe only three, off the top of my head: Timmy, Bogut and Oden, and Oden hasn’t played since ’09. Some of the star PFs like Dirk and Gasol are a little closer, but they still play the 4.
Expecting a franchise center is a little much.
T-Will as a Point Guard is what I want.
But we’re loaded with PGs
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I want to see Marcus score a FG>
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Dec 17, 2011 9:12 PM CST reply actions
Summer makes a difference
not playing with the team and getting coaching. Marcus looks unsure of what the team need him to do
Nice rebound HIll
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
This is a joke: J.Hill looks like Kevin McHale.
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Dec 17, 2011 9:13 PM CST reply actions
Last year Jordan already had great sequences
But one minute after he was trying to catch butterfly and didn’t look the game.
But here he’s been good for 25 minutes. If he can do that in Regular Season, we’re a playoff team.
You are correct
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
It's McHale, he's likely to play young.
He was brought in as a rebuilding coach and he loves him some Thabeet and Hill. Seems more inclined to focus on youth than stick to his vets.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
There was a user on Brightsideofthesun who's name was DragicisMagic
and when he was traded she acted the same way TCWIR did here.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Greg Smith
interesting player, hand spreads out to a foot
Don't think he will do the team
Especially if Sam is coming.
by RiiseRockets on Dec 17, 2011 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
I dont necessary think he'll make the team
Samhan probably is more polished if we really want to carry a 3rd rookie big.
Simply commenting on the guy since he has an NBA ready body, but just left school too early
Is he on?
What number?
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
im impressed
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:32 PM CST up reply actions
TWill could play, all he has to do is chill.
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Dec 17, 2011 9:20 PM CST reply actions
Glad Goran's ankle is back to normal
What’s with KMart?
Pre-season.
Not gonna play your best player that much.
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BRING IN THE ASIAN THUNDA!
I need another Harvard player on one of my teams so people won’t shut the f*ck up about Harvard.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Ryan Fitzpatrick?
Where do you go again?
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I go to law school in Washington DC.
I’m from the Watertown New York area. Grew up watching Syracuse basketball, Buffalo Sabres hockey, Buffalo Bills football, and whatever NBA I got on TV, I became partial to the Rockets when I saw Hakeem punching shots when I was a kid.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
TWill does that 1 hand rebound in NBA2k12!
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Dec 17, 2011 9:23 PM CST reply actions
I started a new 2k12 game today
I gutted the Rockets (not really — sold Speed to the Bobcats for a first round pick and Flynn to the Raptors for the same) and T-Will was my only All Star. It was bizarre, really.
I then drafted Jeremy Lamb with the Toronto pick and grabbed Drummond with the Rockets’ own.
I refuse to spend money on any more 2k games.
2k10 and 2k11 were so shitty. So shitty.
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Didn't seem to work today
I downloaded a few draft classes last night, though. Don’t know what’s up with them today.
He's great for the first few games, then he falls apart by listlessly shitting himself.
Mostly because he loses a guy who is responsible for 35% of his offense and then gets caught underthrowing one of the premier wide outs in the NFL. Fuck me… I gotta bear through the Dolphins game tomorrow and study for business organizations.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Hand shakes all around
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Good game.
I’m out.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
when is the next preseason game btw?
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Thanks
We might play the big boys that game, that will be a test.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
How did Williams do?
Knowing Adleman he might have not started the rookie
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
14-2
Rubio had a nice line as well 7-6-7
And love with 15 rebounds in 26 minutes
Love is a beast
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
I think Minni is the sleeper team this year
I am really liking their core and with Adleman its a plus, I think they are going to be my adopted team of the season.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 17, 2011 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
Do you guys want my game journal I kept during the game for your immediate reactions?
Or do you want me to save it and synthesize it? A standard recap would just be popping off the box score and some basic “The defense was good or the defense was bad.” stuff.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
I think I sent around to the other guys I'd recap but I'm stick with how to do it.
I know if I wake up early enough tomorrow I can probably churn something out but I feel confident that what I have right now wouldn’t suffice for a recap.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
You're going down with me if it sucks.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
Thanks for doing the recap.
Holidays are harder for me to do stuff. I swung by and your post was up already or I would have put something up – your journal was a lot better than what I was “planning”.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
I figure when I watch I'll do a game journal for immediate reactions.
Buys us some time to putt it all together with worthwhile stuff later, yea? For the Wizards/Rockets game I was just going to live tweet the hell out of that. I will be available for first hand stuff but I’ll also be drinking and yelling at people. Hoping to score a Rockets jersey for Christmas, if not, I’ll be the douche cheering the Rockets on in a John Wall jersey.
My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased
The game journals will be good whenever you post them.
I think a fair few SBN sites do that, and then follow with The Serious Recap, or whatever it is we’ll offer.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Great game, good night everyone
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Today is good day
Horns won, Rox won and looked good, lots of basketball for the first time in forever…
And I don’t even have to worry about the Houston Football Astros fucking up tomorrow!
Would kind of like a recap, just got back from the Timberwolves game.
RUUUUUUUUUUUBBBBBBBBBBIIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Minnesotan Rockets fan
Cool.
Can’t wait for Llull to get into the NBA. ACB rematches need to be played up like college rematches.
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