Rockets GM AMA(on reddit)

[Nathan89]

http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/10mrkx/iam_the_houston_rockets_gm_ama/

[Nathan89]

"Omer Asik has the potential to play at an all-star level on defense. We will see if he does."

$9mil roll of the dice for all-star level defense.

[Nathan89]

"Lin played at an all-star level last year. Even if he does not maintain that level (likely), both he and Asik increase our flexibility and get us closer to our goals. I also like that Lin has already played for a small yet not insignificant stretch at an all-star level. This increases his odds -- up and down the roster that is the primary thing we are trying to do -- increase our odds of developing or acquiring an all-star level player."

:lol

[racm]

At least he's realistic.

[Latarian Milton]

at least they got another chink cash cow to replace the 7'6 one who retired a year ago

[Kai]

"Each year, the NBA takes the most valuable asset in the game (a scale wage top 5 pick) and hands it to the most mismanaged teams. "

Droppin truth bombs

[y2kbug]

If you had to pick a starting five of all retired players in their prime, who would you pick?

"I am going to include current players. My five would be CP3, Jordan, Lebron, Duncan, and Olajuwon."

[racm]

CP3 - Top 3 "small" PG
MJ - Duh, GOAT
LeBron - Magic 2.0 tbh
Duncan - versatile
Hakeem - homer pick, but still