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Theoretically, I guess Alston is a better player, but I'm not sure this is a good move for the Rockheads.
Raptors Acquire Mike James In Exchange for Alston
(October 5, 2005) -- The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have acquired guard Mike James from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Rafer Alston.
James, 6-foot-2, 188 pounds, owns NBA career averages of 9.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 23.8 minutes in 248 games, splitting time with Miami, Boston, Detroit, Milwaukee and Houston. During the 2004-05 campaign, he averaged 11.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 25.1 minutes in 74 contests with Milwaukee and Houston. He appeared in seven playoff games with the Rockets, averaging 11.6 points, 2.3 assists and 24.4 minutes.
James was acquired by Houston on February 24, 2005 with forward/centre Zendon Hamilton for guard Reece Gaines and two second-round draft picks. While with Houston, he netted career bests of 28 points, including eight triples, February 8 versus Boston. With the Bucks, James registered a career-high 11 assists November 23, 2004 at the Los Angeles Lakers.
Not drafted by an NBA franchise, James spent one season in Austria (1998-99) and two seasons in France (1999-2001) before playing for the Rockford Lightning (CBA) during the 2001-02 campaign. He was signed by Miami on December 18, 2001 and played 92 games for the Heat over the course of the next two seasons, averaging 7.0 points and 2.8 assists. He split time with Boston and Detroit during the 2003-04 campaign.
James, a native of Amityville, New York, attended Duquesne (pronounced DU-CANE) University (Pittsburgh) where he played 111 games for the Dukes, averaging 12.7 points and 2.8 assists.
Alston played 80 games for Toronto during the 2004-05 season, averaging 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.48 steals. He signed as a free agent July 14, 2004. Alston also played for the Raptors in 2002-03, averaging 7.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 20.9 minutes in 47 games.
http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/PR_j...or_alston.html
Theoretically, I guess Alston is a better player, but I'm not sure this is a good move for the Rockheads.
Interesting....
Yeah, I'm not sure Alston is a trade up for them either.
Now when you go to see Houston games, their announcer is gonna be like
AYYYY YO!
AYYYYYYYY YO!!!!!
AYYY YO!!!!
The Rockets traded away defense for more offense.
And playoff experience for at ude.
good rafer is a time bomb....definitely not a smart move for houston
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