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I didn't say Houston has a better shot of winning than the Spurs.
I suggested that maybe Barry feels that way.
I agree with most of what you're saying but to say that Houston has a better shot of winning than the SpursThe ONLY way that could happen is IF Tmac and Yao stay healthy and play togther in the playoffs....not likely.
I didn't say Houston has a better shot of winning than the Spurs.
I suggested that maybe Barry feels that way.
That's so true!!! There is an appointed time for everything.
Great point, Aggie Hoopsfan!!
I've been saying that all along. I believe the Spurs saw what the Pistons have been doing the last two years and thought it was time to go younger as well.
Stuckey, Maxiell, Amir Johnson, & Affalo have worked well the vets on the Pistons Squad. And they still made it to ECF the last two years.
I believe rookies can play well around an established vet core because the rookies aren't called on to lead or carry the major duties for the team. The vets will handle that!!!
Also, I think it's a new season for the Spurs and it was time to go in a different direction. However, I will miss Brent (and Horry as well)!!!
What does he mean by grow?
I love Barry, but he never really played up to expectations as a Spur. I wouldn't go so far to characterize his time here as a catastrophic failure, but calling it a rather large disappointment is about right. If he goes to Houston and passes up open shots like he did when he was here, he won't have much better of a time there.
His style of play didn't really match up to what the Spurs were doing. I think that's part of the reason he opted out. He said as much in his press conference. I have a feeling he will look much more comfortable in Adelmans read and react type of style.
Take a guy who when the Spurs signed him was still a quality starting 2-guard in the league, was a natural scorer, and had play-making abilities. Tell him that not only is he making less money than he could have, but his minutes will go way down and despite being a natural scorer and playmaker, he's going to be at best a fourth or fifth scoring option and most of his points will be stand still jump shots from kickouts and swings. Exactly what should have the Spurs expected from him? He sacrificed money and playing time to try to win a le in San Antonio. He won two les. I think he's cool with it. Now he's moving on. Depicting or labeling him as any kind of failure is beyond harsh as a criticism in my opinion.
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Barry just wanted to follow in his father and brother's footsteps. I forget...did they ever win a le as Rocket? Hmm...
As much as I hate to say it, you don't have a ing clue what happened.
There is a first time for everything.
Pffftt
Not with that MASH unit and collection of chokers.
Give it up already Rocket fan. Adelman, McGrady is not the combo you want in the friggen playoffs.
If the Rockets sign Swen Nater next, I swear I will burst an aneurysm out of rage.
I'm thinking if they sign Frank Brickowski I'm gonna burn down Toyota Center.
If we stay healthy I guarantee we will finish ahead of the Spurs, and that includes the playoffs.Pffftt
Not with that MASH unit and collection of chokers.
Give it up already Rocket fan. Adelman, McGrady is not the combo you want in the friggen playoffs.
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Not with Tmac on your team.
Everyone Says T mac is a chocker, but he has never really had the tools around him to suceed. If you take the time to check his playoff performances he is actually a beast, and that's with constant double and triple teams. Everyone says Manu is an incredible player but he has the Luxury of playing with Tim And Tony. Switch T-mac with him and your team become the scariest mother ers in the league, while Houston wouldn't make the playoffs with Manu in his role. Thanks to Darryl Morey, we are adding more depth which is all we really need.
Never had the tools around him to succeed???? What about just to get out of the first round?
Two playoffs ago, the Rockets were up on the Jazz 3-2 with game 7 in Houston.
In 2002-03, the Orlando Magic were up 3-1 on the Pistons in the first round, with three different chances to win that series.
T-Mac's stats in the playoffs are pretty good. But, don't give him any excuses about playoff failure. He's been in good enough position several times to get out of the first round and hasn't. Sure, it's a team game. But, don't excuse his playoff failures. There have been other great players with less help that have gotten out of the first round of the playoffs.
Manu is winner every place he's played. Can't say that for Me-Mac....And if Me-Mac was on our sqaud instead of Manu we wouldn't make it past the first round...
Your kidding right. T-Mac on the Spurs would be ridiculous. There is no way it makes the Spurs worse.
We now need to resign Horry and Thomas to tutor Ian. Vaughn gets most of the backup minutes until January when Hill takes over[hopefully]. Hill might even play some #2 if we go small. FO hoping that Gist and/or Hairston make the inactive list. If Thomas signs with the Lakers we are in bad shape at the bigs. IMO the FO is gambling that Mason, Hill, Ian, and Gist will be abel to contribute. They are rolling the dice.
Talentwise of course it would make the Spurs better but what about the 20-30 games a year he misses? That's more work for Tim, Tony and the rest of the squad. That's why the Rockets can't win with him.
Don't get me wrong. I think TMac could be a top five player because he's got top 5 talent but his body and sometimes his mind lets him down.
Agreed, but I thought the debate was based on if Houston and San Antonio being healthy.
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