Bowen: Brent opting out was "disturbing"

[wildbill2u]

Frankly, I think Barry will get more minutes in Houston. They have a serious problem at PG and SG when T-Mac is at SF.

They may have promised him that he'd play a bigger role and a player with Barry's compe iveness would probably react positively to that if he thinks there is still plenty of gas in his tank.

[The Franchise]

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.

So your telling me that with the teammates he had he was supposed to win those series? When has he ever had the better team going into a series.The team he had in that Detroit series would not have won 20 games without T-mac.Even in that Dallas series Bobby Sura, our starting point, was hurt, and Juwan Howard, our starting powerforward, never played a single game. Nobody in the league has to deal with the pressure that Tracy does. Kobe doesn't even recieve the attention that Tracy does because he has help. As for all these superstars who have do less with more I'd like some names. Give me 3 names and I'll accept what your saying, but you won't be able to.

[ShoogarBear]

Bruce found his lack of faith . . . disturbing.

[Ronaldo McDonald]

Bruce is generally pretty well-spoken, but he does have a tendency to use wierd words to describe thngs.

[SenorSpur]

I'm thinking if they sign Frank Brickowski I'm gonna burn down Toyota Center.

...or even Peter Gudmundson, for that matter.

[MarHill]

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.

I agree.

Brent Barry had his time with Spurs and I can understand on some level why he opted-out.

But the Spurs had decided to move in a different direction (when he opted-out) and I have no problem with that either.

Good luck to him in Houston! (not against the Spurs though....LOL!!!!)

[Anti.Hero]

If Finley stays I'm cheering for the Bobcats. No joke.

[ducks]

do not let the door hit you on the way out

[T Park]

If Finley stays I'm cheering for the Bobcats. No joke.

Ur a nut if true.

[rAm]

Bruce found his lack of faith . . . disturbing.

[Man of Steel]

If Finley stays I'm cheering for the Bobcats. No joke.

Por que?

[jay014]

barry will not make a three on bowen

He will. Then Bowen will make sure he dosen't make another one by making sure Brent sprains an ankle.

[wireonfire]

If I had to take a guess, I would say he did it for security reasons. He spent the past four seasons here on the trading block, even though he was contributing well. Last year he even got dealt and brought back. Now, the Spurs are obviously playing the patient game with their veteran players to see how the Free Agent market pans out.

After a while, I'm sure anybody would get tired of feeling so dispensable. It's like trying to work hard for a job that could lay you off at any point. By going to Houston, Barry finally got to decide what HE wanted to do with his career.

When it comes down to it, the only person who really knows why Brent Barry opted out is Brent Barry.

Or maybe he thinks Htown has better chance to win next couple years. And he'll likely see more minutes on the court.

The rumor in Houston is that he was gonna sign with the Rockets last season had Yao not gone down right at the time he was about to make a decision.

[DPG21920]

H-Town, if healthy has just as good of a chance as the Spurs. Plus, Brent did get kind of yanked around while he was here and he has every right to go for more money and playing time. He does not owe the Spurs anything, just like Maggette and just like every other player that people think should play for less just because they are the Spurs.

Having said that...It is going to be great fun to watch the Gino and Parker absolutely torch Bones if he dares to be on the floor at the same time.

[Mr. Body]

H-Town, if healthy has just as good of a chance as the Spurs. Plus, Brent did get kind of yanked around while he was here and he has every right to go for more money and playing time. He does not owe the Spurs anything, just like Maggette and just like every other player that people think should play for less just because they are the Spurs.

Agreed. He can play a better role for Houston, anyway.

[Obstructed_View]

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.

Brent's shot attempts didn't go down as much as his shooting percentage, assists and rebounds went down. Nobody expected him to drop to the fourth or fifth scoring option; you certainly can't tell me that the starting job wasn't his to lose if Manu was going to come off the bench. Since he had Finley's defense as a measuring stick, it was mainly his inability to pull the trigger on wide open jumpers that was a contributor to his lack of minutes than anything else. Since his numbers never recovered to anything near when he was in Seattle then calling his tenure a disappointment isn't even close to harsh, it's simply to put into perspective for the people that were calling for him to be traded the last two years and are now ready to slash their wrists that he's gone. Three point shooters typically thrive when playing next to Timmy. Barry should have been feasting while he was here.

[waly.mg]

For everything, there is a season. A season for Brent Barry, a season for Robert Horry. And now a season for Hill, Gist and hopefully Tolliver...

I Fix, A season for Barry and a Career for Robert Horry

[I. Hustle]

Don’t let the door hit ya on the vagina

[angel_luv]

I didn't realize that Brent opted out.

Boo Brent.

You can't be the Mango Tree.

[Fingaroll44]

Brent left because he feels like he has 2 yrs left and doesnt want to "waste" them whilst being used sparingly...something to that effect...and he is somewhat of defensive liability which translates to languishing on the the bench in Pops system....

[Harry Callahan]

Brent helped the team out a lot and was a really good guy in the locker room from what I gathered. I wish he would have gone to the Eastern Conf, but all Barrys must end up in Houston. Weird.

[jack sommerset]

I 'm telling you the Spurs screwed Barry. The guy was traded and could have signed last year. Instead he came back. Something was promised to him and when he did not get it he BOLTED. Good for Barry. In the long run noone cares because its Barry and Bowen is a baby.