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Actually Barry would be playing the same role on the Rockets that he did on the Spurs. Sporadic minutes of time but mainly warming the end of the bench with his butt.
The Rockets won't win a championship if Barry goes there...
And besides...like the Rockets said...he'd be following in the footsteps of his father and brother in Houston...they didn't win championships there either.
There are teams Barry can help win a championship....but the Rockets aren't one of them....that's too much choke on one team for any player to fix.
If he doesn't resign with the Spurs, I hope he does go to the Rockets.
If you guys wanted a 2 guard that could help you beat the Spurs...you should have kept Bonzi.
Actually Barry would be playing the same role on the Rockets that he did on the Spurs. Sporadic minutes of time but mainly warming the end of the bench with his butt.
That's too bad for you...as he's the one perimeter guy on your roster that isn't a choker...
The more Alston threes the better I always say...and playoff TMac...
So how long did it take for DRob to get a championship? how long did it take for the San Antonio Spurs to win a championship? How long did it take for KG to advance pass the first round of the playoffs?
Just because TMac and Yao choked for 2 playoffs series together doesnt mean we will never get a championship. And with Brent's shooting ability, theres no way teams can double team Yao and TMac without paying the price.
and one last time, we want to keep Bonzi, but we cant afford to resign him. We want to get rid of MJ's contract, too.
Well at least Barry has a more complete game over Novak. I don't think that Barry necessarily shoots the 3 ptr better than Novak but he at least he can play better defense than Novak.
I don't know...how long did it take them to lead their teams to the worst record in the NBA and have the second longest losing streak in history(and longest by anyone whoever called themselves a star)...like TMac?
Oh wait...they didn't. No one in NBA history did..but TMac.
Just because TMac and Yao choked for 2 playoffs series together doesnt mean we will never get a championship. And with Brent's shooting ability, theres no way teams can double team Yao and TMac without paying the price.
and one last time, we want to keep Bonzi, but we cant afford to resign him. We want to get rid of MJ's contract, too.
You'd need a coach that can stop choking instead of one who creates it...
Adelman will have your entire team and fanbase convinced that there's no way the Rockets can win because the refs are throwing the game...sooner, or later.
FWIW, you guys will make it out of the first round...but you won't be winning a le.
Even if your team wasn't genetically predisposed to choke...Yao and TMac aren't complimentary players...and teams will exploit that in the post season.
His best bet for a pivotal role would be "I hate to say this" would be on the Suns. They need three point shooters on that team and they run a lot so Barry would get more chances there. Rockets, they got a pretty good rotation, so Barry would get limited minutes there. Maybe 10 min or so a game if he's lucky.
And the Spurs know Scola is a choker as well...that's why they were comfortable adding him to the Adelman TMac mix....
Suns have a long history of brining guys in like Barry and then burying them deep at the end of the bench. Does he trust D'Antoni and his penchant for seven man rotations?
McGrady has choked so many times they ought to pin Heimlich maneuver instructions to the back of his jersey.
Did they do it on David Robinson's Jersey?
Barry and D'antoni will be a match made in heaven for both of them. Barry will get minutes with D'antoni.
IF I had to rate the smartest offensive players in the NBA it'd go like this..
Robert Horry(the smartest player period, and probably the smartest coach as well. Genius level)
Steve Nash
Brent Barry
All those fast passes that everyone thought was Barry being afraid.....D'antoni will have a wet dream over those, and Barry loves to run.
I'm telling you....if he goes to the Suns...we will see a running team win a championship IMO.
Barry and Nash usually rank 1 and 2 in the league in true shooting PCT as well...pairing them with Amare and Shaq? Damn...that's going to suck. They also both shoot @ 50% from the field and 40% from 3.
The Suns may end up setting the playoff record for team FG%. They'll be no defending them with the way Nash and Barry can whip the ball around the court instantaneously...to the open guy...and I'm talking about the half court game there....forget about transition, the best part of their games.
The Suns will maximize Barry's offensive talents(and he's got a of a lot more than anyone gives him credit for)....they'll also be able to send Nash to the bench and trot out an extremely similar player to get minutes at the point now...and unlike here...they'll love Barry pass first at ude in Phoenix....all those scorers will anyway...
Last edited by whottt; 02-24-2008 at 02:25 PM.
That doesn't negate the fact that McGrady is a choker. DRob got the rings, btw
whottt i never comprehended the depth of you Barry love before.
yes, and McGrady is still competing in the playoffs
TMac will end his career with at least a ring
Out in the first round is light years away from a 'Ship. Even when the Spurs weren't hoisting the trophy, they were making some forays into the second round and one to the WCFs.
If you're using the Spurs as a template, you'd better hope for a Duncan in the draft. If you're using Minny, hang yourself. KG only got out of the first round once, and the franchise ultimately failed, shipping him off to Beantown.
Posting completely accurate stats and pointing out the similarities between Nash and Barry's strenghts = love?
I call it objective fact...if he goes to the Suns they'll be adding a mini Nash to their roster...Nash is already almolst capable of beating any team in the NBA by himself in D'antoni's system...they really don't need much to get over the hump...Barry and ing Shaq O'Neal will do it.
I think the league should give TMac an honorary ring if he can make the second round.yes, and McGrady is still competing in the playoffs
TMac will end his career with at least a ring
All the more opportunity for him to chokeyes, and McGrady is still competing in the playoffs
Thanks for the insight, Nostradamus.TMac will end his career with at least a ring
And BTW...it's good to see that defensive stud Marion has turned the Heat around...he puts up the least impactful stats in the NBA.
I think Barry will come back to the Spurs. He's got a home in SA, his family is there, he's familiar with the team (i.e. no learning curve), he's won 2 rings with the Spurs (and I'm sure he's grateful for that opportunity), and I'm sure CIA Pop worked it out with him beforehand.
By David Robinson's 11th season, his teams had won 10 playoff series, won a championship, and played in 2 conference finals. (without Duncan, Robinson had won 5 series and reached a conference finals)
It's Tracy McGrady's 11th season. His teams have lost all 6 playoff series in which he's played, including blowing a 3-1 lead, lost a series in which they had a 2-0 lead coming home, and lost another series in which they had a 2-0 lead and played Game 7 at home.
I'd say the differences are pretty stark.
The best thing for Brent is to go someplace where he will be given the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution and that simply is not San Antonio.
Yeah, he was averaging over 20 mpg in December before the injury. He would never have a chance to play meaningful minutes if he got healthy ever again.
I don't...I think that er is going to the Suns.
1. He's an offensive guy, not a defensive guy. The lure of winning a championship with an offensive team is going to be a strong one.
2. Just because Barry is a pro who never complained about the way he was used here doesn't mean he liked it. I can almost guarantee you he didn't. I can almost promise you he has some issues with Pop's, if you can't play D you're a piece of philosophy...and the Suns provide a rare opportunity to prove his point.
3. Steve (Benedict Arnold) Kerr - He knows exactly what Barry went through, becuae he went through the same thing with Pop. You know the Spurs wanted to resign Kerr and he wouldn't do it...after 5 years of being told he wasn't good enough to be on the court, he just wasn't into it anymore. And that's basically what happened to Barry. They'll be able to commiserate. And remember...Barry came here to "Steve Kerr it" for a few years. If anyone can help Barry Steve Kerr it...it's Steve Kerr.
No...I don't think Barry will be back. I think he is going to the Suns. I don't think he's got any deep loyalty to the Spurs...and they certainly never had any to him. And it's not like he's deeply loyal himself to begin with...just ask Seattle.
I hope I'm wrong...but it just makes too much sense.
Hopefully the Suns age will catch up to them....in particular Nash and Shaq.
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