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@  thejohnnygold : (29 September 2015 - 05:16 AM) FYI, it was media day today. Interviews are up at NBA.com
@  slick shoes : (23 September 2015 - 06:37 PM) kind of late in the day but NBATV is broadcasting classis Rockets games all day today.
@  SadLakerFan : (16 September 2015 - 04:37 AM) Man, as a Laker fan, I'm learning how little you care about the off season when your team sucks. Anyway, a quick moment to remember Moses. Still remember watching the 81 team as a kid - losing record, NBA Finals. I would have cried w/joy if they could have beaten the Celtics.
@  jorgeaam : (15 September 2015 - 08:30 PM) http://bleacherrepor...ist-after-crash
@  jorgeaam : (15 September 2015 - 08:30 PM) So to celebrate his new contract, Montrezl Harrell saved someone's life on monday
@  thejohnnygold : (14 September 2015 - 04:36 PM) A good article from Blinebury talking about when Hakeem and Moses used to play in the park. LINK
@  rockets best... : (14 September 2015 - 02:29 AM) I agree totally. I got to watch his Rocket days and the man was a hell of a player. BIG MO R.I.P.
@  Mario Peña : (13 September 2015 - 05:24 PM) Sad to see Moses pass. I don't remember watching him as a Rocket but I do remember his Philly and Hawks teams. He was the perfect man to mentor Dream. It's a very sad day for his family and friends and there are many.
@  majik19 : (12 September 2015 - 09:01 PM) i just saw a post wishing Yao Ming a happy 35th birthday... am I the only one whose mind is blown that he's only 35?
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@  jorgeaam : (08 September 2015 - 12:21 AM) Love it how Hinkie and Morey always target the same players, but hoping he isn't another Covington
@  thejohnnygold : (08 September 2015 - 12:03 AM) Christian Wood has signed with Philly
@  jorgeaam : (07 September 2015 - 10:32 PM) If I'm not wrong, he hasn't been waived yet, they have until october 4th to do that
@  cointurtlemoose : (07 September 2015 - 05:39 PM) Anyone else surprised that Kostas hasn't gotten picked up by anyone yet? I wanna see that guy play somewhere
@  redfaithful : (05 September 2015 - 10:48 PM) Llull line from today loss to Serbia: 30MIN 1-10PG, 0-5 3PG, 4-4FT 6AST, 1TO, 4REB, +/- -11
@  Losthief : (03 September 2015 - 02:27 AM) this dude's gun fired and all he got a misdemeanor at bush lol: http://abc13.com/new...ush-iah/815795/
@  Losthief : (03 September 2015 - 02:26 AM) theres more articles all over, but the jist is houston (and texas) doesn't really arrest for it, they just recommend you leave it in your car when they catch it. So seems dwight got lucky he was in texas and not cali or the NE.
@  Losthief : (03 September 2015 - 02:22 AM) honestly we should just be glad they caught it...
@  Losthief : (03 September 2015 - 02:21 AM) response: http://nymag.com/dai...n_airplane.html

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Don't give up on Jeremy Lin


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#21 Mason Khamvilay

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Posted 15 May 2013 - 08:35 PM

Here's some of that: http://www.youtube.c...dt2G7BDms#t=47s


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Posted 15 May 2013 - 08:50 PM

Cool video--thanks!


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    Posted 15 May 2013 - 10:12 PM

    true lin does have enough to be 6th man, but he makes to much for that. if he can't start then he should be traded. he did progress during the year, but not enough (IMO) to be considered starter material.

    He made more than what he contributed this year for sure. But I was told it was Alexander wish to have him. Maybe a business reason. I don't know. So whoever write the paycheck happy with it, what else can we say.


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    Posted 15 May 2013 - 11:37 PM

    looks like lin needs to work on his putt-putt game too :lol: good video tho


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    you can only warn a man that the bridge is out.....if he keeps driving he's on his own B)


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      Posted 18 May 2013 - 02:01 AM

      That training video was from last offseason. It shows him trying to finish with his left hand; in the games I was able to watch, I don't recall him finishing even attempting a shot with his left hand. I guess it's going to take time.

      One thing I'd like him to eventually add to his arsenal is a post up game, a la Andre Miller. At 6'3 he's bigger and stronger than a number PGs. Not talking Dream Shake or Shaq-brute-strength stuff, just something where he can take advantage of his size; I recall he did it once against Nate Robinson in the XMas game vs Chicago.
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      Posted 18 May 2013 - 02:20 AM

      Yeah, it takes time. Lebron worked on his post-game for years before he got to the point where you can't put guys like Rondo on him and get away with it. 


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        Posted 18 May 2013 - 03:48 PM

        Yeah, it takes time. Lebron worked on his post-game for years before he got to the point where you can't put guys like Rondo on him and get away with it.


        True. But it only took one summer with Hakeem for him to do that. The Rockets should sign "The Dream" to a coaches contract where he can only work with Rockets players under contract. That away his tips don't improve other players/teams.
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        Posted 18 May 2013 - 04:37 PM

        I heard that Dream makes a ridiculous amount for his training sessions, for example Amare paid him $100,000 for two weeks, so trying to monopolize his services would cost a hefty sum.


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          Posted 18 May 2013 - 04:51 PM

          Judging by Amar'e's performance lately, Dream should offer him a refund.
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            Posted 18 May 2013 - 05:04 PM

            Judging by Amar'e's performance lately, Dream should offer him a refund.


            That's because of his failing knees. He was performing well until the knees gave out.
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            Posted 18 May 2013 - 06:00 PM

            I think Dream should teach as many people as possible.  The more players that can do what he did the better--it is awesome to see.


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            Posted 18 May 2013 - 08:48 PM

            lin with a post game? that's an interesting thought. while I still believe lin should be moved, if he came up with a post game I do think it might help him. he is bigger than the average point guard and should in theory be able to shoot over the top. however if the rockets get a chance to move his contract it must be done b4 his value slips any further (IMO).


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            you can only warn a man that the bridge is out.....if he keeps driving he's on his own B)


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            Posted 18 May 2013 - 11:33 PM

            I did see him bust out a couple of McHale's classics over the course of last season....


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            Posted 19 May 2013 - 12:25 AM

            I did see him bust out a couple of McHale's classics over the course of last season....

            not nearly often enough...........I know it's not popular to want lin traded. I rode the fence on him all season watching him play before I reached that conclusion. it didn't seem as if the rockets had many choices to replace him. however I believe that chance for an upgrade is available now. problem is moving lin's contract. he is owed 20 mil in the next 2 years even if only 16 of it will count against the cap. that's high for an average point guard. there are teams that would love to have him, but probably not at that price. this is why I think signing howard and moving lin in the transaction of a sign and trade is probably our best chance to rid the team of his contract. d'antonie loves lin help them reunite while freeing the cap space to chase other option is our A plan in my book


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              Posted 19 May 2013 - 12:52 AM

              Which upgrade is currently available at PG?

              Give Lin one more season AND a legitimate offensive big man to work with before passing judgement.
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              Posted 19 May 2013 - 01:53 AM

              Which upgrade is currently available at PG?

              Give Lin one more season AND a legitimate offensive big man to work with before passing judgement.

              after the clippers resign cp3 Bledsoe will be available........calderon is a FA and can be had for a reasonable price and is better than lin just for starters. I don't need to see any more of lin to make a conclusion. his game has fatal flaws.


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                Posted 19 May 2013 - 01:54 AM

                Which upgrade is currently available at PG?

                Give Lin one more season AND a legitimate offensive big man to work with before passing judgement.


                Ever heard of Chris Paul from Wake Forest? He is a FA PG.
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                  Posted 19 May 2013 - 03:07 AM

                  Nope, doesn't ring a bell. Please enlighten me on this point guard with the two first names and the reasons why he would play alongside a ball-dominant backcourt mate in James Harden.
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                  Posted 19 May 2013 - 02:14 PM

                  Which upgrade is currently available at PG?

                  Give Lin one more season AND a legitimate offensive big man to work with before passing judgement.

                   

                  While there are a few options out there I agree with the second part of this.

                   

                  RBF, you're not wrong--but I do think Lin has it in him to improve--quite a bit--and the addition of Howard would certainly accelerate that.  I think we are in a win-win here.  If we move Lin and get a PG that is ready to play at the level we are all looking for then great--and hopefully Jeremy winds up somewhere he can finish developing.  If he stays, then we get the pleasure of watching him grow into the PG we all want him to be. He has flaws, but I wouldn't call them fatal.  it's about him learning his strengths and weaknesses and fostering the former while diminishing the latter.


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                  Posted 19 May 2013 - 05:28 PM

                  While there are a few options out there I agree with the second part of this.

                   

                  RBF, you're not wrong--but I do think Lin has it in him to improve--quite a bit--and the addition of Howard would certainly accelerate that.  I think we are in a win-win here.  If we move Lin and get a PG that is ready to play at the level we are all looking for then great--and hopefully Jeremy winds up somewhere he can finish developing.  If he stays, then we get the pleasure of watching him grow into the PG we all want him to be. He has flaws, but I wouldn't call them fatal.  it's about him learning his strengths and weaknesses and fostering the former while diminishing the latter.

                  JG I agree he has room for improvement and is capable of traveling some of that road. however I think our time is better spent on bev and lin's replacement. YES howard would help lin's development, but this isn't about trying to work on lin as much as it's about the rockets fielding the best possible lineup. lin is going to be a serviceable PG in the league. however is serviceable good enough? with howard we could probably hide lin's faults better, but why go that route when better options are available at a cheaper price?


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