Will, I hope the 22 year old former 18th pick of the first round does have game because we just pick him up from our Rocket friends. I hear he is a very athletic and good shooter, but if he was that good seems like he would have played more minutes in Houston. We will see and we do need the youth.
So for now the Mavs will roll out next year with the same core group but new coach. Not sure a Carlisle and Kidd with a partial year and training camp with the team really gets us to the top.
Lastly, on behalf of all Dallasites I want to say how proud we are of hosting the Silver Boot. That was for what sport?
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Rockets: What's the Next Step?
After yet another one-and-done season, Rockets fans everywhere are left scratching their heads. What can they possibly do to get out the first round? Some people are calling for an overhaul, some want McGrady to leave town.
At first, I thought the answer was to deal Yao, who's lack of speed didn't seem to fit our scheme towards the end of the season, for a top-notch point guard like Deron Williams or Baron Davis, or Steve Nash if Phoenix is planning on rebuilding (and by letting their coach, Mike D'Antoni, shop the market, they may have already started) or Chris Paul if we got really, really lucky.
But now, looking back on this last season, I think I've changed my mind.
Before the Rockets went on their epic 22-game winning streak, they really weren't much to speak of. They weren't a playoff-caliber team. However, I think their future looks very bright.
Consider the personal improvements made by Scola, Landry, and Head, and the MVP-like season Yao was having before his season-ending injury, and you can't deny that given more time, they would have fared better this season. The Rockets are clearly a talented ball club, but given that a lot of the non-McGrady support towards the end of the season and the playoffs was coming from very young and inexperienced players, you can't help but think that if they all just show a little improvement during the off-season, then come next season they will be poised to do a lot of damage in the West.
So while some people, like our own Richard justice, are calling for a reshuffling of the roster, the Rockets would definitely be better off if they sit tight and let themselves grow as a team. Despite the first round exit, I think this past season was a sign of good things to come. Heck, we might even see the emergence of Rice's own Mike Harris, who in his short time with the Rockets showed off some down right nasty game. Even D-League product Aaron Brooks had moments where he showed he could hang with the big guys.
If the Rockets are to trade anyone, I would suggest Bobby Jackson. I see why they brought him in, to add some veteran experience to a team with a lot of youngsters. This makes perfect sense to me. But, as we saw in the playoffs, he did not perform as well as we would have liked when he was asked to start in the place of the injured Rafer Alston. Other than that, the Rockets just need to sit tight.
One last thing, bring back Gerald Green! When the Rockets traded for him mid-season, there wasn't much of a place for him, but we know he's got game, and if he can prove that he's NBA worthy by the end of training camp, then I'm all for trying to find a place for him.
At first, I thought the answer was to deal Yao, who's lack of speed didn't seem to fit our scheme towards the end of the season, for a top-notch point guard like Deron Williams or Baron Davis, or Steve Nash if Phoenix is planning on rebuilding (and by letting their coach, Mike D'Antoni, shop the market, they may have already started) or Chris Paul if we got really, really lucky.
But now, looking back on this last season, I think I've changed my mind.
Before the Rockets went on their epic 22-game winning streak, they really weren't much to speak of. They weren't a playoff-caliber team. However, I think their future looks very bright.
Consider the personal improvements made by Scola, Landry, and Head, and the MVP-like season Yao was having before his season-ending injury, and you can't deny that given more time, they would have fared better this season. The Rockets are clearly a talented ball club, but given that a lot of the non-McGrady support towards the end of the season and the playoffs was coming from very young and inexperienced players, you can't help but think that if they all just show a little improvement during the off-season, then come next season they will be poised to do a lot of damage in the West.
So while some people, like our own Richard justice, are calling for a reshuffling of the roster, the Rockets would definitely be better off if they sit tight and let themselves grow as a team. Despite the first round exit, I think this past season was a sign of good things to come. Heck, we might even see the emergence of Rice's own Mike Harris, who in his short time with the Rockets showed off some down right nasty game. Even D-League product Aaron Brooks had moments where he showed he could hang with the big guys.
If the Rockets are to trade anyone, I would suggest Bobby Jackson. I see why they brought him in, to add some veteran experience to a team with a lot of youngsters. This makes perfect sense to me. But, as we saw in the playoffs, he did not perform as well as we would have liked when he was asked to start in the place of the injured Rafer Alston. Other than that, the Rockets just need to sit tight.
One last thing, bring back Gerald Green! When the Rockets traded for him mid-season, there wasn't much of a place for him, but we know he's got game, and if he can prove that he's NBA worthy by the end of training camp, then I'm all for trying to find a place for him.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Roger Clemens: MVP, Cy Young Winner, Steroid User...Pedophile?
So I'm up late tonight, seeing what the internet still has to offer me in the wee hours of the of the morning, when my roommate shows me this ghastly article about the next chapter in the epic downfall of Roger "The Rocket" Clemens.
Apparently now it has been revealed that Clemens had an affair spanning ten years with country singer Mindy McCready. Okay, so he had a little fun on the side. Understandable? Maybe, MAYBE.
But get this: When the affair started, he was 28 years old and she was only 15! Did you get that? 15 years old!!!! THAT'S FREAKING DISGUSTING!!! Of course he denies it, but obviously we are in no position to believe him after he clearly lied about the whole steroids thing. Come on, dude. 15!!!!
This man is not only a lair and a cheater, but he's a god damn PEDOPHILE for Christ's sake! I can't believe I ever liked the guy! I knew he was a total douche ever since he blew me off when I tried to get his autograph when I saw him at one of my little league games, but I still thought of him as an amazing athlete and an ambassador to the city of Houston. What now?
Lock this waste of human life up so he can practice living in Hell before he actually gets there!
Click here for the link to the original story. Die slow, Roger.
Apparently now it has been revealed that Clemens had an affair spanning ten years with country singer Mindy McCready. Okay, so he had a little fun on the side. Understandable? Maybe, MAYBE.
But get this: When the affair started, he was 28 years old and she was only 15! Did you get that? 15 years old!!!! THAT'S FREAKING DISGUSTING!!! Of course he denies it, but obviously we are in no position to believe him after he clearly lied about the whole steroids thing. Come on, dude. 15!!!!
This man is not only a lair and a cheater, but he's a god damn PEDOPHILE for Christ's sake! I can't believe I ever liked the guy! I knew he was a total douche ever since he blew me off when I tried to get his autograph when I saw him at one of my little league games, but I still thought of him as an amazing athlete and an ambassador to the city of Houston. What now?
Lock this waste of human life up so he can practice living in Hell before he actually gets there!
Click here for the link to the original story. Die slow, Roger.
Monday, April 21, 2008
You can post if I like you!
You can start a new thread IF you are invited by the host-that would be me-the girlboss. So far, I've invited Will. I promise I will invite you-up to 100 people can be "invited".
A Girl Wins
You go Danica Patrick!!!! Steve says that he can drive better than you can. I don't believe it. He says you have to win the Indy 500 to prove it. Girls can drive and they can win. Don't believe Steve.
Can the Rockets go to the second round?
Okay, so far Greg, Steve, Thomas J, and Collin all say there's no way they go to the second round. Anyone care to differ?
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