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[Chron] Asik intends to return to lineup vs. Celtics

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Commodore, Nov 17, 2013.

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OremLK said: ↑

DMo has plenty of reach to play center, and plenty of athleticism. I'm guessing his wingspan is around 7'1" or so. There are plenty of guys who play center with similar length to that.

The reason he's better at the 4 is that he lacks strength. That's really the only problem with him playing center. He does have the quickness to guard power forwards though, so it's fine.
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The fact that he sports such a poor wingspan, though—just 6-11, is clearly a hindrance.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Omer Asik practiced with the team but in typical fashion, bolted before the media came in.</p>— Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech/statuses/402530123057876992">November 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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#162 J.R., Nov 18, 2013
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With both DMo and TJones stepping up, Asik's strike is short-lived. Or maybe he just got over the flu.

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Dwight Howard said Omer Asik apologized to the team. Dwight said it's all behind them - CSN

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Baby Omer apologized.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight Howard said Omer Asik apologized to the team today and practice was back to normal.</p>— Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech/statuses/402534469430562816">November 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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#165 J.R., Nov 18, 2013
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Asik has been nothing but a pro until this hiccup, water under the bridge

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J.R. said: ↑

Baby Omer apologized.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dwight Howard said Omer Asik apologized to the team today and practice was back to normal.</p>— Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech/statuses/402534469430562816">November 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>When asked what he thought would make Asik feel better about the situation, Howard said maybe a "nice Turkish dinner" <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rockets&src=hash">#Rockets</a></p>— Daniel Gotera (@DTGoteraKHOU) <a href="https://twitter.com/DTGoteraKHOU/statuses/402535494958870528">November 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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BWHAHAHAHA HOLY ****! :grin:

Exactly!

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rocketsfan4 said: ↑

With both DMo and TJones stepping up, Asik's strike is short-lived. Or maybe he just got over the flu.
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Morey just probably promised he'll trade him ASAP.

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BWHAHAHAHA HOLY ****! :grin:
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Yeah... big fan of Deadwood. Pretty sure it's not how it went down in the locker room today, though. Anyway, post practice interviews:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Rox react to Asik return: McHale <a href="http://t.co/hMAuUVBQyO">http://t.co/hMAuUVBQyO</a> D12 <a href="http://t.co/LhYcSFzId3">http://t.co/LhYcSFzId3</a> Parsons <a href="http://t.co/rT74Nk6d1E">http://t.co/rT74Nk6d1E</a> Lin <a href="http://t.co/OqlWaBdWKY">http://t.co/OqlWaBdWKY</a></p>— Jason Friedman (@JasonCFriedman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonCFriedman/statuses/402536754478997505">November 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>When asked what he thought would make Asik feel better about the situation, Howard said maybe a "nice Turkish dinner" <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rockets&src=hash">#Rockets</a></p>— Daniel Gotera (@DTGoteraKHOU) <a href="https://twitter.com/DTGoteraKHOU/statuses/402535494958870528">November 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Lol c'mon Dwight

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech">@jennydialcreech</a>: Omer Asik practiced with the team but in typical fashion, bolted before the media came in.</p>— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/402530240171622400">November 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Hopefully he doesn't eat into Tjones minutes, I just picked him up and dropped Kanter in my fantasy league.

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Good Mobility + Inadequate Length/Reach + Bad Positioning/"Instincts"
= Donatas Motiejunas = BAD D at the 5.

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Good Mobility + Great Length/Reach + Great Positioning/"Instincts"
= Omer Asik = ELITE D at the 5.

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Great Mobility + Great Length/Reach + "Only Good" Positioning/"Instincts" + Vertical Explosiveness
= Dwight Howard = ELITE OF THE ELITE at the 5.

(Edit. adding this before Tinman gets here. )

and

Great Mobility + Good/Great Length/Reach + Great Positioning/"Instincts" + Vertical Explosiveness
= Hakeem = GREATEST D OF ALL TIME at the 5.
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There is so much right in this post. Absolutely perfect. I would actually rate Hakeem's mobility as "beyond" Great to perhaps "unique." His steals numbers were astronomical for his position.

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After several days in which center Omer Asik was “not available,” the Rockets believe he will be part of Monday’s practice and in uniform for Tuesday’s game against the Boston Celtics at Toyota Center.

Asik has not played the past two games and was not on the bench in Saturday’s game after his frustration with his diminished role on last week’s road trip led to him to say he was not ready to play and to ask that he be traded.

In the team’s daily meeting Thursday in New York, coach Kevin McHale spoke about players stepping up to contribute in any way possible after a tough overtime loss in Philadelphia in which Asik played just four minutes, according to an individual with knowledge of the meeting. Several players, particularly Pat Beverley and Chandler Parsons, spoke. At one point, McHale asked center Greg Smith if he was ready. Smith said he was, and McHale then asked Asik if he was ready to play that night.

According to the person familiar with the conversation, Asik said he would not be ready to play that night and soon met with his agent.

McHale, general manager Daryl Morey and several players have spoken with Asik in the days since the meeting, with Asik indicating he intended to return to practice.
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After watching the Texans and their pathetic mess of a coaching staff and gm...last thing we need is Omer acting like a baby. How is starting for the 76ers better than being a key piece to a possible championship caliber team AND Omer already got his contract and $$$...

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Chandler Parsons on Asik: "I’m not just a teammate. I’m his friend. I am talking to him, telling him we need him, we want him."</p>— Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech/statuses/402545183490715648">November 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Omer Asik practiced with the team but in typical fashion, bolted before the media came in.</p>— Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech/statuses/402530123057876992">November 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Very good . It was important that he learned his mistake . Now he should focus to his game

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