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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by funk8888, Jun 22, 2004.

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  1. funk8888

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    ESPN.com poll results as of 12:30pm.




    Vote: T-Mac & Yao, the Dynamic Duo?

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    SportsNation

    Thank you for voting. See below for the results from across SportsNation.

    Your responses in bold text below.

    1) ESPN Insider Chad Ford says the following proposals may be on the table for the Orlando Magic. If you were the Magic, which package would you prefer in exchange for Tracy McGrady?

    60.9% Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato (Rockets)

    19.1% Corey Maggette, Chris Wilcox and the No. 4 pick (Clippers)

    10.9% Shawn Marion, Casey Jacobsen and the No. 7 pick (Suns)

    9.0% Jonathan Bender, Al Harrington and Jeff Foster (Pacers)


    2) If you were McGrady, which team would you want to play for?

    46.9% Houston Rockets

    36.7% Indiana Pacers

    6.2% Orlando Magic

    5.9% Phoenix Suns

    4.4% Los Angeles Clippers


    3) Would the T-Mac for Francis and Mobley trade be a good deal for the Rockets?

    58.2% Yes, because they'd be adding one of the top players in the game.

    15.9% No, because they'd be giving up more than they'd be getting.

    13.5% No, because McGrady needs a lot of shots and doesn't play D.

    12.5% Yes, because Francis and Mobley shoot too much.


    4) Would this be a good deal for the Magic?

    38.8% Yes, because McGrady's contract situation is a looming issue.

    28.2% Yes, because they'd be getting more than they'd be giving up.

    20.5% No, because Francis and Mobley aren't leading them anywhere.

    12.5% No, because they'd be giving up one of the NBA's best players.


    5) Which ''small-big'' combo would you want for next season?

    33.7% Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O'Neal

    33.2% Tracy McGrady & Yao Ming

    10.6% Tony Parker & Tim Duncan

    8.0% Sam Cassell & Kevin Garnett

    6.1% Richard Hamilton & Ben Wallace

    4.0% Ron Artest & Jermaine O'Neal

    2.3% LeBron James & Carlos Boozer

    2.1% Steve Nash & Dirk Nowitzki


    6) If Kobe or Shaq leaves the Lakers, and McGrady joins the Rockets, who would be the favorites in the Western Conference?

    34.3% Minnesota Timberwolves

    31.3% San Antonio Spurs

    18.1% Houston Rockets

    6.6% Sacramento Kings

    6.2% Dallas Mavericks

    2.7% Los Angeles Lakers

    0.8% Memphis Grizzlies


    Total Votes: 2,750

    http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/polling?event_id=781
     
    #1 funk8888, Jun 22, 2004
  2. codell

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    I wonder if those polls were Chad Ford's attempt to make himself feel better.

    If so, what a backfire...........
     
    #2 codell, Jun 22, 2004
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    It's nice to see in that last poll that the Lakers are next-to-last. :D
     
    #3 Rockets34Legend, Jun 22, 2004
  4. HeyDude

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    thats too funny! :p
     
    #4 HeyDude, Jun 22, 2004
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    Its more SAD than funney!

    Once again SUCK DEZ NUTZ CHAD FORD!
     
    #5 shawn786, Jun 22, 2004
  6. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Codell, that was EXACTLY what I was thinking as well when I saw that poll! He figured that HIS trade suggestions would be the highest voted ones so then in his next column he could say that all of america agreed with him.

    I think EVERYONE should go there RIGHT NOW and vote for the Rockets related choices.
     
    #6 Deuce, Jun 22, 2004
  7. AroundTheWorld

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    I was also thinking the same thing :D.
     
    #7 AroundTheWorld, Jun 22, 2004
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    HAHAH Chad Ford in your Face!

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    #8 room4rentsf, Jun 22, 2004
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    Everytime Chad Ford tried to put a spin to his so called "insider info", he get f**ked in the face again. Priceless! :D
     
    #9 lancet, Jun 22, 2004
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    18.1% Houston Rockets
    6.6% Sacramento Kings

    This is proof that drugs will damage your brain.
     
    #10 No Worries, Jun 22, 2004
  11. Jeff

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    In your face Space Coyote!

    [​IMG]
     
    #11 Jeff, Jun 22, 2004
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    I think it's basically proof that he under-valued the business side of the deal. That poll proves that the overwhelming majority of basketball fans, even the informed ones who would go to a site like ESPN during the off season and look at the NBA section, are subject to the same superstar bias we all suffer. Our deal is the only one offering a perenial all-star and that carries a lot of weight with the fans. Guys like Shawn Marion, Ron Artest and Cory Maggette might be preferable to some basketball experts because of their height and what they bring to a team, but the fans want the star player. Steve Francis is the only real star being offered.
     
    #12 Williamson, Jun 22, 2004
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    I went and voted and thought everyone else might want to see the results after another 20,000 people voted. The results are about the same and CHAD FORD still looks like an idiot.

    nice

    http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/sport...1=20015&question4932=20024&question4933=20027

    Updated ESPN Poll Results on Trade: 3:30 PM


    Vote: T-Mac & Yao, the Dynamic Duo?

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    SportsNation

    Thank you for voting. See below for the results from across SportsNation.

    Your responses in bold text below.

    1) ESPN Insider Chad Ford says the following proposals may be on the table for the Orlando Magic. If you were the Magic, which package would you prefer in exchange for Tracy McGrady?

    61.7% Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato (Rockets)

    17.9% Corey Maggette, Chris Wilcox and the No. 4 pick (Clippers)

    11.3% Shawn Marion, Casey Jacobsen and the No. 7 pick (Suns)

    9.0% Jonathan Bender, Al Harrington and Jeff Foster (Pacers)


    2) If you were McGrady, which team would you want to play for?

    45.6% Houston Rockets

    38.9% Indiana Pacers

    6.3% Phoenix Suns

    5.1% Los Angeles Clippers

    3.9% Orlando Magic


    3) Would the T-Mac for Francis and Mobley trade be a good deal for the Rockets?

    58.6% Yes, because they'd be adding one of the top players in the game.

    17.5% No, because they'd be giving up more than they'd be getting.

    13.0% No, because McGrady needs a lot of shots and doesn't play D.

    11.0% Yes, because Francis and Mobley shoot too much.


    4) Would this be a good deal for the Magic?

    39.1% Yes, because McGrady's contract situation is a looming issue.

    30.2% Yes, because they'd be getting more than they'd be giving up.

    18.7% No, because Francis and Mobley aren't leading them anywhere.

    11.9% No, because they'd be giving up one of the NBA's best players.


    5) Which ''small-big'' combo would you want for next season?

    34.3% Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O'Neal

    28.7% Tracy McGrady & Yao Ming

    11.3% Tony Parker & Tim Duncan

    8.7% Sam Cassell & Kevin Garnett

    7.9% Richard Hamilton & Ben Wallace

    3.6% Ron Artest & Jermaine O'Neal

    2.7% LeBron James & Carlos Boozer

    2.7% Steve Nash & Dirk Nowitzki


    6) If Kobe or Shaq leaves the Lakers, and McGrady joins the Rockets, who would be the favorites in the Western Conference?

    33.8% Minnesota Timberwolves

    32.0% San Antonio Spurs

    16.5% Houston Rockets

    7.1% Sacramento Kings

    6.2% Dallas Mavericks

    3.4% Los Angeles Lakers

    1.1% Memphis Grizzlies


    Total Votes: 22,173
     
    #13 jaysha, Jun 22, 2004
  14. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Hil-freaking-arious!

    Nice one Jeff! My thoughts exactly!
     
    #14 Deuce, Jun 22, 2004
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    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Absolutely! And that is the point I made in another post on the board. The Value of Francis in terms of Business and merchandise is huge. Ford only looked at the potential and basketball side of things. That's great on Playstation but not totally practicle in the business of the NBA.
     
    #15 Deuce, Jun 22, 2004
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