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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Drexlerfan22, Feb 10, 2003.

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  1. Drexlerfan22

    Drexlerfan22 Member

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    ...I'm not really in favor of trading Mobley. But, there is one point guard I might trade Mobley for to play alongside Francis, and that's Marko Jaric. Let me explain why:

    1. He plays excellent one-on-one defense, and he also gets tons of steals
    2. He can shoot, but he doesn't look to shoot
    3. He's easily a better passer than Mobley
    4. He's 6-7, so he could guard opposing shooting guards
    5. He's even younger than Cat (24 years old)


    This trade works under salary cap rules:

    Houston trades:
    Cuttino Mobley

    Houston receives:
    Marko Jaric
    Sean Rooks (contract expires after this year, giving us more cap room)


    Remember, I don't necessarily want to do this, but I wouldn't be opposed to it, either. Sterling might go for it, because you can't find a better scorer than Mobley for a lower price.
     
    #1 Drexlerfan22, Feb 10, 2003
  2. silvercatt

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    I love Jaric's game. He's a big guard and a total team player.
     
    #2 silvercatt, Feb 10, 2003
  3. Baqui99

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    Jaric hasn't shown me a thing yet.
     
    #3 Baqui99, Feb 10, 2003
  4. saleem

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    I like him but I don't want to give up Mobley for him.I also think that Jaric might be retained by the Clippers because he is a pretty good player and would be far cheaper than resigning Miller.
    I hope Francis will pay more attention to improving his playmaking skills rather than moving to the 2 but it seems that Francis would like to move to the 2 after reading the Chron article and that is going to make it difficult for both him and Mobley to stay together.
     
    #4 saleem, Feb 10, 2003
  5. hikanoo49

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    Jaric will be a very good player in due time but he may be a bit too inexperienced to come in and produce at a high level immediately. Keep in mind we already have a ton of young players and we desperately need some veteran help/leadership. However, if we were some how able to gain this leadership from the front court (Brian Grant, Brand), it may still work out.
     
    #5 hikanoo49, Feb 10, 2003
  6. lalala902102001

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    Jaric played well in the minutes that he got with the clippers. However, I think that Cat is worth just a bit more than Jaric. Cuttino is a proven player in this league; Jaric is not.
     
    #6 lalala902102001, Feb 10, 2003
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    If the Clips would toss in a #1, I'd like it.
     
    #7 kidrock8, Feb 10, 2003
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    Why would LA do this. Jaric is the reason Miller might be in Utah next season.
     
    #8 leebigez, Feb 10, 2003
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    I would do it if we can throw in Griffin and get Brand and Jaric...for Mobley and Griffin.

    DD
     
    #9 DaDakota, Feb 10, 2003
  10. RunninRaven

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    I think the Clips are looking to dump salary, not necessarily just any players. Jaric, as you say, is a good, young player who has a decently cheap contract. I would be surprised if they were looking to get rid of him.
     
    #10 RunninRaven, Feb 10, 2003
  11. Axeman

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    I think Francis showed in the All-Star game that he IS a real point guard. 20 pts, 9 assists, and some AMAZING passes for alley-oops and fast break points.

    He is capable of doing it. It's amazing how good a player can look when he's surrounded by good players. When Francis has a better, more experienced supporting cast, we will see more of this from him.
     
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    I would make that deal yesterday.
     
    #12 eric.81, Feb 10, 2003
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    Agree, giving Cat is too much, a injured Rice might be equal.
     
    #14 chinese, Feb 10, 2003
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    hilarious post. judging a players talents after seeing him perform well in the Rookie Challenge, and 3-on-3 Hoop it up Game.

    I think the Rockets should give some serious thought into acquiring Ashton Kutcher and Tim McGraw as well. :rolleyes:
     
    #15 rocketfat, Feb 10, 2003
  16. Sane

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    This deal works (salaries) I think. If it doesn't, it's pretty close:

    Brand
    Jaric
    Cherokee Parks
    Sean Rooks
    Piatowski

    for

    Cato
    Griffin
    Mobley
    (Chicago's obligation to us maybe?)
     
    #16 Sane, Feb 10, 2003
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    Jaric would be a great pickup for Mobley.
     
    #17 austinrocket, Feb 10, 2003
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    If it means that Tim McGraw quits singing, I'm game. :)
     
    #18 TraJ, Feb 10, 2003
  19. Mr. Clutch

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    Before Jaric got injured, he was playnig pretty well and steadily increasing his minutes. But I think he's really more of a scorer than a passer. He can play some point but I'm not sure how much of a pure PG he really is.
     
    #19 Mr. Clutch, Feb 10, 2003
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    I can not believe than any NBA fan, much less a Rocket fan, would trade a player like Mobley for a player like Jaric. :rolleyes:
     
    #20 codell, Feb 10, 2003
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