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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Jayzers_100, Jul 11, 2014.

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  1. Kwame

    Kwame Member

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    The Rockets might actually get out of the 1st round of the playoffs this year.
     
    #781 Kwame, Dec 22, 2014
  2. RoxBeliever

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    wow, will this be Harden part 2? Josh Smith just dropping into our laps.

    #keepingfingerscrossed
     
    #782 RoxBeliever, Dec 22, 2014
  3. shastarocket

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    You guys are kidding yourselves if you think Josh Smith will play the 6th man role. The difference between the vet min and the BAE is about $600K; pretty negligible. Miami would be willing to offer him a starting spot and the chance to stay in the East with a respectable FO.

    Remember, Smith will likely sign for only one year in order to build his rep back up and cash in next summer. If we can't guarantee him a starting spot + minutes, he'll find it elsewhere.
     
    #783 shastarocket, Dec 22, 2014
  4. BMoney

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    This is a serious accusation. Can you site documented examples of Josh Smith "misbehaving on purpose" in Atlanta and Detroit that go beyond bad play?
     
    #784 BMoney, Dec 22, 2014
  5. Carl Herrera

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    For $2M? Sure. Bring him in and see how much he's got left in the tank and whether he fits.

    Smith was a very effective player just 2 years ago in Atlanta. Did he lose so much physically between age 27 and 29 now that he is a scrub or is it a matter of a bad situation/fit in Detroit? Why not experiment?
     
    #785 Carl Herrera, Dec 22, 2014
  6. Rox>Mavs

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    I agree with this. The kicker is making sure he doesn't sign with the Mavs. Nutcase or not....second on my list of things I hate behind the rockets losing is the Mavs winning....a distant second but still second.
     
    #786 Rox>Mavs, Dec 22, 2014
  7. RoxBeliever

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    I think with McHale and Howard, and guys like Terry and Ariza, Smith will behave.
     
    #787 RoxBeliever, Dec 22, 2014
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    Why would u think that? It's clearly harden s team.. If smith were to come here he would be a role player. He s mentally is about championship now
     
    #788 yahboyryan, Dec 22, 2014
  9. MghtyPtrck

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    Dwight | Josh Smith | Motejunas | Harden | Ariza | Brewer | Beverly | Terry

    That is a sick 8 man rotation!
     
    #789 MghtyPtrck, Dec 22, 2014
  10. RoxBeliever

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    His BBIQ has to be a bit better than Dorsey's, right?
     
    #790 RoxBeliever, Dec 22, 2014
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    Chicago, said and did the same thing with Rodman...

    Let the dice roll and see what happens...

    T_Man
     
    #791 T_Man, Dec 22, 2014
  12. RoxBeliever

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    I mean in terms of getting a good player (former all-star) from out of nowhere
     
    #792 RoxBeliever, Dec 22, 2014
  13. BMoney

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    Actually, I found an article with some information about Smith being insubordinate with Mike Woodson.

    http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/downloads/WOG SMILIES/EMILY NEVER MIND Animation.GIF

    I still think this is a gamble worth taking at the price and hole in our line-up. He would be easy to trade.
     
    #793 BMoney, Dec 22, 2014
  14. tmacfor35

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    He is also an upgrade to D-Mo and TJ.

    This board man! D-mo should be used as a spark off the bench when Dwight is out.
     
    #794 tmacfor35, Dec 22, 2014
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    apparently josh smith poisons kittens, eats babies, and will kick your dog.
     
    #795 hooroo, Dec 22, 2014
  16. MghtyPtrck

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    Josh Smith @ 2 million is a lot better than players getting more than 2 million
     
    #796 MghtyPtrck, Dec 22, 2014
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    Try to look at the positives... stop being so pessimistic!
     
    #797 MghtyPtrck, Dec 22, 2014
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    Exactly
     
    #798 LosRockets2011, Dec 22, 2014
  19. MghtyPtrck

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    yes! D-mo can be go to guy when the bench is in...

    Would stagger D-Mo's & Howards minutes... Josh Smith can play with both. It also saves Howard's knees
     
    #799 MghtyPtrck, Dec 22, 2014
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    Lots of talk about Smith wanting a starting spot, but how do you truely know? Maybe he just wants to be in a good winning environment.

    That being said, in terms of whether or not the rockets can improve off this signing is pretty much fool-proof. He is a obvious upgrade at any position not named dwight howard in the front court. His defense is actually very good both individually and with the team.

    Sure he may have a bad attitude, but if other players were in his shoes would you think they'd be happy? Doubt it. Give the man a chance, the worst thing that can happen is we spend a few mil for an expiring contract that may or may not work out very well.
     
    #800 KiLLiN, Dec 22, 2014
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