Mario Elie on 610

Another vote for Mario. Too bad it doesnt count.

 

3 screaming babies
No wonder he wants to get into coaching, he needs some sleep and could get some rest while on the road, heck I bet he would even be a overseas scout

 

Whatever happened to Samario's?

 

Clutch,

If Elie ever comes back, will you bring back the "Yo!! Mario" articles. Those were great.

 

. . . . AT ALL!!!

Rocket RIver

 

Welcome to the triplet club, Mario.

 

Gina Gaston is a hottie!

I'd love to Mario back....he was always my favorite.

Rocketman Tex....on the other hand....still has a bitter loathing for him.

(I'm pretty sure...anyway)

 

All Mario needs is some twins and he can coach his own team.

 

Saying there's no opening is just a diplomatic way of saying "we don't want you." As much as we all love Elie, I get the feeling Rockets management still aren't happy about his departure.

 

Exactly! There were trade rumors circulating with Super Mario's name heavily in the mix, and he didn't appreciate hearing about being on the chopping block like that. So the very next year, he left via free agency without even entertaining ideas of returning with the Rockets. Things were said, feelings were hurt. I, too, don't understand Mario's sudden change of heart.

 

Instead of saying it was a "very bitter parting"...how about we just start calling those..since there are so many now
"a very les alexander parting"

 

I think the Phoenix years did quite a bit to humble Mario. Time also has a way of healing all wounds.

Perhaps Mario also realizes that Rudy (and this club) took the chance that allowed him a fairly lengthy NBA career. Houston is his home. Mario works with our current players out at Westside. Tapping him for an assistant's position is logical.