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Rockets need an Alex English type of player

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by dfbreyes, Dec 18, 2002.

  1. dfbreyes

    dfbreyes Member

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    Remember Alex English?

    A shooting balllerina with a high arching shot. He seemed to take off on the wrong foot or at the wrong time. But he managed to score a very high scoring averaging around 25 points a game.

    I watched the feature on Alex English on the halftime-show during the Washington-Atlanta game.

    I hope B. Nachbar has that touch and finesse that Alex English had. Of course, everyone's different so expect something else from Nachbar.
     
  2. micah1j

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    Yes, we could always use a hall of famer on the team.
     
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    It would be nice 2 have an Alex English type player.....however, alot of the young ones here at Clutch BBS probably don't know about this former Denver Nuggets STAR! Heck, I'm 34y.o. and I barely saw him play on T.V., but he was fun 2 watch, except 4 when he went against the ROXS!!!;) I've been a big ROXS fan since 1980 and this is the only team I ever rooted 4!!! Hopefully, Boki can come somewhat close:p ;) !
     
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    We need someone that doesn't play any defense?
     
  5. dfbreyes

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    Well of course since Alex English wasn't known for his defense, someone who could score like him and could also defend like Dennis Rodman would be nice.

    I don't know though if there is a kind of player like that now.

    Oh well, just wishful thinking...
     
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    I lost all respect for Alex English after I saw "Amazing Grace and Chuck" therefore, I do not want someone like him on our team out of fear they might do a similar movie and embarass the organization. :p
     
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    IMO, Chucky Brown type would be the best fit , a blue-collar worker who are willing to do the dirty work and knock the 15-18 footer down when the oppotunity presents.
     
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    Maybe some of you don't remember this, but at one time the Rockets had signed English to a FA agent contract which was matched. Oh, rats.

    That and drafting Bobby Jones and losing him to the Nuggets of the ABA really hurt.
     
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    hehe!!!

    dfbreyes,,,I like your second pick better...Dennis Rodman. Boy, what I'd give for Griffin to be that strong, quick and savvy.

    xlr,

    I'd like Boki to match Kiki.
     
  10. sicnarf3

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    Actually, we need an Hakeem type player..nuff said!
     

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