[GH0STrider]

the jazz-warriors game was awesome. I'm more excited about watching that series than the bulls. great game. I don't think the jazz will be able to run with the warriors like that all series. they are going to have to play d.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by ibzrg1570

The problem with a pass-first PG is that it doesn't help the offense that much if the only people that score are T-Mac and Yao. They can both create their own plays, they don't need as much help setting up. What the Rockets need is someone to take the scoring pressure off, which a shoot first PG would be better at. Considering that Marbury's ppg average has dropped considerably over the past few seasons, I think it's safe to say he isn't as big of a ballhog as before and his scoring could complement that of McGrady and Yao. If he generally only passed, it helps his fantasy value with the assists, but doesn't necessarily help the team win. Just my $0.02.

Ok, this is why I don't agree with you.

As you pointed out, the Rockets need someone to take the scoring pressure OFF of both T-Mac and Yao. The problem is, you play FIVE guys on the court at any given time. Marbury not only would NOT take away their scoring pressure, assuming he keeps playing his ballhog style, T-Mac and Yao's productions could potentially decrease with him on the team! Because they are not going to get the ball as much.

On the other hand, you pointed out other than T-Mac and Yao, no one else can create their own shots, and that is exactly why you need a pass-first guy even more. You just need to look deeper into guys like Andre Miller's game to realize what I mean. He has the ability to FIND guys in the crowd and allow them excellent scoring opportunities that they otherwise would not have. See the Sixers' performance since Miller arrived there. They not only played well, guys' overall scoring average actually went up! In fact, the Sixers were 6-19 before Miller's arrival, and they went 29-28 since and WITHOUT Iverson and Webber!!!!!Meanwhile, look at the Knicks' roster. They have more scorers than your typical Friday night's party! And where exactly they are now?

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Ok, this is why I don't agree with you.

As you pointed out, the Rockets need someone to take the scoring pressure OFF of both T-Mac and Yao. The problem is, you play FIVE guys on the court at any given time. Marbury not only would NOT take away their scoring pressure, assuming he keeps playing his ballhog style, T-Mac and Yao's productions could potentially decrease with him on the team! Because they are not going to get the ball as much.

On the other hand, you pointed out other than T-Mac and Yao, no one else can create their own shots, and that is exactly why you need a pass-first guy even more. You just need to look deeper into guys like Andre Miller's game to realize what I mean. He has the ability to FIND guys in the crowd and allow them excellent scoring opportunities that they otherwise would not have. See the Sixers' performance since Miller arrived there. They not only played well, guys' overall scoring average actually went up! In fact, the Sixers were 6-19 before Miller's arrival, and they went 29-28 since and WITHOUT Iverson and Webber!!!!!Meanwhile, look at the Knicks' roster. They have more scorers than your typical Friday night's party! And where exactly they are now?

well said. andre miller or jason kidd would make the rockets a champion. That's all they lack is a solid pass first point guard that is capable of 8 or more assits a night.

[heavyjeffd]

Man the Spurs played like shit tonight! Hopefully they'll get their act together before game 3. ><

I'm really looking forward to the next Warriors vs. Jazz game, the first one was best games I've seen in a long time.

The poor Bulls will really have to do some soul-searching to make a difference vs. the Pistons. As of right now it's not looking so good.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by heavyjeffd

Man the Spurs played like shit tonight!

Sorry, dude, but I hope they play like tonight for 3 more games! Go Suns!

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Sorry, dude, but I hope they play like tonight for 3 more games! Go Suns!

Me too! I'm so fucking sick of the spurs. It's the most boring basketball team I've ever had to watch. And manu is a bitch. I'm sick of seeing that flopping asshole go flying across the arena when someone hardly even makes contact. Play the game like a man.

[heavyjeffd]

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by heavyjeffd

did we not go over this before? Do we need to again? Not everyone loves the spurs. get over it. I bet if it was someone on the suns flopping around like manu, or whinning and crying like tim duncan you would not like them to much either. Besides your boys are gonna get knocked out in the second round again!

[heavyjeffd]

Man you just cannot take a joke can you.

[GH0STrider]

Originally Posted by heavyjeffd

Man you just cannot take a joke can you.

no you can't take a joke apparently.