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Originally Posted by Rudy Was Offsides
You act like they signed Asik with the expectation of getting Howard. The Rockets were advised not to trade for Howard because the word around Orlando was that Howard would never sign an extension there. Asik was a good plan B and it's all going to work out. How many centers are great pick and roll players? A handful? Asik is still an elite rebounder and defender. I'm not sure what stretch 4s were available, but the Rockets traded two of them because of the expectations for Jones and Motiejunas.
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No, I am talking about people who are defending these moves to the ends of the earth.
Fact, the Rockets paid $8M per year for an overpriced point guard and a Center who did NOT mesh with the offense they wanted to run. In fact, he's a terrible fit for the offense because not only can he not shoot, he also can't catch the ball.
And yeah, we have to closely monitor how Howard fits into this picture. He hates pick and roll. Not just hates it, but openly despises it. And yet you have a coach and a star player who thrive on it. Put t his under "wait and see" but it's a legitimate question that of course people will call me an idiot for asking.