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Friday, June 26, 2009
Rockets NBA Draft
The NBA Draft came and went last night, and for the first few hours Houston Rockets' fans were on their seats quickly falling asleep.
The second round hit and general manager Daryl Morey hit the floor running. Morey traded for three players in the second round.
First nabbing UCF shooting guard Jermaine Taylor from Washington (32nd pick), giving up cash considerations.
Taylor is a versatile guard who can flat out score (26.2 points per game, 3rd in the nation), something the Rockets could use if Tracy McGrady can't make the impact we know he can or if Von Wafer bolts elsewhere.
“First we got Jermaine Taylor, a kid from Central Florida, one of the best scorers in college this past year,” Morey said. “Very strong, can shoot, athletic, a guy that faced significant defensive attention, double and triple teams at Central Florida, but played well against top opponents.”
Next, Sergio Llull's (Yule) draft rights were had for more cash from Denver at the 34th pick. Llull is expected to stay overseas for a year or two. He's a combo guard, which should fit in well if the Rockets decide to bring him over. We saw head coach Rick Adelman go to more of the two point guard rotation with Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry down the stretch of games.
"We feel like Sergio Llull is an extremely talented point guard, a big point guard, which are hard to find," Morey said. "So, we feel like he's a real good bet for the future for either as a trade asset or to bring over some day."
Finally, Chase Budinger of Arizona was brought over from Detroit (44th pick) for a future conditional second round pick and some MORE cash.
Budinger is someone who can shoot, shoot and shoot. Maybe not the best pure shooter in the draft, but at 6'7" and pretty athletic, the Rockets will take a good look at him.
"Chase is one of the better athletes in the draft," Morey said. "He's a world class volleyball athlete, you know just as another example of a way he stands out, and we think he can obviously be a pretty good basketball player too."
Most fans may yawn at these picks, but Morey and Rockets owner Les Alexander got absolute steals all things considered.
The biggest positional need was not addressed when the Rockets did not decide to draft a center. But honestly it was the best move the Rockets made.
You never draft a player because you need that position. It goes for the NFL as well as the NBA.
No use of drafting a center just because you need a center. The Rockets will pick up a center via free agency or trade. Morey addressed that at the exit press conference a day after the Rockets were eliminate from the playoffs. He said you can't sign a big man just to get a back up for Yao Ming.
The Rocket's may be looking to move some parts they drafted last night and Morey danced around this last night after the draft.
"Look at the teams and couple of teams picked multiple, multiple players at the same position," Morey said. "So it's natural to expect, you know, they're probably either close to or working on a trade."
It's clear Morey was talking about Ricky Rubio *cough* *cough*. We'll see if there will be a move over the next few weeks.
Last season, the Rockets introduce Donte Greene out of Syracuse, and few weeks later Greene was shipped to Sacramento for Ron Artest. We could see a similar deal with some of these draft picks.
Now, Taylor, Llull nor Budinger are the athletes Greene is but all three players have extreme value for some teams. The Rockets can decide to keep all players or move Carl Landry to Minnesota, who desperately need a legit power forward.
The reason Landry is the one name I keep throwing out is because he's one of two of the Rockets that have the most value (outside of Yao) -- the other, McGrady's expiring contract.
Taylor and Budinger will be at Toyota Center this afternoon to be introduced to the media. It's only fitting that Budinger ends up in Houston, after his face got stepped on by UH guard Aubrey Coleman on Jan. 24.
The Rockets literally made something out of nothing in last nights draft. It would not be shocking if Morey pulls the trigger for a bigger splash. As a matter of fact, it would be a surprise if Morey doesn't make another move.
The second round hit and general manager Daryl Morey hit the floor running. Morey traded for three players in the second round.
First nabbing UCF shooting guard Jermaine Taylor from Washington (32nd pick), giving up cash considerations.
Taylor is a versatile guard who can flat out score (26.2 points per game, 3rd in the nation), something the Rockets could use if Tracy McGrady can't make the impact we know he can or if Von Wafer bolts elsewhere.
“First we got Jermaine Taylor, a kid from Central Florida, one of the best scorers in college this past year,” Morey said. “Very strong, can shoot, athletic, a guy that faced significant defensive attention, double and triple teams at Central Florida, but played well against top opponents.”
Next, Sergio Llull's (Yule) draft rights were had for more cash from Denver at the 34th pick. Llull is expected to stay overseas for a year or two. He's a combo guard, which should fit in well if the Rockets decide to bring him over. We saw head coach Rick Adelman go to more of the two point guard rotation with Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry down the stretch of games.
"We feel like Sergio Llull is an extremely talented point guard, a big point guard, which are hard to find," Morey said. "So, we feel like he's a real good bet for the future for either as a trade asset or to bring over some day."
Finally, Chase Budinger of Arizona was brought over from Detroit (44th pick) for a future conditional second round pick and some MORE cash.
Budinger is someone who can shoot, shoot and shoot. Maybe not the best pure shooter in the draft, but at 6'7" and pretty athletic, the Rockets will take a good look at him.
"Chase is one of the better athletes in the draft," Morey said. "He's a world class volleyball athlete, you know just as another example of a way he stands out, and we think he can obviously be a pretty good basketball player too."
Most fans may yawn at these picks, but Morey and Rockets owner Les Alexander got absolute steals all things considered.
The biggest positional need was not addressed when the Rockets did not decide to draft a center. But honestly it was the best move the Rockets made.
You never draft a player because you need that position. It goes for the NFL as well as the NBA.
No use of drafting a center just because you need a center. The Rockets will pick up a center via free agency or trade. Morey addressed that at the exit press conference a day after the Rockets were eliminate from the playoffs. He said you can't sign a big man just to get a back up for Yao Ming.
The Rocket's may be looking to move some parts they drafted last night and Morey danced around this last night after the draft.
"Look at the teams and couple of teams picked multiple, multiple players at the same position," Morey said. "So it's natural to expect, you know, they're probably either close to or working on a trade."
It's clear Morey was talking about Ricky Rubio *cough* *cough*. We'll see if there will be a move over the next few weeks.
Last season, the Rockets introduce Donte Greene out of Syracuse, and few weeks later Greene was shipped to Sacramento for Ron Artest. We could see a similar deal with some of these draft picks.
Now, Taylor, Llull nor Budinger are the athletes Greene is but all three players have extreme value for some teams. The Rockets can decide to keep all players or move Carl Landry to Minnesota, who desperately need a legit power forward.
The reason Landry is the one name I keep throwing out is because he's one of two of the Rockets that have the most value (outside of Yao) -- the other, McGrady's expiring contract.
Taylor and Budinger will be at Toyota Center this afternoon to be introduced to the media. It's only fitting that Budinger ends up in Houston, after his face got stepped on by UH guard Aubrey Coleman on Jan. 24.
The Rockets literally made something out of nothing in last nights draft. It would not be shocking if Morey pulls the trigger for a bigger splash. As a matter of fact, it would be a surprise if Morey doesn't make another move.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
ShamWow vs. The Zorbeez
So, I was watching The Tonight Show today (recorded on my DVR from last night) and uber famous pitchman Billy Mays was on promoting his products and his new show.
Conan brought up the feud between Vince Offer (the ShamWow guy) and Billy Mays.
Now I had no idea what this silly feud was about, but apparently Offer stole idea from Billy Mays' Zorbeez. It came out before Offer's ShamWow.
I started googling the two products and found this.
Also the Quick Chop vs. the Slap Chop
Conan brought up the feud between Vince Offer (the ShamWow guy) and Billy Mays.
Now I had no idea what this silly feud was about, but apparently Offer stole idea from Billy Mays' Zorbeez. It came out before Offer's ShamWow.
I started googling the two products and found this.
Also the Quick Chop vs. the Slap Chop
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
NBA Draft - Rockets Perspective
Two days before the draft, the Houston Rockets have no draft picks.
There have been whispers out there that the Rockets want to trade into the first round, but at what cost?
It's hard to say what Rockets' general manager Daryl Morey and owner Les Alexander are willing to give away. The names that pop-up are Carl Landry, Luis Scola and Tracy McGrady (or his contract).
The Rockets will definitely not trade away both Landry and Scola, and it would seem Morey and Co. are more willing to part with Landry (what's his ceiling?).
Will that be enough to trade into the first round? Possibly.
What's more unlikely, but makes more sense is trying to find a suitor for McGrady's contract. If the Rockets want to trade into the top 10, they may want to look at Milwaukee at 10 or Minnesota at 6.
Rockets need a pure shooter to keep defenses from doubling Yao. Sure Aaron Brooks and Shane Battier are nice, but they don't fit the mold of the pure shooter.
The first name that comes to mind that may be on the market and will instantaneously help Houston is Michael Redd. Redd will make $17 million this upcoming season, while McGrady will make $23 million.
This will make it extremely difficult because draft picks have a $0 value until said pick is drafted.
The Redd for McGrady is really enticing for the Rockets, but it would be hard to compose a good reason for the Bucks to make this move.
Milwaukee may want to dump Redd's contract and get an expiring McGrady contract.
Mike Miller of Minnesota is another player the Rockets have been quietly seeking since 2007-08 season.
Miller makes about $9 million next season, and it will be even harder to nab him away from the Timberwolves because his contract also expires in 2010.
Minnesota will have the cap space after this upcoming season to make a run at one of the top free agents for 2010. The Timberwolves will have only $15 million under contract after this season ($13 million for Al Jefferson). Watch out for Kevin McHale to make a huge move next season to find a wing player to couple with emerging and possibly the best power forward in the west in Jefferson.
The next question is, will it be worth trading into the first round this season? The draft is not deep by any means, but it does have players that may be in the league for years.
The more realistic deal made won't be flashy or made a be deal. A guy like Eric Maynor from VCU, Wayne Ellington out of North Carolina or Chase Budinger of Arizona are all realistic options for the Rockets towards the end of the first round.
I don't expect Morey to pull the trigger just to pull a trigger. Expect Morey to make a move that will make you second guess Thursday but applauding him come June 2010.
There have been whispers out there that the Rockets want to trade into the first round, but at what cost?
It's hard to say what Rockets' general manager Daryl Morey and owner Les Alexander are willing to give away. The names that pop-up are Carl Landry, Luis Scola and Tracy McGrady (or his contract).
The Rockets will definitely not trade away both Landry and Scola, and it would seem Morey and Co. are more willing to part with Landry (what's his ceiling?).
Will that be enough to trade into the first round? Possibly.
What's more unlikely, but makes more sense is trying to find a suitor for McGrady's contract. If the Rockets want to trade into the top 10, they may want to look at Milwaukee at 10 or Minnesota at 6.
Rockets need a pure shooter to keep defenses from doubling Yao. Sure Aaron Brooks and Shane Battier are nice, but they don't fit the mold of the pure shooter.
The first name that comes to mind that may be on the market and will instantaneously help Houston is Michael Redd. Redd will make $17 million this upcoming season, while McGrady will make $23 million.
This will make it extremely difficult because draft picks have a $0 value until said pick is drafted.
The Redd for McGrady is really enticing for the Rockets, but it would be hard to compose a good reason for the Bucks to make this move.
Milwaukee may want to dump Redd's contract and get an expiring McGrady contract.
Mike Miller of Minnesota is another player the Rockets have been quietly seeking since 2007-08 season.
Miller makes about $9 million next season, and it will be even harder to nab him away from the Timberwolves because his contract also expires in 2010.
Minnesota will have the cap space after this upcoming season to make a run at one of the top free agents for 2010. The Timberwolves will have only $15 million under contract after this season ($13 million for Al Jefferson). Watch out for Kevin McHale to make a huge move next season to find a wing player to couple with emerging and possibly the best power forward in the west in Jefferson.
The next question is, will it be worth trading into the first round this season? The draft is not deep by any means, but it does have players that may be in the league for years.
The more realistic deal made won't be flashy or made a be deal. A guy like Eric Maynor from VCU, Wayne Ellington out of North Carolina or Chase Budinger of Arizona are all realistic options for the Rockets towards the end of the first round.
I don't expect Morey to pull the trigger just to pull a trigger. Expect Morey to make a move that will make you second guess Thursday but applauding him come June 2010.
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