T-Mac Misses Vote In Rockets' Front Office

by Steve Weinman on Feb 21, 2008 11:19 PM EST in NBA Articles

Or perhaps he wasn't given a vote in the first place, since, you know, he is a player and all.

One way or the other, Tracy McGrady isn't thrilled regarding the Rockets' new acquisition of Bobby Jackson -- or at least Jackson's price. The Rockets gave up point guard Mike James and swingman Bonzi Wells in exchange for the back-up point guard from New Orleans, and the departure of the long-troubled Wells in particular seems to have drawn T-Mac's ire. As per Steve Campbell's Sports Soup:

"It's a sad day,'' Tracy McGrady said.
So how does this help the team?
"I don't know,'' McGrady said. "You never know. We'll see. I really don't have much to say about it. We'll see.''
"To lose Bonzi, that's pretty tough to lose,'' McGrady said. ``That's a lot. His ability to get us extra possessions on offense. Just his presence out there on the basketball court.''

Not entirely sure what to make of all that.

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Stupid trade by Houston

They just traded away their chances of contending this year. Bonzi was that important. When you lack a third scoring option you can’t be trivial with your remaining scorers. When you lack big men around Yao you can’t be frivulous in dealing away great rebounding wings. When you have no other backup wings on your team you can’t be whimsical and deal away your best backup wing.

Desperate behaviour from Darryl Morey. I had a huge amount of admiration and respect for all of his past moves. But this is chopping your legs off for no reason.

He’s getting ready to trade Tracy McGrady. I don’t picture T-Mac returning next season. This trade is Darryl Morey saying we’re not a contender and it’s not about the supporting cast and we know that because he didn’t try to improve the supporting cast. If he thought Tracy and Yao could win together he would have improved the role players, he would have taken a risk on someone. He wouldn’t trade away his only two wings and replace them with Gerald Green who’s nowhere near ready to play such an important role on a contending team, especially with all the youth that’s already on the bench. This is Morey saying they weren’t going to do it, and he’s wrong because they had a great chance.

Houston just lost in the first round … again. The team was really coming together. Rafer was playing better. Bonzi, Scola, Landry and Brooks were all great additions and contributing. This was a different proposition than last season’s squad and last season’s squad wasn’t nearly as far off as the media suggested.

Bobby Jackson doesn’t do anything to improve this team. Absolutely nothing. Mike James could do just about everything that Bobby Jackson is going to bring to the table.

by Who on Feb 22, 2008 1:17 AM EST reply actions

Who,

Fair enough in many regards. Did you by any chance check the link to the Steve Campbell blog from which I cited the T-Mac comments? I think you’d very much identify with and enjoy his commentary on the deal. Feel free to let me know what you think if you get a chance.

-sw

P.S. As I’m sure you’re about to see, new Daily Babble is up on the Cavs’ blockbuster.

by Steve Weinman on Feb 22, 2008 2:10 AM EST reply actions

I love the Chronicle. They give great coverage of the Rockets. Lots of detail and information. My type of stuff. I love their comments section too, always worth checking out. Their readers have plenty to say and lots of interesting opinions on the Rockets.

— Green will not be in the plans any time soon. The Rockets will try to pursue Brent Barry, whom the Sonics are expected to release. Best bet is that Barry will return to San Antonio, but he’d have to sit out a month before returning to a team that traded him. For the short term, Jonathan Feigen is reporting the Rockets will pick up former Nuggets and Wizards swingman Bobby Jones. SC [Steve Campbell – from the comments section]

Brent Barry would be a great addition to Houston. He’d solve a lot of their problems, namely a backup wing and perimeter shooting.

Then again he’s the ideal problem solver for lots of teams.

by Who on Feb 22, 2008 2:59 AM EST reply actions

Bobby Jones…am I thinking of the same dude who had a ten-day in Memphis earlier this year and went absolutely bonkers production-wise in a spot start?

I’ll have to check out Campbell’s work (and comments section) more often. Definitely liked his writing today.

-sw

by Steve Weinman on Feb 22, 2008 3:06 AM EST reply actions

Yep that’s the same Bobby Jones. Same Bobby Jones that started the year in Phily. Then went to Denver and put up some big numbers whenever he got enough court time. Scrappy, aggressive, athletic and decently talented. Gotta be wondering why he can’t find a home, lot of teams giving up on him.

by Who on Feb 22, 2008 3:36 AM EST reply actions