Asik to Portland - DOA

[Blazer Fanatic]

Not really. Mo is playing point even when Dame is in the game. Stotts should just play Dame more at the point when both are in the game. Mo can run point by himself when Dame is not in there.

That defeats the entire "point" of having them in the game at the same time. Lillard is a superior catch and shoot guy to Mo. They play together like that for increased offense.

 

[Natebishop3]

That defeats the entire "point" of having them in the game at the same time. Lillard is a superior catch and shoot guy to Mo. They play together like that for increased offense.

But the catch-and-shoot is nullified because Mo can't find the open man to save his life.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Well the Rockets have approximately 10 days to trade Asik. Perhaps when the Rockets lower there expectations on a trade Portland will get back in the mix.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

We don't need Asik.

 

[BBert]

We don' need no stinkin' Asik.

by BBert.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

He calls us soccer mom's. I'm pretty sure that's a compliment.

If he calls us soccer moms in yoga pants (and that we deserve to wear them), then yes, it's a compliment.

 

[magnifier661]

If he calls us soccer moms in yoga pants (and that we deserve to wear them), then yes, it's a compliment.

It's Mr. Soccer mom to that wonderful reverse jinx poster

 

[Ed O]

As others have said: I'm glad Portland isn't interested in Asik at that price.

In fact, I'm not sure we should be enthusiastic about getting him at any price. He's 27 years old and has only had one year where he's been an NBA starting center. While there's no shame in backing up Howard, if Asik were a good starting center, Houston might not have been so eager to replace him.

Lopez is younger, a better free throw shooter, a slightly better shot blocker and has a better contract, to boot... the only thing Asik does better is defebsuve rebound, and that is something that the rest of the team can cover him on.

Ed O.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

Omer Asik switches agents

Disgruntled, and frustrated by the lack of movement by the Rockets, Omer Asik changed agents from Andy Miller (Durant, Ibaka, Garnet, Ilyasova, Hickson, Andre Miller, Crawford… 29 players in total) to Arn Tellem (LaMarcus Aldridge, Gasol brothers, Lopez brothers, Horford, A. Davis, Rose… 44 players in total).

I guess the hope is not just to get the ball rolling, but to filter and control the message about any information or rumors released on Asik’s behalf. Asik is definitely and definitively done with Houston. It sounds like he’s more upset about broken promises than he is about his future role on another team. The guy is making $25 mil over three years and he’s butt hurt playing back up to Howard. Give me a break. What a diva.

 

[TBpup]

But the catch-and-shoot is nullified because Mo can't find the open man to save his life.

Sadly, he hasn't been able to shoot either.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Apparently Morey wanted Batum in return.

A 2014 pick and/or a starting PF? Morey is so delusional.

 

[magnifier661]

Apparently Morey wanted Batum in return.

A 2014 pick and/or a starting PF? Morey is so delusional.

Are you fucking kidding me?

 

[B-Roy]

Apparently Morey wanted Batum in return.

A 2014 pick and/or a starting PF? Morey is so delusional.

Link?

 

[RR7]

I still don't understand the hate lumped on Asik. Diva? Malcontent? The guy wants to play. Should the alternative be that we applaud guys that are happy to sit on the bench and collect a very large check that do nothing for it? Look at that Raef LaFrentz. What a stand up guy he was, being WILLING to collect 13 million and do nothing. I wish we had more athletes that would sit on their ass and collect the check instead of wanting to start for their teams. The guy wants to play. How is he faulted and mocked for that?

 

[magnifier661]

I still don't understand the hate lumped on Asik. Diva? Malcontent? The guy wants to play. Should the alternative be that we applaud guys that are happy to sit on the bench and collect a very large check that do nothing for it? Look at that Raef LaFrentz. What a stand up guy he was, being WILLING to collect 13 million and do nothing. I wish we had more athletes that would sit on their ass and collect the check instead of wanting to start for their teams. The guy wants to play. How is he faulted and mocked for that?

Did you feel the same for Mighty Mouse, when he was benched in the end of the 4th?

The problem isn't that his motor wanted to start. It was he demanded he should start and made it public. He didn't play to force Houston's coaching staff to keep him in the game. Instead he sulked and whined like a good merlot!

 

[RR7]

To force them to keep him in the game? He's behind Dwight Howard. That's like Thomas Robinson forcing us to bench Aldridge for him. But if we just signed Aldride as a premier free agent this offseason. He's not an idiot, he knows they're not keeping Howard on the bench for him, and it's clear they can't play well together.

 

[Draco]

I still don't understand the hate lumped on Asik. Diva? Malcontent? The guy wants to play. Should the alternative be that we applaud guys that are happy to sit on the bench and collect a very large check that do nothing for it? Look at that Raef LaFrentz. What a stand up guy he was, being WILLING to collect 13 million and do nothing. I wish we had more athletes that would sit on their ass and collect the check instead of wanting to start for their teams. The guy wants to play. How is he faulted and mocked for that?

Its fine if Asik wants to start, but he should do whatever he can to help the team from the bench until he gets that opportunity. Batum wanted to start when we had Wallace here but he still played hard off the bench. Sitting out games as Asik has hurts the team, complaining about a backup role when most the players on a team are backups hurts the locker room. Asik is being paid $25 million to play basketball, the coaches job is to put him in a role that best helps the team and Asiks job is to perform. He is not performing that role.

 

[RR7]

How many games has Asik just willingly sat out on his own accord? Where he went to the team and said you know, I just don't want to play today, thanks. The started him the first 8 games, and when they realized that wasn't working, he went from starter to getting 4 minutes in an OT game the next night, and then a couple of DNP-CDs. It's one thing if it's a scrub player, you take that. I know he's getting paid, I mentioned that. I want someone who wants to play, not someone who's content getting 15 million to play 4 minutes a night.

 

[RR7]

I don't think he's been a model player, by any means, but I also don't see him being a malcontent and a diva necessarily, and I think because of Lopez's strong play, the opinions in here of him seem to have taken a drastic negative shift. That's not saying I want him over Robin. I don't. In fact, I wanted Robin this offseason over him.

 

[Pinwheel1]

No Asik tonight or any of the games on the Rocket's current road trip.

 

[Draco]

How many games has Asik just willingly sat out on his own accord? Where he went to the team and said you know, I just don't want to play today, thanks. The started him the first 8 games, and when they realized that wasn't working, he went from starter to getting 4 minutes in an OT game the next night, and then a couple of DNP-CDs. It's one thing if it's a scrub player, you take that. I know he's getting paid, I mentioned that. I want someone who wants to play, not someone who's content getting 15 million to play 4 minutes a night.

Asik got a DNP because Asik asked to be held out of games. He was able to help the team on the court but refused to do so.

Malcontent means you are "dissatisfied and complaining or making trouble" which is exactly what Asik is doing. What does a player have to do to be a malcontent in your book, physically choke a coach?

 

[Blazinaway]

I have said this before - Morey and Rockets are going to be very disappointed in the return they get from Asik, and the longer he stays there the worse the return becomes.

 

[magnifier661]

I have said this before - Morey and Rockets are going to be very disappointed in the return they get from Asik, and the longer he stays there the worse the return becomes.

I say they should just let him rot on the bench. Don't give in to the piece of shit

 

[Blazinaway]

I say they should just let him rot on the bench. Don't give in to the piece of shit

do you really want to pay a guy 22-23 mil bench rotting when you can at least get a few assets and get rid of him?

 

[magnifier661]

do you really want to pay a guy 22-23 mil bench rotting when you can at least get a few assets and get rid of him?

Obviously the bar is low. They can let him rot and wait until next season to trade him. Obviously they aren't gonna get what they want. Players like this deserve to be taught a lesson.

Asik bitching like this will only drop his value. When his contract is up, his value will be at a all time low. Let him sit there and have to face his teammates everyday. He will be in his 30's before he can walk.

 

[RR7]

Obviously the bar is low. They can let him rot and wait until next season to trade him. Obviously they aren't gonna get what they want. Players like this deserve to be taught a lesson.

Asik bitching like this will only drop his value. When his contract is up, his value will be at a all time low. Let him sit there and have to face his teammates everyday. He will be in his 30's before he can walk.

What lesson, exactly? And where is his constant bitching you speak of?

 

[Natebishop3]

I'd say Houston could wait to trade him, but his contract becomes significantly more expensive next season. It's much more manageable right now, so they really need to deal him before the deadline. There's no chance they're getting someone like Batum though, and I highly doubt they get a lottery pick. Asik is good, but he's not a star. Morey needs to be realistic.

 

[Blazinaway]

What lesson, exactly? And where is his constant bitching you speak of?

Mags is in one of his emotional modes, sorta like a hot flash, it will subside

 

[BigGameDamian]

Should be interesting on how much Asik will be playing tonight. You have to think that eyes will be on him.

 

[magnifier661]

Mags is in one of his emotional modes, sorta like a hot flash, it will subside

LMAO!!!! Yeah I know I can get that way sometimes. I was just brought up to honor loyalty and respect. I think Asik has disrespected the fans and team in Houston