Do you want to know the answer to your questions? It is all because of the guy who makes the final decisions of the Rockets. And this guy is sthe Head Coach. And the name of this guy is Rick Disaster Idleman. And the management of the Rockets is of the opinion that he is a great coach. And the management wants to keep him at the expense of the players and the FANS. So, what can the FANS do? Forget about the Rockets until the Disaster is gone.

I don’t understand why the coach doesn’t play him more or start him. It can’t be any worse than their current starting power forward whose free throw percentage is 27%. NBA is the best league in the world, I just can’t imagine for a starting player or any player to shoot 27% FT. Isn’t the Rockets’ coaching responsibility to help him to change his shooting motion?

• Every time I focus on Scola, he leaves me wondering why he does not get more playing time. He seems to have an antidote for a team currently 22nd in offensive efficiency. He can shoot, post up and create his own shot — with crafty moves and superb timing on his counter-spin (both off the dribble and on the blocks).

• Another Rockets rook who’s looking to get more time is diminutive point guard Aaron Brooks. He provided a valuable spark in Houston’s win over Chicago with six assists, and followed that up with a solid 12 points on six shots in Detroit. His small stature helps him on offense, where his quickness and change-of-speed dribble make him a tough guy to stay in front of. And he’s a better finisher at the rim than you’d think.

Good stuff, Jay. I wish David T. could have a little talk with Adelman, who seems to be 3 steps behind alot of people when it comes to evaluating his personnel. — John

1. * San Antonio –
2. * Phoenix 0.5
3. Dallas 1.0
4. * Denver 3.5
5. New Orleans 2.5
6. LA Lakers 2.5
7. Golden State 4.0
8. Portland 4.5
9. Utah 5.5
10. Houston 7.0

I don’t think they will fire him for awhile. He’s too new. If they do, I have no idea. It could be someone like Larry Brown since Les Alexander and Larry know each other fairly well (I believe) since they are both New Yorkers. Or it could be a young coach like Mario as they look to rebuild (trading McGrady could be another rebuilding type deal).

After giving Skiles a lump of coal in his stocking when he passed over Chicago, maybe Santa will give Idle-man the same present tonight in Houston.

It was fun reading your articles all year.

Merry Christmas !

K

I was a little surprised by Skiles’ firing, but firing a coach during the Christmas break does have its benefit. Since so few games are played, it allows the new coach time to get prepared for the next game.

John

That approach is scientific and logical. If the had coach is not responsible for poor results, who should be the guy?

But look at the Rockets. They are right now the most disappointing team in NBA.But they are still celebrating that they have got a great coach. They think that the disappointment is not due to the decisions of the head coach. Fine. I suggest that Idleman’s contract be extended to 10 years. How about that?

What’s with all these talks about Tracy for Gordon and Big Ben. I would like that, but I think the Bulls are getting the short end of that deal.