Worst playoff performer of all time

[jacoby1us]

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'None of us have not the slightest clue' huh? Ok. I agree.

hmmm. Good post, fair at the most. First of all I have been posting here since Luther was drafted, and I watched the series, and I understand the frustration. As a friend as well as a fan, I too am frustrated with his performance, but you have to understand, he wasn't really given the opportunity to make up for his hiccups earlier in the series.

With the little time he was given, he was to focused on not turning the ball over, or just trying to boost his own confidence. I hope things turn out well for your organization, especially the return of an "healthy Yao". That would be the best, but if that experiment doesn't work out next season, so long McGrady, b/c the Rockets will not lose their goldmine in Yao no matter what, unless China requests a move. IMHO, I really believe the Rockets will package Luther off this draft/offseason to acquire either some veteran help, or a pick in this deep draft. This could be the best for him and the team, especially with Adelman's Bobby Jackson in the story, and Steve Francis possibly returning next season. I would much rather see him get a fresh start far away from Clutch City, he just really has not been the same player since he got there.

To all the Houston fans, I have been a fan since he was drafted, been to games supporting the team as well as him, didn't mean too much harm. Just a little simple defense in regards to a good friend. Although, I am still having a hard time understanding what it is that you expect from a player receiving less then 7 mins a game?

[aznkillabeezZz]

He was given limited minutes for a reason... Bobby Jackson made alot of respectable good plays against Deron Williams, and he was brave at least and attacked the basket. Luther couldn't even make a layup , or a field goal the entire series. He missed a free layup once... His defense on Kyle Korver was pathetic... He let Korver go through him in the post, and get an easy layup....

ANd he played almost 9 minutes a game(not 7 mins) in the playoffs and averaged 0 points ..He didnt defend or create offense or score. If he wouldve done one of the three right at least he'd get more playing time.

[dream34]

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Although, I am still having a hard time understanding what it is that you expect from a player receiving less then 7 mins a game?

He played 8.8 minutes per game and averaged 0.8 points.

First of all, I'd expect him to contribute the same in the playoffs as he did in the regular season. And I would have liked for him to step up and be more efficient.

At the very least, I would expect him to match Ronnie Price. Price was Williams only backup, he played 6 minutes per game and still put up 3.8 points. Mike Harris, Loren Woods, Aaron Brooks, and Steve Novak all averaged more points in less minutes. Granted they only played in garbage minutes, but Luther was out there with them too missing layups.