Rockets waive Gerald Green

[salmahayek]

I don't know what we could or would offer him $$$ wise and length of contract wise...but I definitely think it would be a prudent move for the future. I don't see him making an impact in the triangle this year, best case this year would be supplying some athleticism and defense if Ariza can't get back.

He would be a great insurance policy for next year. It is possible, if not likely that we could lose Turiaf and / or Sasha, plus who knows if the rumors about Ariza's chronic foot condition are true? You can never have too much talent and even if Green is only potential, who cares?

We don't have a first round pick this year, so at worst he can be our end of the bench project player if he doesn't mix in or catch on right away in the Lakers system. I'm sure a summer league in the triangle would go a long way for him.

[LAKESHOW]

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Yes, we all do. Eventually, every player will slow down at some stage, but is it really a logical strategy to sign a guy cut from Minnessota (they would like a Kobe-successor type player, you know), and Houston (isnt Tmac gonna slow down at some stage, too)?

6 to 8 years is alot. but the fact is this, I totally agree with how jax brings up players. and that is development over a period of time. Green had crap development in a terrible situation with a losing franchise(at the time), in the celtics, seattle and wherever else and now houston.

giving this kid time to develop is the key. bring him up through the Dleague. summer leagues. proper coaching and mentoring, which we all agree jax has the ability to do.

so 6 to 8 is very long. but the premise is the same. its gonna take time, and i would do it. but heres the point, IF HE COMES ON THE CHEAP?? that would be a steal. his skill level is not questioned. that seems to be off the chart. but give jax time with the kid . . . and with his ability . . . and on the cheap . . . and raise him up properly??

that will be a kid that can be an asset to the team in the future.

[xX_BabyBoy_Xx]

some of you guys just don't get the point. nobody is saying that he is better than Sasha, or that he will be Kobe's replacement(now), or that he is gonna walk on water any time soon, but the fact of the matter is, this guy has talent, why not groom this guy, who was to be a superstar, into a great role player for us. Why wait 6-8 years, this guy can contribute next year. If he doesn't pick anything up, then okay, but how he has been treated in the league, no wonder he hasn't been able to stick anywhere. Just like in football, you keep changing systems(Raiders) it will no allow your players to grow(J Russell) Give the guy a chance, rather he blew up here than in PHX or SA.

[dingclancy]

NBA GM's should have left him alone so that he can go to college. Now he is unemployed at a young age with no degree. Of course he can play bball in Europe but not everyone wants that.

[The_Whole_Truth]

No matter what you think he may become or what he is now. The fact remains that he is better than Coby Karl!

I know its just one game, but I remember this game vividly. Kobe could not stop Green in this game: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=270223013

The kid has talent. Talent deserves a shot. If we picked him up now, he likely wouldn't get any pt until next year anyways.

IT CAN NOT HURT.

[LLcoleJ]

He is a Houston kid, with Houston Tats up his arms and it has been his dream to play in Houston.

The reports were he was cut to make roster space and that he will be resigned.

He will be back in Houston when its said and done.

[Gerald3Wallace]

when he was on the celtics and was givin PT, due to the injury of pierce..Green started in his place...and when green started...he averaged about 18pts 4rebs 3ast while shooting 45% fg.

[cisco]

when he was on the celtics and was givin PT, due to the injury of pierce..Green started in his place...and when green started...he averaged about 18pts 4rebs 3ast while shooting 45% fg.

Did you watch any of those games though? Green was the worst player I've ever seen score points. I could score a decent number of pts too if I shot the ball every time I touched it. Green has zero concept of team ball or defense and he hasn't bothered to work hard enough to learn anything either. Maybe he can eventually learn the game, but it's going to take a guy with his low IQ years to get it, if he ever does.

[Kreuk]

No matter what you think he may become or what he is now. The fact remains that he is better than Coby Karl!

I know its just one game, but I remember this game vividly. Kobe could not stop Green in this game: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=270223013

The kid has talent. Talent deserves a shot. If we picked him up now, he likely wouldn't get any pt until next year anyways.

IT CAN NOT HURT.

Yeah and you know what else?... On 3/17/04 versus Sacramento, Kwame brown had 30 points and 19 rebounds. People had the same argument back then about Kwame and what became of him?

[xX_BabyBoy_Xx]

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Yeah and you know what else?... On 3/17/04 versus Sacramento, Kwame brown had 30 points and 19 rebounds. People had the same argument back then about Kwame and what became of him?

for real?

[The_Whole_Truth]

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Yeah and you know what else?... On 3/17/04 versus Sacramento, Kwame brown had 30 points and 19 rebounds. People had the same argument back then about Kwame and what became of him?

Uh....we traded him for Pau Gasol. I think thats a great example why its good to have talent on your team that some other teams might value.

Obviously this isn't going to happen, but I think its funny that some people here would rather have Coby Karl.

Green will land somewhere, and one day we will wish we had picked him up, placed him on the bench, worked on raising his supposed "low basketball IQ", and waited for him to blossom.

I think I was also one of the few who were defending the front office this past offseason for NOT trading Bynum.

Maybe we need to work on the basketball IQ of some of the posters on this board.

http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic. ... highlight=

[xX_BabyBoy_Xx]

^ Ouch......

[The_Whole_Truth]

maybe I was a little harsh.

[LLcoleJ]

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Maybe we need to work on the basketball IQ of some of the posters on this board.

Maybe we should not look down on our fellow posters with what you feel is your great basketball IQ.

Stick the topics and refrain from the personal attacks. Thank you

Btw- He is most likely ( Green) will stay in Houston. The reports are he was dropped to make room for a some quick size to help Houston. He is a Houston kid and more than anything wants to stay with the Rockets and I believe that was the understanding between both the Rockets FO and Green.

[Squirrel Boy]

some of you guys just don't get the point. nobody is saying that he is better than Sasha, or that he will be Kobe's replacement(now), or that he is gonna walk on water any time soon, but the fact of the matter is, this guy has talent, why not groom this guy, who was to be a superstar, into a great role player for us. Why wait 6-8 years, this guy can contribute next year. If he doesn't pick anything up, then okay, but how he has been treated in the league, no wonder he hasn't been able to stick anywhere. Just like in football, you keep changing systems(Raiders) it will no allow your players to grow(J Russell) Give the guy a chance, rather he blew up here than in PHX or SA.

+1

when he was on the celtics and was givin PT, due to the injury of pierce..Green started in his place...and when green started...he averaged about 18pts 4rebs 3ast while shooting 45% fg.

+1

I should've brought that Green replacing Piere when he was injured argument up earlier before, but thanks for bringin it up.

Green has the talent and potential to be a star in this league. You saw what numbers he put up under the tutelage of Paul Pierce. Let's groom this guy and bring him up slowly. He doesn't need to be the Man right away. We have Kobe. But in 6-8 years, he will be The Man. But until then, he can be a solid SG backup for Kobe and he can make a diff next year.

[salmahayek]

I would definitely sign Green. Still a lot of potential and maybe he could develop into that Pippen - type of player the Lakers have wanted since Phil Part Deux began its run.

Ariza was an astute pickup, but he has that foot issue, which may be a chronic condition, and he is not signed long term. Plus, I think Kobe would love to have a kid like Green around to develop and make his personal project - besides winning titles, of course.

[RJM]

Looks like Miami is showing some interest in Green.

[ImmortalD24]

We don't need this egotistical, low IQ, Smush 2.0 kind of player, I'd rather get Ira Newble to be honest, he is the kind of guy thats willing to do all the dirty work, and he can defend multiple positions.

[islander009]

I dont know that much about green and his locker room chemistry. But i do know that when boston was down he was stepping up. If we had him under kobe he would be productive. With Kobe being the facilitator now, green can pick up good spots for his shots and or slash to the hoop to use those impressive hops. I still question his defense, great potential but maybe lack of motivation. He has always been on losing teams. But definitely better than smush in my opinion.