Jeremy Lin getting bullied on the Rockets

[Optimus_Steel]

Rockets would have won last night's game with Asik in for Howard. Haven't seen someone with so mcuh lack of commitment against a team that was trying to make a statement to him. Had Dwight actually tried to carry his arse away from the basket to set the screens that Asik was doing anytime he was on the floor, the score would have been different. He is not a consistently capable scorer, as he showed last night.

And to people, who hope he can still learn something new offensively, wake up. He won't, which is one big reason why Harden is playing a lot more selfish than usual at the moment.

And it is sad that there is really no unity on the Rockets team right now. Last year's team was more energetic than this year's. Probably, this is what Lakers fans observed last year as well, with Howard being Howard, literally, destroying them from the inside.

The worst part is if Rockets can bring a quality scorer for Lin and Asik, Howard will turn into an even worse cancer for them, considering that he will probably become the third option offensively.

Dwight's ego has reached the point that if anyone is capable of scoring big time points he gets extremely jealous that they are taking his attention away.

He paints himself as a "leader" but his teammates do not respect him lol.

Like JJ Redick said, Dwight wants all the glory with no responsibility.

[Mamba Venom]

In before twitter pic of Lin and Dwight fake fighting

[Seralin]

Rockets would have won last night's game with Asik in for Howard. Haven't seen someone with so mcuh lack of commitment against a team that was trying to make a statement to him. Had Dwight actually tried to carry his arse away from the basket to set the screens that Asik was doing anytime he was on the floor, the score would have been different. He is not a consistently capable scorer, as he showed last night.

And to people, who hope he can still learn something new offensively, wake up. He won't, which is one big reason why Harden is playing a lot more selfish than usual at the moment.

And it is sad that there is really no unity on the Rockets team right now. Last year's team was more energetic than this year's. Probably, this is what Lakers fans observed last year as well, with Howard being Howard, literally, destroying them from the inside.

The worst part is if Rockets can bring a quality scorer for Lin and Asik, Howard will turn into an even worse cancer for them, considering that he will probably become the third option offensively.

Dwight's ego has reached the point that if anyone is capable of scoring big time points he gets extremely jealous that they are taking his attention away.

He paints himself as a "leader" but his teammates do not respect him lol.

Like JJ Redick said, Dwight wants all the glory with no responsibility.

I used to like him until his last 1.5 years with the Magic (that also says enough about Stan as well, how successfully he controlled his actions, for the most part, anyways). But, he really has no sense of responsibility, and despite that he was hoping to become like James, assuming people will forgive him for his mistakes. The difference is James actually grew out of it.

Dwight needs to understand that, in terms of character department, current version of Wade is somewhere between James and him, and considering how much people hate Wade for that, he should also understand where his position is.

[B-Ball Freak]

F*** James Harden

[Ignitowsky]

Lin has proven that he's at best a role player that will spend his career coming off the bench. Felton is better than Lin in nearly any statistical category that exists. He also makes half of what Lin makes and is a proven NBA PG. I'd take Felton over Lin in a heartbeat if the decision had to be made again today.

Not sure about that.

http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.co ... luke/?_r=0

It is an extremely impressive list. All but seven of the players made at least one All-Star appearance in their careers, with about two-thirds of them selected to the All-Star team multiple times. The list includes nine Hall of Famers — and a number of other players who are sure to make it once they retire. The players on the list account for 17 of the last 28 M.V.P. awards.

I think that was about the early games of Linsanity.

This season, through 6 games, Lin has the 10th best PER (19.0) among point guards who have played 100+ minutes. He's also been better in Defensive Rating than starter Patrick Beverley in both full games the two have played in.

Additionally, Lin is 5th in the NBA in Points Per Field Goal Attempt. He did a great job against Damian Lillard the other day, also, and helped spark a Houston third-quarter defensive run against the Blazers.

The last I checked on Felton, he was apologizing to New York fans for his slow start to the season, and asking for patience as he tries to find his game.

Lin is improving rapidly from what I can tell. He's currently shooting 43.8% from three (co-leader on the Rockets). We don't know what he is going to be yet, although we have seen flashes of his potential in the past.

We'll just have to wait and see how things develop for him.

I agree that a wait and see approach makes sense. I admit I haven't watched much of Lin this season, so maybe he's made strides and has improved.

[TheGarden]

wow, well I would say FU to them personally

I wont put this on Lin since he its not really his fault but thats nonsense if its the case

Doesn't matter what you think. You're not the one in control of their wallets. And people watching this situation can "vote" with their wallet regarding merchandise associated with Howard or Harden that may be getting pitched when Howard and Harden take tours to Asia.

For example, I don't think there will be any Carmelo Anthony Appreciation Days anytime soon in Taiwan.

I'll give you another example. When Kobe went to the Philippines a few years ago, someone asked him who he thought would win a fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather. Kobe said Pacquiao. Why did he say that? Maybe he really believes it. Or maybe he realizes how Filipinos feel about Pacquiao and he's trying to build a brand in the Philippines.

I doubt Melo cares

As for Kobe that must have been why he said it because him and Floyd are tight

[NothingButLuck]

Dwight's ego has reached the point that if anyone is capable of scoring big time points he gets extremely jealous that they are taking his attention away.

He paints himself as a "leader" but his teammates do not respect him lol.

Like JJ Redick said, Dwight wants all the glory with no responsibility.

You can also tell what type of a player is by their action off the court. Responsibility on the court? lol. Are those stories about multiple illegitimate children he had fathered true?

[TommyB]

Dwight's ego has reached the point that if anyone is capable of scoring big time points he gets extremely jealous that they are taking his attention away.

He paints himself as a "leader" but his teammates do not respect him lol.

Like JJ Redick said, Dwight wants all the glory with no responsibility.

You can also tell what type of a player is by their action off the court. Responsibility on the court? lol. Are those stories about multiple iegitimate children he had fathered true?

http://www.inquisitr.com/632089/dwight- ... n-twitter/

He has 5 children apparently

Tim Duncan who is well respected even dislikes Dwight. He bodied Stan Van Gundy and failed to body Kobe (because Kobe isn't taking any crap from anybody) and now he bodies Jeremy Lin? Lol what? This guy poisoned three teams.



During the Clippers game, JJ Reddick helped Jeremy Lin up twice and gave him a pat on the back because he knows Dwight likes to bully and blame people and clearly Jeremy was one of them. Like Reddick said, Dwight wants no part of any responsbility.

[Optimus_Steel]

Who said he isnt thrilled with the pgs? Dwight?

I mean Dwight has to be more aggressive, but I do feel for him, Lin/Bev/Harden can't pass for ****.
Casspi is the best at getting him the ball.

It's not the passers... It's Dwights hands of Granite, and his inability to get open without a screen.

Being a Magic fan, I was always complaining that our guards and coaching staff were terrible at getting Dwight the ball in the post. It was when he went to LA that I realized that its Dwight's fault, not his teammates. Here is why:

-He has a strong upper body but weak legs so he gets pushed out of position.
-He does a piss poor job of sealing off the defender when he waits to receive the ball, allowing the defender to come around the front to disturb the pass.
-He does a poor job of making himself available for the pass, and he doesn't make adjustment to counter the defense. He thinks that putting his back to the basket is enough.
-His hands are terrible. Stone-hand syndrome.
-Still hasn't figured out that he should keep the ball high, he always brings it down.

All these things are fundamentals that he should have mastered long ago. But he has been in the league almost a decade and has been surrounded by great coaches. He is not going to get it.

[cksdayoff]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2540973/howarddealwithit.gif

During the Clippers game, JJ Reddick helped Jeremy Lin up twice and gave him a pat on the back because he knows Dwight likes to bully and blame people and clearly Jeremy was one of them. Like Reddick said, Dwight wants no part of any responsbility.

oh man, I'm dying. You know you're a little punk ass b when even Tim Duncan is laughing at you, loooool. Also props to Reddick for aiding Lin.

[bigbreakfast]

Lin couldn't handle the pressure of being in New York, then couldn't handle the pressure of being the starting PG in the city he CHOSE to be in. He needs to put on his big boy pants and earn the money he's being paid, which may then earn him the respect of his teammates The Knicks dodged a large caliber bullet when he decided not to sign there.

He did not decide, it was the Knicks decision not to match the contract he signed for HOU.

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The Knicks wisely decided not to eat the poison pill. This was after Lin and NY had an agreement in principle and Lin decided to play Houston against NY and come up with a contract that was unmatchable. If Lin WANTED to be in NY he just had to sign on the dotted line.

can we stop with this nonsense? NY never made Lin an offer... you can't reject something you weren't offered. Lin took the only thing he was offered.

[Optimus_Steel]

Rockets would have won last night's game with Asik in for Howard. Haven't seen someone with so mcuh lack of commitment against a team that was trying to make a statement to him. Had Dwight actually tried to carry his arse away from the basket to set the screens that Asik was doing anytime he was on the floor, the score would have been different. He is not a consistently capable scorer, as he showed last night.

And to people, who hope he can still learn something new offensively, wake up. He won't, which is one big reason why Harden is playing a lot more selfish than usual at the moment.

And it is sad that there is really no unity on the Rockets team right now. Last year's team was more energetic than this year's. Probably, this is what Lakers fans observed last year as well, with Howard being Howard, literally, destroying them from the inside.

The worst part is if Rockets can bring a quality scorer for Lin and Asik, Howard will turn into an even worse cancer for them, considering that he will probably become the third option offensively.

Dwight's ego has reached the point that if anyone is capable of scoring big time points he gets extremely jealous that they are taking his attention away.

He paints himself as a "leader" but his teammates do not respect him lol.

Like JJ Redick said, Dwight wants all the glory with no responsibility.

I used to like him until his last 1.5 years with the Magic (that also says enough about Stan as well, how successfully he controlled his actions, for the most part, anyways). But, he really has no sense of responsibility, and despite that he was hoping to become like James, assuming people will forgive him for his mistakes. The difference is James actually grew out of it.

Dwight needs to understand that, in terms of character department, current version of Wade is somewhere between James and him, and considering how much people hate Wade for that, he should also understand where his position is.

I got a lot of respect for Stan because he was able to get Dwight to focus for as long as he did. That's a tremendous achievement considering his ego. He wasn't afraid to chew him out when he needed it to and he did it in a way that Dwight could comprehend by using stats to back up his claims. He used to point out the Magic's winning record when he had 3 or more blocks, which was close to 80% for example, and Dwight couldn't refute that. He was also the first to praise him when he would do the lil things right. Stan was the best thing that happened to Dwight but he couldn't see that. He said to the local media that Stan was too intense and that he should pat him on the head like a puppy lmao.

[Woodsanity]

He was very ordinary after the "Linsanity" run, and even during that run he was a turnover machine. I stand by what I said. NY was lucky he left.

Still much much better than Felton and he doesn't dominate the rock like he does.
Not sure how NY is lucky exactly when they are going to be a 1st round exit this season.

MUCH better than Felton? Lin has proven that he's at best a role player that will spend his career coming off the bench. Felton is better than Lin in nearly any statistical category that exists. He also makes half of what Lin makes and is a proven NBA PG. I'd take Felton over Lin in a heartbeat if the decision had to be made again today.

. Ok. Its one thing to choose Felton since he comes cheap(he still blows) but to say he is better than Lin is laughable. The only thing Felton has proven is that he is a mediocre PG.

As for the stats talk. Lin puts up way better stats without dominating the ball but I guess all that matters is raw numbers. Just ignore the fact that Felton scores on under 40 FG% and is way less efficient and he makes Lin look like a great defender in comparison with his piss poor defense.

[madatyou]

people should understand the reason felton got underpaid is because he got fat and stopped caring. its good that he worked hard to get back into shape and is decent again. He was paid for his lack of effort.

jeremy was paid as a RFA. eric gordon after an injury riddle season got offered the max. RFA free agents are historically overpaid because you have to overpay to get the player.

then again lets not overreact. its just one game. i knew dwightmare would happen if rockets underperform but not this soon.

[ceremony816]

Coming from two players who said they were going to be the next Kobe and Shaq, can't say I'm too surprised. They need to check those egos and actually play.

[Zubby]

lol watch how quickly this thread dies now... clown ass drama queens. Quit hating on the Rockets

[Mr MoJo Risin]

when in doubt, blame it on the smart guy from Harvard

[deanwoof]

what happened tonight?
according to the boxscore, the whole rockets starting lineup had negative +/- and the bench players were the only ones in positive.

[inquisitive]

what happened tonight?
according to the boxscore, the whole rockets starting lineup had negative +/- and the bench players were the only ones in positive.

a tale of two halves in this game...night and day....

[ibraheim718]

Baiting