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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by dejamike, Jul 22, 2017.

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  1. dejamike

    dejamike Member

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    I have been a Rockets fan since the late 80's. With the current accqusition of Chris Paul, is he simply the best PG that the Rockets ever had at this point? I didn't get to watch Calvin Murphy play live before, can someone shed some light on this while we all wait for the arrival of Melo please : )
     
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    I doubt CP3 will top what Harden did last year. In fact, almost no PG anywhere has accomplished what Harden did last year.
     
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    How dare you disrespect Stevie Franchise!
     
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    Calvin Murphy was more of a shooting guard, as I remember him. Maybe our best pure PG was John Lucas. Maybe it will be CP3?
     
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    Did you know? As of all-star break last season, James Harden passed Stevie Francis for games played as a Rocket (if you include playoff games).

    Also, here are the top 10 total assist guys in Rockets history:
    Calvin Murphy - 4402 assists - 1002 games - 4.39 APG
    Allen Leavell - 3339 assists - 700 games - 4.77 APG
    Hakeem Olajuwon - 2992 assists - 1177 games - 2.54 APG
    James Harden - 2985 assists - 396 games - 7.53 APG
    Mike Newlin - 2581 assists - 604 games - 4.27 APG
    Kenny Smith - 2457 assists - 468 games - 5.25 APG
    Steve Francis - 2411 assists - 384 games - 6.27 APG
    Sleepy Floyd - 2363 assists - 439 games - 5.38 APG
    John Lucas - 2358 assists - 325 games - 7.25 APG
    Robert Reid - 2253 assists - 762 games - 2.95 APG

    And here are the top 10 assist per game guys in Rockets history:
    James Harden 7.6
    John Lucas 7.3
    Art Williams 6.0
    Rafer Alston 5.7
    Tracy McGrady 5.6
    Kyle Lowry 5.6
    Clyde Drexler 5.4
    Sleepy Floyd 5.4
    Kenny Smith 5.2

    So for me:
    Best point guard = John Lucas
    Best hybrid guard = James Harden
    Best point forward = Tracy McGrady
    Best point center (lolz) = Hakeem Olajuwon
     
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    SF3 built the Toyota Center. Facts
     
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    1) Harden
    2) Spanoullis
    3) Lin
    4) Mooch
    5) Bobby Brown
     
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    I wasn't old enough to remember anyone before Kenny Smith.

    My first basketball memories are from the championship years. So I have an affinity for all Rockets players during that era.

    I don't count harden because he's really only had one year of having the pg mindset.

    I hope cp3 ends up tops on this list.
     
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    With the game on the line and in need of a big shot, I will take this guy...

    The guy had no fear.

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    For me, the best pure point guard was John Lucas. Unfortunately it was for a very short time.
     
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    Most exciting Stevie
    Best shooter Calvin
    Most Clutch Sam Cassell
    Best Overall CP3
     
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    People **** on Rafer but look at his averages, ranked 4th all time?! That's pretty decent. In terms of PG skills, from the players I've witnessed, I'd say:

    1. Harden - no argument needed
    2. Maxwell - yes he was our best creator by far, got steals and was very good at getting the ball to Dream.
    3. T-Mac - should have been better
    4. Rafer - got into the paint easily, set up Yao and got steals to run out as a PG should
    5. Kenny - solid, in terms of handles and in the pick and roll.
     
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    I don't remember any of that. what i do remember is Rafer Rainbows (his tear drop floater). I still wake up in the middle of night thinking about those things.
     
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    Bob Sura, period.
     
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    Positional orthodoxy is done as of 10 years ago (or longer) - but Harden's offensive output last year was easily the greatest in a Rockets uniform and one of the best ever in any uniform.
     
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