Bonzi Wells to Houston

by **eisfeld** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:54 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2605639

Wow, Ming, Howard/Battier, McGrady, Wells, Alston... I have the feeling that Houston will be much stronger than last year and may compete along with the Spurs, Mavs and Suns for the top spots.

by **Matt** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:11 pm

Adds depth to Houston's lineup. I have the feeling people will be overrating Houston.

by **The X** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:41 pm

am disappointed to see him go to Rockets, but ahh well shit happens....I don't like Rockets but I do like Bonzi & Battier....

by **Melo_Poland** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:44 pm

hell yeah ;d now rockets can battle wit spurs and mavs

HOUSTON ROCKETS NBA CHAMPIONS OF THE 2006/2007 Season :d

by **eisfeld** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:01 pm

Well the biggest issue of the Rockets is the Bench. Their starting five is a more than solid one, but the bench consists mainly of scrubs. But with the addition of Snyder, Battier and Wells they do not have this kind of problem anymore.

Improved Defense, improved rebounding, very deep at the swingmen positions. The main problem is the PF spot, I hope Battier can get a shot here as he stated a while ago he would like to play the 4.

My prediction, 3rd southwest division, 6th seed in the western conference, playoff round 2.

by **Jugs** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:06 pm

Oh yeah, Bonzi Wells is the saviour of the Houston franchise :crazy:

by **funk99** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:41 pm

Lol. Competing with Suns, Spurs and Mavericks. Not even close to that level. Just because they brought in some decent players aent mean they gunna get that good that fast. So many tmac and rocket fans they gunna kill me :bowdown:

by **Melo_Poland** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:09 pm

remember what al of people was sayin' last year?

Bluesky · by **Andrew** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:29 pm

Nice pickup for the Rockets, in this day and age Bonzi's a steal at that price.

Wells, a source said, originally wanted Phillips to land him a $50 million deal.

Ouch. It obviously doesn't pay to hold out unless you're part of the NBA's elite...or perhaps a one dimensional or solid-but-nothing-special player who somehow appears more valuable than they really are.

by **---** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:30 pm

I got the rockets going to the western conference finals and being knocked out by the suns. im ready to be critisized now.

by **Fitzy** on Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:59 pm

thats a good signing, looks like a pretty deadly line up too

by **Amphatoast** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:12 pm

Looks solid, but chemistry is the key to the success of any team. (knicks of course is an example of talent with no chemistry)

by **Abctest123** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:55 pm

Nice addition as long as Bonzi doesn't go nuts on the team. Not sure who would start IMHO though, between Battier (if Battier starts, McGrady moves to SG) and Bonzi (McGrady stays at SF). I'm leaning towards Battier starting because he can hit the three ball more consistently, converting the opening looks T-MAC can provide him when kicking it out or when Yao passes out of a double team, while providing the same defensive intensity as Bonzi.

by **1CenT** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:03 pm

funk99 wrote:Lol. Competing with Suns, Spurs and Mavericks. Not even close to that level. Just because they brought in some decent players aent mean they gunna get that good that fast. So many tmac and rocket fans they gunna kill me

Did you remember that the rockets took the mavs to game 7 2 years ago? when they had a healthy team?

Will they be better than 2 years ago? Well that depends on Tmac
They have improved depth, scoring, athletism, 3pt shooting, all which were their weaknesses.
They are still really weak at PF, Yao needs a rebounding/defensive presense to cover his weaknesses ( or thats that WERE his weaknesses )

Yao, Mcgrady, Bonzi as 1,2,3 scoring options, they shouldnt' have that much trouble putting the ball in the basket like before..

Prediction, for them to duplicate their record 2 years ago, something like 50 wins..

If the team has a healthy season, i dont' see them losing til 2nd or even 3rd round against 1 of da power houses, Mavs, Spurs, Suns,

by **KIG1** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:59 pm

Yeah we did have a F.A. thread but w/e.

Great signing for the Rockets. If they stay healthy they have a chance to make a run at the NBA Championship. They got defense, a good playmaker, and two superstars. They got depth now.

by **Jing** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:04 pm

wow.. that sounds pretty good.. battier + wells... (Y)

by **funk99** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:07 pm

1CenT wrote:
funk99 wrote:Lol. Competing with Suns, Spurs and Mavericks. Not even close to that level. Just because they brought in some decent players aent mean they gunna get that good that fast. So many tmac and rocket fans they gunna kill me

Did you remember that the rockets took the mavs to game 7 2 years ago? when they had a healthy team?

Will they be better than 2 years ago? Well that depends on Tmac
They have improved depth, scoring, athletism, 3pt shooting, all which were their weaknesses.
They are still really weak at PF, Yao needs a rebounding/defensive presense to cover his weaknesses ( or thats that WERE his weaknesses )

Yao, Mcgrady, Bonzi as 1,2,3 scoring options, they shouldnt' have that much trouble putting the ball in the basket like before..

Prediction, for them to duplicate their record 2 years ago, something like 50 wins..

If the team has a healthy season, i dont' see them losing til 2nd or even 3rd round against 1 of da power houses, Mavs, Spurs, Suns,

Yea but the mavs arent the team they were 2 years ago. They have changed their structure and added new players than 2 years ago. They are one of the best teams in the league and are title contendors. I dont think they were that a few years ago

by **-BHZMAFIA-** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:58 pm

The Rockets love former Grizzlies seem like it. I think they have too many people playing that SG/SF position so it'll be interesting to see who gets playing time and how everything will work out. I won't say that they will be that good until I see results though.

by **Fitzy** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:03 pm

battier will probably start at PF

by **zmac** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:26 pm

For some reason i gotta feeling that Wells is gonna play up at the PF as he is such a good rebounder and quite alrite in the post. But thats just what i think....

by BZ on Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:31 pm

Definitely a nice pick up, as long as the Rockets stay healthy, we're guaranteed for playoffs.

by **Gundy** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:37 pm

zmac wrote:For some reason i gotta feeling that Wells is gonna play up at the PF as he is such a good rebounder and quite alrite in the post. But thats just what i think....

He's 6'5'' though. No matter how good a rebounder you are, that's way too short to play PF. He's no Charles Barkley.

by **Wayne** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:01 pm

it won't make any differences..because Jeff Van Gundy doesn't know how to coach..

by **Matt** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:43 pm

^good point....Van Gundy is the downfall of this team

For some reason i gotta feeling that Wells is gonna play up at the PF as he is such a good rebounder and quite alrite in the post. But thats just what i think....

he's not a good enough defender to play @ the 4 full time.

by **Fitzy** on Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:53 pm

specially not against the likes of okafor, dwight and of course, jason collins

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