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darknezx · 12-23-2005, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hakeem

I wouldn't call him passionless. I think he is an interesting player, and I watch him pretty closely.

IMO, Stro's strengths:
* Contests shots -- we didn't have anyone doing that at power forward last season
* Plays with energy
* Uses his athleticism to improbably pull down some tough offensive rebounds
* Jumper isn't as bad as I thought it was
* Sometimes provides much-needed aggressiveness on offense
* Still has potential

Weaknesses:
* Inconsistent
* Very poor grasp of the game
* Poor man defender
* Terrible passer, and he never looks for Yao -- not even when he has the ball at the top of the key and Yao has planted himself under the basket with his defender stuck behind him
* Very ordinary rebounder overall
* Has no post game
* Can block shots, but falls for too many pump fakes
* Foul prone

I second that. Him and Kwame Brown are just a botch on scouting. Absolutely zero basketball IQ. Putting the ball in his hands is more often than not, a turnover.

If you can't ever beat Juwan Howard for a starting role, you suck. Simple.

WhoRocks · 12-26-2005, 02:25 AM

All the negativity, at least he dresses well

southeasy · 12-26-2005, 10:51 PM

stroooomile, he needs to straight clown on some people again.

reverse shawn bradley some muthaf***as

smithys1510 · 12-27-2005, 01:14 AM

i think we should trade him in a package for jefferson like whats being rumoured

southeasy · 01-02-2006, 01:49 PM

^not happening.

nebody watching nemore?
looks like stro-show has stepped it up in the past 2 games.

17pts, 13rbs (4off), with 1 assist Vs. Warriors
26pts, 13rbs (6off), Vs. Hornets

but houston keeps losing... so.. Go Stromile, i hope he builds on this.

Pasha The Great · 01-02-2006, 04:27 PM

ya hes been great, but can he keep it up?

debarge · 01-02-2006, 05:22 PM

I'm glad he seems to be playing with a little more heart and determination. But I will reserve any serious judgements until we can get Anderson and Yao back healthy. If Stro can then continue to contribute then he will have earned his money and playing time. Right now, he's playing like we thought or imagined he would play on a nightly basis. For now, its just 2 games, let's see him start averaging these numbers till Yao is back...
PPG. 12.5
D-RBPG 10
O-RBPG 2.7
BLK 3.0
STL .7
AST 2.7
MIN 35.0
These are the numbers he needs to put up nightly for us to even have a chance of winning some games without Yao. These aren't groundbreaking stats but they would be very consistent and helpful, its his all-around game that needs improvement, not just scoring and getting highlight sequences.
I'd rather see him playing more time early in the game. Set up plays that are quick-hitters for him, an easy dunk, alley's, early offense things. Let's not expect too much just yet though, its almost like he's a rookie again in a way, we have to really wait and see to ultimately determine whether he's the type of power forward we "needed."
I'll be watching the games to see if he returns to his 'vegetative state' but I doubt it, maybe the Light has finally been turned on inside of him.

We'll see. . .

CrackerJack · 01-02-2006, 08:47 PM

could he be 20 and 10 while yao is out?

debarge · 01-03-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CrackerJack

could he be 20 and 10 while yao is out?

I seriously doubt that. . . Again POSSIBLE but IMPROBABLE. I'd be happy just seeing him play like a young Wolverine ie. Juwan Howard. Just make the good passes, take the open shot, get in position for rebounds (he's too light to just jump into the fray, get in position Stro!!!), make your layups/dunks when they're given to you. No DRIBBLING AT ALL for God sake.

And oh yeah, practice those jumphooks everyday, 500x. On each on arm...LOL

southeasy · 01-03-2006, 10:29 PM

^ i feel what your saying Lol

another semi-strong game from stro tonight, and the rockets get the W. good for you guys.

13pts, 8rbs, 4 assists, 2 steals & a block.

3-in-a-row

i hope he keeps this up honestly, i just want to see him blow up.

**Yao Mania** · 01-03-2006, 10:33 PM

Juwan's been stepping up too, good to finally get some serious competition at the PF spot.

southeasy · 01-05-2006, 08:57 PM

stromile's play lowers against cavs, hope he comes back with a strong game.

23min, 6pts, 5rbs (3off), & a block tonight Vs. Cleveland.

debarge · 01-05-2006, 09:45 PM

Well I guess it would be expecting too much for him to light it up three games in a row. He didn't play too badly, just not good, it was really just missing shots, and he could've gotten in better position for boards. But I've definitely seen him play worse than he did tonight. Not his best game by any stretch, but not his worst. His confidence didn't seem shaken like it usually is, though I didn't think his play deserved for him to be benched again later in the 2nd half. He's never gonna get better sitting next to Moochie Norris.
Try to come back with a stronger game next time out Stro Stro...

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