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Ariza incident in Houston?

Posted on 8/12/10 at 12:46 pm
Posted by TigerinATL
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Posted on 8/12/10 at 12:46 pm
This is message board rumor mongering so take it with a grain of salt, but supposedly someone with inside info in Houston posted this on RealGM forums.

Also keep in mind that Gerald Madkins worked in Houston's FO as of a week ago so I'm sure if there was an incident the Hornets were fully aware of it.

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The reason Houston is doing this deal is because of some behind-the-scenes- "issues" with Ariza. There was a MAJOR incident recently between Ariza and another key player that really turned ugly. The coaching staff was very concerned about chemistry issues between the two players and so they began shopping Ariza for the last month and a half or so. Apparently, Ariza has a reputation for being a "loose cannon" to put it mildly (one of the reasons LAL didn't do more to retain him), and Houston wanted to dump him and get back the best value they could. Lee is a very nice player--hard nosed, tough, and athletic--and they are really happy if they get him. Lee will be a very solid addition for them and I think you will see him flourish in Adelman's system.

...I can't disclose all of the details. However, I will say this. Ariza and another Hou player had some major drama and it also included both of the players' wives/girlfriends. The situation got somewhat ugly and it reached a point where Hou felt that chemistry could be a problem on the team. They started looking at options to trade Ariza not long after this incident.

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Posted by VOR
Member since Apr 2009
63525 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 12:47 pm to
It's okay. West is a karate expert. He'll keep shite in line. Just saying.
Posted by NorthshoreTiger76
Pelicans, Saints, & LSU Fan
Member since May 2009
80179 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 12:48 pm to
must have wife-swapped
Posted by The Future
Smallville, KS
Member since Oct 2009
22661 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 12:59 pm to
Ehh we should be ok even if this is true...we haven't really had any chemistry probs in the past
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61506 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:03 pm to
Yeah, Willie Roaf still played at a pro bowl level for KC when the Joe Horn/Joe Johnson incident occurred.
Posted by Po Pimp
Lakeview
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:04 pm to
Didn't L.A. get rid of him in exchange for Artest because they wanted to win now?
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278418 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:12 pm to
doesnt sound like a big deal. Sounds like they are trying to talk themselves into the deal
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160104 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:21 pm to



Don't worry guys, I got this.
Posted by Hank Marducas
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Member since Sep 2009
5638 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:21 pm to
quote:

Didn't L.A. get rid of him in exchange for Artest because they wanted to win now?

They had already won one with Ariza, and he was a huge asset to that team. They just thought Artest would be an upgrade, I guess. Boy, Houston really got fricked over with losing Artest and Ariza. Their loss is our gain.
Posted by Po Pimp
Lakeview
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:25 pm to
Ah, that's right. Thanks for jogging my memory, Hank.
Posted by Maximus
Member since Feb 2004
81262 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:45 pm to
i made you a sig pic, kid.

This post was edited on 8/12/10 at 1:52 pm
Posted by americanoutlaw
Lafayette
Member since Jul 2010
4724 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:57 pm to
quote:

Boy, Houston really got fricked over with losing Artest and Ariza.

Ain't that the truth. Must really suck to be a rockets fan now
Posted by Shankopotomus
Social Distanced
Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 8/12/10 at 2:19 pm to
quote:

I can't disclose all of the details. However, I will say this. Ariza and another Hou player had some major drama and it also included both of the players' wives/girlfriends.


Can someone confirm or deny Ariza's friendships with either Tiger Woods, Joe Horn, Travis Henry, or Shawn Kemp?
Posted by MSMHater
Houston
Member since Oct 2008
22775 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 2:28 pm to
quote:

Boy, Houston really got fricked over with losing Artest and Ariza.


Ain't that the truth. Must really suck to be a rockets fan now



No...not really. Honestly, trades been a big over here.
Posted by DollaChoppa
I Simp for ACC
Member since May 2008
84774 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 2:41 pm to
This is good, houston will be rattled when we play them
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
95633 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 2:53 pm to
quote:

No...not really. Honestly, trades been a big over here.


The trades have sucked a big invisible cock over there?
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160104 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 2:57 pm to
Posted by Maximus
Member since Feb 2004
81262 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 3:00 pm to
thats johnie the pedo killer on the left if you didnt know
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160104 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 3:01 pm to
I was trying to figure it out, it all makes sense now.
Posted by Maximus
Member since Feb 2004
81262 posts
Posted on 8/12/10 at 3:03 pm to
i couldn't find any romnio pics, maybe i'll take a screenshot if he's on youtube
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