LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 01:  Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Shane Battier #31 of the Houston Rockets battle for a rebound in the first half at Staples Center on February 1, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Rockets 114-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Odd Obsession with Big Man Could Doom Rockets

By Eric Ball (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06:  John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the New York Knicks during the second half at Verizon Center on January 6, 2012 in Washington, DC.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Should Houston Tank for Draft Position?

by Robert Kleeman

With each loss, the rumblings grow louder and the stubborn fans become more adamant. The Rockets , they say, should eschew mediocrity and torpedo the season to obtain the highest draft pick possible...