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Westbrook Is a clear upgrade over CP3

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by astros123, Jul 11, 2019.

  1. fchowd0311

    fchowd0311 Contributing Member

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    Exactly. This team needs some speed on this team to be less predictable. Change things up a bit.
     
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  2. fchowd0311

    fchowd0311 Contributing Member

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    I really hope he works in his conditioning this off-season for off ball movement.
     
  3. YOLO

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    that's going to take more than 1 change to have that sort of impact
     
  4. fchowd0311

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    Well if it's going to be a single player who can do it it would be one of the most athletic pgs in NBA history.
     
  5. YOLO

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    how has that worked out for okc lol. 1s round exits courtesy of a rookie and becoming lillards toy lol
     
  6. DrNuegebauer

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    Have you seen Westbrook play??

    He can get the rebound under the hoop and still be the 1 man fast break. He pushes. That's what he does.
     
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  7. YOLO

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    have you? where has that gotten his team

    i cant wait for "why is wb taking it 1 on 4. slow it down. reset!"
     
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  8. fchowd0311

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    Westbrook isn't going to be the best player on this team. Remember we have Harden. Westbrook didn't have this caliber of player as a teammate since KD and he went to the finals with KD.
     
  9. YOLO

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    does wb know that? we've used this logic before
     
  10. PeterKingX

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    The truth is no team want CP3.

    But WB, a couple of team want him.

    This is a good trade for Rockets.
     
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    The heavens just opened up
     
  12. astros123

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    Him pushing the tempo to create open shots for Harden is somewhat bad? Remember how many Assisted Three Pointers harden have last season and his usage rate? Finally, the man will have a little rest this season.
     
  13. fchowd0311

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    I don't know. I never said this doesn't have a chance to fail.

    It definitely has a chance to fail and one way it can fail is if Westbrook comes here with the wrong attitude.
     
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    Trade Westbrook for a starting 4 and back up big then roll out the following lineup

    P.G. - Harden / Rivers
    S.G. - Gordon / Green
    S.F. - Tucker / House
    P.F. - Someone legit / Solid Backup big
    ..C - Capela / Free Agent signing

    Whatever you do Morey, DONT KEEP WESTBROOK!!!
    Play hot potato with that meathead!
     
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  15. PeterKingX

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    I am afraid his hamstring won't allow him to run much the show.
     
  16. YOLO

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    the same harden that doesn't move without the ball? the same harden that plays with the slowest pace in the league?
     
  17. amaru

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    I agree but CP3 doesn't exist anymore. His last game was Game 5 of the 2017-2018 WCF. All that's left now is Chris Paul. Paul isn't good enough to be a second option at this point.
     
  18. YOLO

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    no i get it. im sure you do see the odd fit and just being as optimistic as you can. all good.

    im trying but again i can't get pass how he doesnt fit
     
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  19. amaru

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    This settles it. Great trade for the Rockets! o_O
     
  20. fchowd0311

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    Let's hope to Harden being more open to moving without the ball this upcoming season. Of he is going to do this he's going to have to probably become more lean and work on his conditioning this off-season because running around in half court sets can be exhausting and is a large reason why Harden doesn't do it.
     

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