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Ben McLemore is a Rocket

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by samtaylor, Jul 23, 2019.

  1. TheRealAllpro

    TheRealAllpro Morey only fan

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    Wow this came out of no where!
     
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    come on the last 2 are not going to be playing. that leaves 6 which is a large amount but considering how many 3 guard sets we play, its not terribly overstocked. I would add house in that mix to make it 7 and say that is where the starters and backups for 1-3 will come from. It also allows for us to trade someone for a big. with Tyson on board, I think the biggest need left is a back up 4 but another big cant hurt
     
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    Tbh this is a good pickup, its always good to have a guy on the roster who can handle the ball and somewhat create his own shot

    That use to be my biggest complaint with rockets is we never had ball handlers or anyone who was athletic enough to do anything until we finally acquired Eric Gordon, rivers and Chris Paul.

    He will be great insurance and possibly gain some minutes
     
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    D.A. is licking his chops at the 7man rotation. Just think... He could have a 7 guard rotation now
     
  5. J.R.

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    Didn't get the Tomball(TX) guy but did get the Humble(TX) guy. :rolleyes:
    Welcome "home" Ben!

    Ben played a year? at Christian Life Center in Humble.
     
  6. macan

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    Morey is playing chess..
    i'm sensing a bigger move incoming guys!
     
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    +Clemons
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  8. icewill36

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    our team is too damn small man.
     
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    I completely forgot we had been looking at him. We really do have too many guards, but I guess that's how we roll.
     
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    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN
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    FWIW, BB Ref has his DRtg consistently from 112-114. 113 this last interlude with SAC. Enjoy him for the 41.5% from 3, not his rebounding or defense.

    Still need a 4 or 5 who can play decent minutes. Unless we think Hart is ready to take the leap.
     
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  12. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    We are scrapping the bottom of the barrel hoping to strike gold.

    DD
     
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    low risk I guess but we need some length. when can we get a 6'8 wing?
     
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    Totally forgot about those guys. It will be interesting to see who is cut before the season. They definitely have enough bodies for camp.
     
  15. Plowman

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    Good shot from downtown, and can D up...Was injured, and before that never really was used correctly by the Kings.

    He's got a chance to excel in a role in our offense...end of the rotation, if he makes it.

    We'll get our forwards.
     
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    Does this mean out for Shumpert ?
     
  17. eman

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    I wonder if this BM signing facilitates another move. Like, I'd hate to lose EGo, but would love to add Iggy and/or Love...
     
  18. Highlyrated

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    He shot 41% from 3 last year ,but his defensive fg % was at 51% and 49 the year prior ,his defense was terrible.
     
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    If PJ can be a 5, anybody can be a 4.
     
  20. Nook

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    McLemore... meh

    He can hit 3’s; and is a good athlete but that is about yet.

    He isn’t really all that tall or long (6’8” wingspan).

    He just hasn’t “got it” in his time in the NBA and that is why he is available. I’m really skeptical of his defensive understanding but we will see.
     
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