Rockets at serious height disadvantage

As long as we run our offense and execute we dont have to worry about any of that-Mike D'Antoni

 

Yes size especially at the wing position would be helpful, so that guys like Brandon Ingram have a tougher time dropping over 30 on us.

That said the defensive scheme of switching is just as much to blame and basically list us the Milwaukee game. MDA stubborn attitude on defense and lazy approach to adjustments are IMO the Rockets biggest concerns for this season.

 

we are going to do the same thing we've always done, go small, give up the mismatch inside the 3 point line, switch everything, beat them down the court and hit a 3. this is our game. We are selling out to guard their 3, giving up 2, hoping to outscore them....

sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.....

 

the advantage from the 3s gets mitigated more each year. Everyone shoots 3s now and most shoot better

 

it is what it is, until a major trade happens, this is the only way we can play....

we live and die by the three...

 

our real disadvantage is our headcoach's abilities

 

We have the height, but MDA doesn’t utilize it

 

Even if Morey wanted to make a move and bring in a legit big man he won't be able to do it until December for obvious reasons. Looking at the teams after an extremely small sample size of games played who are looking like ass:

Knicks: Portis? Gibson? The latter would have been a great fit years ago; just not sure what he can provide in 2019/2020 on the defensive end. I've always loved Portis but he might be out of our price range.

Bulls: Thad Young? He's probably the only frontcourt player worth mentioning though he's 6'8" and probably have seen better days. Of course the OPM could be revived and we double down on small ball.....

Hornets: Zeller? He's looked awfully good this season without Kemba. 44% from 3, 16ppg, 13 rpg. Probably a mirage but could probably also be available.

Grizzlies: Valanciunas? His Per 36 stats are ridiculous this year but .....I don't know...I'm just bias and not a fan of the guy

Kings: Dedmon? Holmes? The former has been atrocious this year (same for his team). The latter is compelling enough...6'10", pretty athletic...I'm not too sure he's the defensive big we need though

Pelicans: I don't think they'll be sellers as their schedule has been brutally hard and it should get easier soon. However, Okafor has been looking fairly good to start off the season, especially on the defensive side. he's actually average now compared to ungodly bad during his Sixer days.

 

All fair points lol

 

Technically he's right over an 82 game season. In a short series or a single game not so much. 0 for 27 is historical proof of that fact.

 

I have been saying that since this roster was completed....

We are TOO DAMNED SHORT......it is why I wanted Bennett on the team - a legit size guy that can hit the 3, or DMo, someone that is above 6'8" and is not wearing concrete sneakers (I see you Ryan).

DD

 

You had me at Dmo

 

Anthony Bennett is 6'7.

 

You forgot the Suns have Ayton, Dario, Frank and Banes.

I just want to see how the Rockets play against these teams. Before the three was the Rockets's advantage, maybe now the Rockets speed with Russ and Clint at center is the advantage.

These teams can shoot and are big but the transition points could be the Rocket equalizer.

 

in other news, water is wet.

 

We drafted some bigs but they suck

 

It’s a new era tho. Idk if Morey understood. Idk if this is a live and die by 3 era

 

If Capela didn't play so soft this wouldn't be so much of a concern.

 

They could definitely use someone to bang with other frontcourt guys. Or even a skilled 4. Really wouldn't mind Thad Young tbh.