It feels like we have been one of the less athletic teams overall ever since Hakeem stopped being in his prime. With Westbrook at PG, we might now have the most athletic point guard in the game. Capela is one of the most athletic centers, and House and Green can both get up and dunk. Where among teams do you think we rank in terms of overall athleticism this upcoming season? Do you think the improvement in speed and jumping ability makes up for what we might have lost in terms of basketball IQ?
Not good. Neither Green, who is over the hill, nor House are consistently athletic. House supposedly had an inflamed big toe through out the entire Post season. If he turns at around and become like IG Clutch fans will be in for a treat.
There was a segment recently about WB not setting screens and having to learn to set screens for James . But I didn't watch long enough to see them mention anything about James screening for WB . James is strong AF as well all know . He's got that wide frame ... what guard is gonna get around him ? Also James has never had the opportunity to set screens (in Houston) for such an explosive and skilled ball-handled . Imagine the pick and pop with James at the 3 point line .
The Rockets athleticism is certainly improved. Westbrook is the most physically explosive and athletic guard in the league. James Harden is an underrated athlete at shooting guard. Clint Capela is also a good athlete... House is capable of holding his own as well. So I am not worried about a team being so athletic they dominate us.... other than the Clippers.... but AGAIN the biggest problem is we need a really long and athletic SF and Mr. Luxury Tax didn’t let that happen... if we some how fill that hole, we athletically can match up against anyone. As far as the IQ issues, we lost our first or second highest IQ player and replaced him someone that just relies on impulse. I am concerned.... part of why I hoped Captain Luxury Tax would allow for more in the budget for quality assistants and a couple veterans like Livingston and Carter.
Idk where it ranks the Rockets in the NBA but I do know we traded a guy who’s athleticism is so far gone that he couldn’t complete a season, break down a defender with regularity or get up a shot without some kind of contortion for a guy who probably tops the “force of nature” list. Who throws down tomahawk jams and makes the most uniquely athletic sports league in the world look like lesser athletes. Whatever the ranking, it’s higher than last year for sure.
Uh, we’ve only stopped being athletic in the last couple seasons. With CP and Harden. Francis and Mobley were crazy athletic. Remember Francis in the dunk contest? Tmac was a physical freak. Maybe one of the most athletically gifted players ever. We had Dwight who is crazy athletic. Just dumb. While he did lose some of it with his back injury he was still a freak. We even had a Josh Smith Cameo. Remember the dunks on the Mavs?
I was going to post the same thing because that backcourt was maybe an all time in athleticism. The league had a hard time matching up ever time we played.
Morey and Tilly just need to nut up and trade 2 FRP for Covington. F the LT, RoCo is the missing piece. If Rockets dont win it all, trade Russ for pocks and longer athletic wings and try again.
To get good players, you must give up good assets and be willing to pay significant money. Others have done that. The Rockets don’t seem interested in that.
I agree with this. If Luc has no known remaining health issues at this point and is interested, I would totally be up for bringing him back. It may not be likely, but how awesome would it be to add a healthy Luc Mbah a Moute to this rotation?
Thats what Ive been trying to tell people haha, for a minimum signing yeeeees. There hasnt been any news about him at all.
I can’t remember which podcast it was on, but they said something like over the last 3 years no guard has set less screens than Westbrook. Guards screening for guards is something we utilize in our offense. I imagine Westbrook will change.
