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[ClutchFans] Donatas Motiejunas works out with Hakeem Olajuwon (Video)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Sep 29, 2013.

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  1. saleem

    saleem Contributing Member

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    His post game is not refined and needs improvement, but it is still better than his outside shooting. If he doesn't work in the post,he won't make it in the NBA. If he can hold his position in the paint, he might learn how to rebound too.
    Outside shooting can help him,but it won't be enough.
     
    #21 saleem, Sep 29, 2013
  2. Clutch

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    The interviews with Motiejunas and Olajuwon are up now in the story also...
     
    #22 Clutch, Sep 29, 2013
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    Dmo working on defense with Dwight and offence with Dream. Dmo and TJ should fill PF spot nicely.
     
    #23 nobie, Sep 29, 2013
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    this kid looks hopeless
     
    #24 pippendagimp, Sep 29, 2013
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    nice job Clutch!
     
    #25 allaroundplayer, Sep 29, 2013
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    still lack of ball handling training.
    He really has skills to use those moves,but he has to improve ball handling and balance.
     
    #26 eomor131, Sep 29, 2013
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    I agree,hopefully TJones will fare better and learn something from hakeem or maybe Even Omer
     
    #27 ItalianRocket, Sep 29, 2013
  8. nobie

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    on what? hes already better than majority of players in post up. Obviously hes no Dream. Hakeem told himself in interview Dmo is working hard and has the talent.
     
    #28 nobie, Sep 29, 2013
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    Yikes....at least it's not as bad as Thabeet and Dorsey doing those hook shot drills.
     
    #29 gambingo, Sep 29, 2013
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    But he can't hold his position in the paint, and I don't think he ever will. He's very easily moved around. That's just another reason why he needs to work on his corner 3 more.
     
    #30 Haymitch, Sep 29, 2013
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    Jones is a bad defender. Yeah he can shot block, but he is bad in every other aspect. He can't guard the post, perimeter etc
     
    #31 Sydeffect, Sep 29, 2013
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    It just goes to show that D-Mo is still very raw, but has a lot of room to grow. I'd like to see TJones try to make that move.
     
    #32 Rip Van Rocket, Sep 29, 2013
  13. DaDakota

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    Thank GOD for basketball --- Thanks Clutch !

    DD
     
    #33 DaDakota, Sep 29, 2013
  14. coachbadlee

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    Thank goodness for the Rockets. The Texans absolutely suck!!!!!
     
    #34 coachbadlee, Sep 29, 2013
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    I remember PB blocking at least once every game when I watch the rockets play
     
    #35 coffeelover665, Sep 29, 2013
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    Yeah I can't rely on the Texans...
     
    #36 Sydeffect, Sep 29, 2013
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    he's not great at following directions...hakeem says pump fake...he does a jab fake...WTF...lol damn Dmo we need you man..pick it up
     
    #37 Crashlanded19, Sep 29, 2013
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    I think Morey will try to trade him
     
    #38 b2bizchina, Sep 29, 2013
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    agree, he doesn't seem to be putting the work in
     
    #39 Commodore, Sep 29, 2013
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    It's obvious that Dmo needs to improve core strength, body control, and handles.
    However, these are all things that can be worked on.
    He's probably the only big man that I've seen working with Hakeem to be able to somewhat emulate his fluidity. There's hope for that one.
     
    #40 valorita, Sep 29, 2013
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