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Have we addressed the wing defense with the addition of Shumpert?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by YallMean, Feb 7, 2019.

  1. YallMean

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    To me, the biggest problem there was that guys like Kuzma, Ben Simmons, Julius Randell, and insert anyone over 6'6 that can shoot/slash around elbow could score on us at will. Of course Durant and Paul George, but no one can stop those.
    Last season we had Ariza and Luc that could move quick enough to put up defense in that area. PJ tries, but he fouls a lot, and is a bit clumsy at times. Guys like Rivers that can move and close spaces to pack it, but almost hopeless against those lengthy guys.

    So is Shumpert the answer there?
     
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    Rashmon Contributing Member

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    Do you mean Strumpet?
     
    #2 Rashmon, Feb 7, 2019
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    #3 robbie380, Feb 7, 2019
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    If Shump is the answer, then the question sucks. I don’t think anyone fears Shump’s defense. He’s a nice rotation player to have tho and will definitely help on that end.

    I remember his rookie year when I was thinking he was gonna be on the All-Defensive Teams for years to come...I really liked him as a rookie
     
    #4 Reeko, Feb 7, 2019
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    Obviously the answer is Paul George....

    ... but in the real world you have to settle for what is available at a position of need ( 3&D).
     
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  6. YallMean

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    To be honest, I am not even sure if Shump will be necessarily much better than James Ennis.
     
    #6 YallMean, Feb 7, 2019
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    who's going to play PF when Tucker sit?
    Clark?
    Green?
    or Harden?
     
    #7 MaxRider, Feb 7, 2019
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    On defense he’ll be better than Ennis, on offense he’ll probably be the same. This is why it’s important we get some points from the backup 3.
     
    #8 Obito, Feb 7, 2019
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    just don't let Shumpert dribble the ball
    at least he won't commit stupid foul and let player blow by him
     
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    Maybe, maybe not. Shump doesn’t have the length of Ennis but hopefully his defensive IQ makes up for it.
     
    #10 dmoneybangbang, Feb 7, 2019
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    We still have no size on the perimeter, so no.... we would always sign house but I guess saving a few thousand on tax is better than trying to win :rolleyes:
     
    #11 icewill36, Feb 7, 2019
  12. glimmertwins

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    Shump is one answer but I think we need more than just him - one or two solid buyout guys would really help here. We need versatility and depth so we can counter teams and/or keep our core guys fresh deep into the playoffs and if we have to, we need guys to help us from not burning through the same 5 guys when one of our core rotation guys go down.
     
    #12 glimmertwins, Feb 7, 2019
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    I thought Ennis would have gotten better as a help defender opposed to an on the ball defender like Shump
     
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