In the past, how many rookies have come into the league attempting to transition from one position to another and NBA ready? Comparing Leonard to Morris is really unfair at the moment given the fact that he was a 3 coming into the league as a 3 along with playing for one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. Leonard obviously has the upperhand and he fits what the Spurs needed. At 14 the Rockets were trying to find that diamond, at 38 the Rockets picked their own Kawhi Leonard. I say give it more time. Unless MM is part of a trade that nets us a star, theres no point in trading him for another role player because thats not what the Rockets need right now.
I think Morey has a fixation with top college programs. PPat from Kentucky, MMorris from Kansas. I don't think Morris is the bust ya'll make him out to be, but signing him so late/getting outhustled for the job/going to the D-League/probably copping an attitude hanging-out with Philly native Lowry....lost season for him. Wish he had value in a trade, maybe get a decent 1st rounder or ship him off with Kyle if need be, but given playing time, he'll be all right. Just not here.
I don't think Josh Smith answers any of the Rockets' issues. He is similar to Gerald Wallace, I feel, in the sense that those 2 have elite athleticism but they provide you nothing else. Sure they can explode one night but they really have no other facet to their game. He's not an elite scorer by any means. He rebounds at a great rate but a lot of that is due to his ability to jump out of the gym and that will start to decline soon. Plus he's a knucklehead. Unless the Rockets are getting Smith with some other stars from around the league in an attempt to win now I'd have to pass.
I love Josh Smith and he is one of the few guys I would see start over Scola, at the PF position, but that is too damn much. Morris, Llull rights and Scola or Patterson, is fine but Smith isn't worth all that and a pick for what he might be able to do for us.
Yeah, and brought up the names Carmelo Anthony and Paul Pierce. Or were those the posters here? Sometimes I get mixed up. Edit: Marcus Morris compares himself to Carmelo...but not on defense.
Kind of interesting thinking back to the press conference. There's Motiejunas talking about how he's faster than Dwight Howard. There's Morrris talking about how he's Melo with better defense. And then there's Chandler Parsons who just sat there and chuckled. And guess who ended up earning actual minutes (and a starting job)?
Sorta half off base are you not Carl? Motiejunas was in the Euro because at the time there might no have been an NBA season.
Ha yup. Motiejunas: 'He(Dwight) can't catch me.' or 'Catch me if you can!' As you said, Morris talking about how he compares himself to Carmelo with better defense. And then yes, Chandler. Did he say a word? At least he didn't make any silly comments or statements.
The knock on Gasol around here is that he's not a star to build around. While I agree with this, he does make the team better. He may produce at a similar rate as Scola but the one thing he has on Scola is length. That alone causes problems for the opposing team defensively. Gasol's game isn't based on athleticism like Smith's is, which allows him to produce a little more consistently from his position. Also, one thing that we saw a lot of in the playoffs is that he is a great passer. The only thing is his age probably allows him to produce just as long as Smith's body allows him to. So, it becomes a tricky situation. Bosh would be preferable I think although still not as a centerpiece but definitely a piece. Lowry, Scola, and MM for Bosh? Not sure if money works but I could live with that.
