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[Quite Possible] Terrence Jones as our Future Center

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Medicine N Music, Jul 3, 2012.

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  1. Medicine N Music

    Medicine N Music Contributing Member
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    I'm not out of my mind. I haven't seen anybody here bring this up, but Terrence definitely has potential to play the center position effectively. Now let's look at these 3 players' measurements...Hortford, Noah, and Terrence Jones.

    1) Wingspan: 7' 0.75"; Standing Reach: 8' 11"
    2) Wingspan: 7' 1.25"; Standing Reach: 8' 10.5"
    3) Wingspan: 7' 2.25"; Standing Reach: 8' 11"

    Can you tell which one is Terrence Jones? It's actually the 3rd one (1st is Hortford's, 2nd is Noah's). Basically, Terrence's measurements are better than Hortford's and Noah's; they can both play the center position effectively.

    Terrence is also just as athletic as these two, if not more. One of his strong points in college was not giving up inside position to players. Remember, he was weighed at 252 lbs. That's more than Hortford's 246 at the combine. Terrance is also only 20 years old, so with training and dieting it's not impossible to get to 260-270 lbs.

    If you play him at center, we may have the quickest, most athletic line up out there and our offense will be very difficult to defend. Even if there is some quickness lost, he will most likely still be able to defend the position pretty well, so this is not a big worry for me. Overall, I think this is definitely a possibility that needs to be looked at....but knowing Morey, he probably already has this in his plans.

    Conclusion: Terrence Jones has the potential to be an effective center in the NBA and he is DEFINITELY not undersized for a PF.
     
    #1 Medicine N Music, Jul 3, 2012
  2. napalm06

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    Thanks for pointing this out. I honestly wasn't familiar with T Jones, just heard all of the belly aching going on around here.

    If those are legit numbers, I guess there's something else to watch for.
     
    #2 napalm06, Jul 3, 2012
  3. Asian Sensation

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    No. Just no.

    Some players play bigger than they are. Terrence Jones is NOT one of them.
     
    #3 Asian Sensation, Jul 3, 2012
  4. MrJason

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    4) Wingspan: 6' 10"; Standing Reach: 8' 8.5"

    Chuck Hayes
     
    #4 MrJason, Jul 3, 2012
  5. Medicine N Music

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    These numbers are from Draft Express's combine measurement database, so they're as legit as it gets haha.
     
    #5 Medicine N Music, Jul 3, 2012
  6. Petey-N-Htown

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    That would be cool if he developed a pick-n-pop game like KG has going.
     
    #6 Petey-N-Htown, Jul 3, 2012
  7. Medicine N Music

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    What do you mean? He played 2 through 5 in college. Why would you need him to play "big" when Anthony Davis is protecting your paint? Also, he had the speed to guard 3s, so that's why he didn't play "big".

    I actually wasn't on board with drafting him, but he just has so much potential. I honest had no idea he weighed 252 lbs. That's huge.
     
    #7 Medicine N Music, Jul 3, 2012
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    small forward.
     
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  9. Medicine N Music

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    Yep. 4.25 and 2.5 inches too short.
     
    #9 Medicine N Music, Jul 3, 2012
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    SEASON AVERAGES

    Freshman:
    31.5 MPG | 44.2 FG% | 32.9 3P% | 6.4 FTA | 8.8 RPG | 1.6 APG | 1.9 BPG | 1.1 STL | 15.7 PPG

    *Sophomore:
    29.3 MPG | 50 FG% | 32.7 3P% | 4.2 FTA | 7.2 RPG | 1.3 APG | 1.8 BPG | 1.3 STL | 12.3 PPG

    *Won NCAA Basketball Championship
     
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  11. DrNuegebauer

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    Hortford?
     
    #11 DrNuegebauer, Jul 3, 2012
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    Downloaded a draft class made by some guy on 2k12 and I started a franches with the Cavs. Shed cap and traded and ended up with four 1st round picks. Drafted Anthony Davis and T. Jones and the dude is a beast!

    ...Of course it's just a create-a-player.. but still. :cool:
     
    #12 Pieman2005, Jul 3, 2012
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    I thought this was some nonsense thread but you actually raise a good point it certainly would be an interesting second unit.
     
    #14 Muaz, Jul 3, 2012
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    Maybe you should try watching basketball sometime.
     
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    Yes, I think so. Terrence Jones is like AI Horford
     
    #16 b2bizchina, Jul 3, 2012
  17. Asian Sensation

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    Player that play "big" don't just play big when they need to. They play big all the time as it's natural to them and it's all they know think (DeJuan Blair, Zach Randolph, Chuck Hayes etc). Jones is a good player with great size and I'm stoked we drafted him cause I'm from Portland and watched him since he was in HS but he doesn't like to bang inside and doesn't always get in the best position.
     
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    Interesting thread. Considering that we may end up with Asik, and we have not resigned Camby yet it would be good to have another guy who can play C.

    Right now we have so many inexperienced players even in the summer league players may find it hard to get enough playing time. Right now there is no "big" on the team that we can be sure will be a Rocket at the start of the season, because of possible trades.
     
    #18 carib, Jul 3, 2012
  19. deloaf1

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    He won't start a C in the NBA. He might move over and play some filler minutes there but your reach and other measurements can only go so far.

    Lamb's wingspan is similar... lets play him at the 5 while we are at it too?

    yeah, no.
     
    #19 deloaf1, Jul 3, 2012
  20. BigMaloe

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    I thought thia was a "inb4l" thread at first... interesting arguemnet bur jus because he is long and wide doeant mean he is a center... he couls end up being a great pf that slidesbto c occasionally while playing small ball but thats it...
     
    #20 BigMaloe, Jul 3, 2012
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