This. And unless the Rockets win the lottery and get a top-3 pick (not very likely), they're doomed to be picking in the late lottery again. They got very lucky (according to them) last summer in getting Patterson at #14; don't count on getting someone as good as Patterson in the #12 to #14 range this June. THAT is why the Rockets need to sack up and make a run at the playoffs. I'd much rather pick #16 and go to the playoffs than pick #12 and miss the playoffs. (Also, if the Rockets are picking after, say, #8, I'd just as soon like to see them trade the pick in a package for a good player.)
I'm trying to find who here was high on PPat early on, that's whose insight I want to read. I know Bima liked him.
I find it slightly alarming that while playing nearly 30 minutes a game and being 7 feet tall, he only averages 3 rebounds a game.
did anyone watch florida state upset duke last night? chris singleton is really impressive, and theres a realistic shot at getting him. putting up 15 and 9 with 2blocks/steals a game
another interesting prospect Lucas Nogueira center from Brazil http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_-5fJFFzZc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPIpLNyWpQo&feature=related
He'd be a good 2nd round pickup, or he'd be good if we trade for a Center to play until he fully develops. This kid will be good if he puts in the effort and bulks up, but he's a project and won't contribute right away or maybe even play right away.
yea he looks like a project(hes barely 18), but just his presence alone in the paint reminds me of what tyson chandler has done for the mavs this year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3iLwUwFFGE&feature=player_embedded#! at 46 seconds his holding on to the rim with his heels barely off the ground.
I looked at this guy too. If we have a late pick and he is the best player on the board, I wouldn't be against it. We would have to stick him in the D league or Europe for a couple years (or three) until he bulked up, But I would take the gamble and trade for a veteran defensive center to fill the void until then.
I'd love to pick up Singleton or Vesely if the pick is in the 11-14 range. With the early 2nd rounder from LAC, David Lighty could become a very solid role player.
