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Man...We got unlucky with Jabari Smith

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by shakes05, Jul 9, 2022.

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  1. KingSamJack

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    I was not on the Ivey train. but I was ok with PB over a good amount of people pushing for Jabari because of his shooting and Def that he can bring plus his fit next to Sengun, i still don't know why people want to consider players fitting next to sengun when if we get the #1 overall pick in 2023 Sengun was going to be on the bench because you're not having Victor come off the bench.
     
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  2. Bobbythegreat

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    Well, first off, we're not getting the top pick next year, so let's just rip that bandaid off right now.

    Secondly, you consider fit only as a tiebreaker or when the player in question would be stuck on the bench behind better players already on the roster.

    All 3 of the top bigs would have fit just fine, and there was no consideration of fit...they just took the one that fell to 3.

    The fit talk is only in regards to those they passed on. The guards that would have been stuck on the bench forever behind Green and KPJ
     
    #62 Bobbythegreat, Jul 9, 2022
  3. Landry's Tooth

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    I'll take Jayson Tatum over Carmelo.

    We know Banchero could score. Scoring isn't an issue for this team. We were dead last on defense and Banchero doesn't fix that.

    Give it time.... better chance Jabari learns to create off the dribble than Banchero become average at defense.

    Also, they are playing mostly non NBA players...
     
    #63 Landry's Tooth, Jul 9, 2022
  4. tmacfor35

    tmacfor35 Contributing Member

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    Omg wtf is this end of the game.
     
    #64 tmacfor35, Jul 9, 2022
  5. mikol13

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    Can people stop overreacting to summer league and guys careers who haven’t even started yet?? There is a long way to go before the pages are written.

    Damn, people…
     
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  6. ApacheWarrior

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    Ivey is going to be a problem for the league as I said......but Jabari is going to open up things for Porter-Green-Sengun
     
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  8. BasketballMind

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    Exactly. The only reason the Rockets had the #2 pick and were able to select Jalen Green because they were one of the worst teams in the league. This year they were able to draft Jabari because they were the worst team. They drafted for talent that just happens to fit their needs It's too early to say Jabari won't be a star in the league. I don't think Ivey or Murray will be a better shooter or defender than Jabari.
     
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  9. mikol13

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    Apparently.

    I must be getting old. All these damn kids. :p
     
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  10. Noob Cake

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    We got super unlucky at #3 this year, but it was the right pick.

    We didn't have a chance at Paolo or Chet.

    There is close to no case in Ivey over Jabari
     
    #70 Noob Cake, Jul 9, 2022
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    Welcome to my ignore list, OP.
     
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    Garbage Post
     
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  13. Daddy Long Legs

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    I’m just happy we have Jalen green
     
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    He’s gonna be fine. He’s a great talent. Stop with the knee-jerk.
     
    #74 Aruba77, Jul 9, 2022
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  15. albuster

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    WTF? The second game of the SUMMER LEAGUE and people are already making conclusions about Smith, Jr. This is nuts.
     
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    Seriously. . . .. . .
    Call me in December . . ..

    Rocket River
     
    #76 Rocket River, Jul 9, 2022
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  17. liveguy

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    Bro made a burner to post this.

    HAHA.

    Lame.
     
    #77 liveguy, Jul 9, 2022
  18. JHL85

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    Another overreaction thread after 1.5 SL game lol. Give some time people.
     
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  19. TheSource

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    I know its summer league but yikes
     
    #79 TheSource, Jul 9, 2022
  20. Rockets4Life13

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    At this point I'm convinced CF is just filled with a bunch of casuals that have no clue and for some reason these people also love to create threads.

    My god when will people learn that SL is no big deal
     
    #80 Rockets4Life13, Jul 9, 2022
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