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How good can Cole Aldrich be?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ItsMyFault, Oct 27, 2012.

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  1. ItsMyFault

    ItsMyFault Contributing Member

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    A lottery pick from 2010 draft out of Kansas.

    He's 6'11" so he'll be backing up Asik.

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    As you can see he hasn't done much for his career.

    I haven't seen him much at OKC because he doesn't get very much playing time. Anyone know his upside?
     
    #1 ItsMyFault, Oct 27, 2012
  2. dharocks

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    Potentially better than Greg Smith.

    He's a stiff though.
     
    #2 dharocks, Oct 27, 2012
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    10,000x better than Hasheem Thabeet
     
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    He's been a bust, saying he's better than Thabeet isn't saying much
     
    #4 gah, Oct 27, 2012
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    23 years old...bigs usually take more time to develop. Lets see what CD can do with him first before writing him off as a stiff.
     
    #5 ArtV, Oct 27, 2012
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    I wouldn't put so many zeros behind that 1. I think he could be 5 times better than Thabeet....

    On the current roster, I wouldn't even put Aldrich ahead of Greg Smith.
     
    #6 VeloCity, Oct 27, 2012
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    He has played pretty decent in the preseason. I think Hollinger had him pegged as becoming a legit backup C this season. I'm cautiously optimistic about him.
     
    #7 clos4life, Oct 27, 2012
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    He's got a 7'5 wingspan. Defensive stopper (blocks a lot of shots) and good motor and rebounder.

    I'm not convinced he's got much in offence, but Draftexpress lists his back to the basket scoring as a positive - so?

    Think Asik lite? Well worth persevering with a legitimately big guy who is mobile around the court and (allegedly) smart and mistake free.
     
    #8 DrNuegebauer, Oct 27, 2012
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    In the pre-seaon he looked better then he did during the last 2 years. I hope he can be our backup.
     
    #9 Dreamin, Oct 27, 2012
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    Hollinger's player profile on Aldrich:

     
    #10 sidestep, Oct 27, 2012
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    If he puts up 4 and 5 this year I'll be happy. I'd like to see Greg Smith get a shot though.
     
    #11 rolyat93, Oct 27, 2012
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    We have Smith as a back up Center now. But he will have his time.
     
    #12 Knightrogen, Oct 27, 2012
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    He is terrible. But maybe he can learn from McHale.
     
    #13 BigBenito, Oct 27, 2012
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    Extremely limited minutes, but in what time he has played

    10-11 he averaged 8.9 reb and 1.8 blks per 36 mins

    11-12 he averaged 10 reb and 3.5 blks per 36 mins

    Given playing time i think he can be at the least a great backup.

    He's smart, has long arms, and plays hard. He's and instant upgrade over Greg Smith.

    Great addition to the trade, but not a major difference maker.
     
    #14 sealclubber1016, Oct 27, 2012
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    Good enough to be at least 3rd string.
     
    #15 Horry4theWin, Oct 27, 2012
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    his ceiling is: aiight
     
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    Aldrich and DMo can be paired together to maximize their strengths and hide their weaknesses
     
    #17 nbafever, Oct 27, 2012
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    I pretty much agree but I would say solid backup, not great
     
    #18 Genuine, Oct 27, 2012
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    This statement is STUPID!!! Cole Aldrich is now the backup C
     
    #19 bleedrockets, Oct 27, 2012
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    He's Okay. He got by in college because he was bigger (6'11" and 245-255 in college) than the average guy he faced. He has an awkward shot too. He had a decent move or two, but really has to develop if he wants to do well in the NBA. Has the size, but he's not that quick and his moves aren't going to fool a good NBA defender.
     
    #20 marothisu, Oct 27, 2012
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