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[2014 NBA Draft/2-53] Alessandro Gentile

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 26, 2014.

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Do you like Houston's choice of Alessandro Gentile at the 53rd pick?

  1. YES

    139 vote(s)
    81.8%

  2. NO

    31 vote(s)
    18.2%
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  1. meh

    meh Contributing Member

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    All you need to know is

    1. Rockets have $1.4mil cash they have to spend or they lose it.
    2. Les is willing to spend that cash on lottery tickets
     
    #41 meh, Jun 26, 2014
  2. HMMMHMM

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    It's a lazy comparison because they're both Italian SGs, but I don't think he's all that different from Belinelli.

    Shooter. Better ball-handler and isolation player than you might think. Not a great athlete, but crafty.
     
    #42 HMMMHMM, Jun 26, 2014
  3. ric_flair

    ric_flair Member

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    so Rockets own...

    Llull (one of top Spanish players)
    Papanikolaou (one of top Greek players)
    Gentile (top 5 italian players)
    Capela (top swiss player)

    If we dont win the NBA title, we are gunning for the European title.
     
    #43 ric_flair, Jun 26, 2014
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    saleem Contributing Member

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    I admit I have never heard of him, but he sounds like a pretty useful player for the 53rd pick.
     
    #44 saleem, Jun 27, 2014
  5. Sydeffect

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    Morey compared him to Delfino body type wise
     
    #45 Sydeffect, Jun 27, 2014
  6. daywalker02

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    First Italiano?
     
    #46 daywalker02, Jun 27, 2014
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    Yep. This is it.
     
    #47 AndySwanny, Jun 27, 2014
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    So we're getting rid of Casspi for a Gentile?

    Hmm....
     
    #48 Mr. Clutch, Jun 27, 2014
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    Benvenuto a Houston Gentile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    #49 il italiano, Jun 27, 2014
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    No good pick!
     
    #50 Mimex, Jun 27, 2014
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    Can he measure up to the Brazilian Kevin Durant?
     
    #51 Yang_Wenli, Jun 27, 2014
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    He looks like he smells.
     
    #52 Franchize, Jun 27, 2014
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    So he only goes right?
     
    #53 bratna8, Jun 27, 2014
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    Gentile lace had a pretty face, a ponytail hangin' down..
     
    #54 Artie_Fufkin, Jun 27, 2014
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    Don't you go all Gentile on your opponents!
     
    #55 daywalker02, Jun 27, 2014
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    Black hole???
     
    #56 prs325, Jun 27, 2014
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    To early to tell, maybe in 2 years time I will be able to answer this question better since both players will only be 2 more years away from impact ;)
     
    #57 Voice of Aus, Jun 27, 2014
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    Gran bel giocatore considerato che lo abbiamo scelto alla 53; non sarà mai un buon difensore, ma potrebbe dare punti veloci dalla panca.


    Very good player considered we picked him at 53; he'll never be a good defender, but he could provide istant offense from the bench.
     
    #58 mackzone, Jun 27, 2014
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    Lmao...
     
    #59 Cstyle42, Jun 27, 2014
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    Very nice highlights mix of him scoring, definitely getting the Delfino vibe from him.

    The couple of problems I see that he might have is the whole 'kobe in europe, role player in nba' thing. He would have to adjust to a new role taking less shots, and not trying to do so much when trying to score. Then second thing is, he might be too slow or soft of a defender for him to be able to earn consistent playing time.

    But if he can adapt to his new role, and try his best on defense, I bet he'd fit right in as a Delfino-type scoring spark off the bench.
     
    #60 ThatBoyNick, Jun 27, 2014
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