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Petition to start Nick "Sam Cassell" Johnson

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by RocketsTerps, Mar 24, 2015.

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  1. RocketsTerps

    RocketsTerps Member

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    McHale always has to be forced to play/develop his young talent. If Bev is down for the season lets pray he doesn't believe he can go with two 37 year olds defensively against the likes of any of the golden era points like Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, Mike Conley, Jr., Tony Parker or Rondo. Free Nick Johnson NOW. Hopefully he's the rookie who adds a post season spark like Sam I Am. All we need for Nick to really do is defend - which is his strength. Terry and Prigs should remain on the second unit.
     
    #1 RocketsTerps, Mar 24, 2015
  2. Bobbythegreat

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    I dunno if he should start, but I think he should absolutely get a chance to step up his game.
     
    #2 Bobbythegreat, Mar 24, 2015
  3. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Contributing Member

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    It is time to insert Johnson into a game situation so we can see if he will stand tall or wilt under pressure.
     
    #3 Carl Herrera, Mar 24, 2015
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  4. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    He probably should start if Bev is out.

    DD
     
    #4 DaDakota, Mar 24, 2015
  5. larsv8

    larsv8 Contributing Member

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    He sucks.

    He shouldn't get playing time, much less start.
     
    #5 larsv8, Mar 24, 2015
  6. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Contributing Member

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    Yes because the last petition was so wise.
     
    #6 Mr. Clutch, Mar 24, 2015
  7. RocketsTerps

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    You say he sucks based on what? He's a plus defender, thrives in an up tempo and has a high basketball IQ. He just needs an opportunity. We don't really have another option. We KNOW Terry and Prigioni can defend elite point guards. Nick Johnson at the very least is as athletic & quick as any playoff guard minus Westbrook.
     
    #7 RocketsTerps, Mar 24, 2015
  8. saleem

    saleem Contributing Member

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    Yes, that is correct.
     
    #8 saleem, Mar 24, 2015
  9. D-rock

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    Seconded. Let it happen.
     
    #9 D-rock, Mar 24, 2015
  10. saleem

    saleem Contributing Member

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    Corrected.
     
    #10 saleem, Mar 24, 2015
  11. Bobbythegreat

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    LOL was that the "Start Ish Smith's backup" petition?
     
    #11 Bobbythegreat, Mar 24, 2015
  12. RocketsTerps

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    Thanks. I couldn't edit that myself. Prigs and Terry Can't defend ANY starters in the west.
     
    #12 RocketsTerps, Mar 24, 2015
  13. TesseracT

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    lol McHale would start Dorsey at point before Nick

    I remember people here thought KJ would actually get playing time
     
    #13 TesseracT, Mar 24, 2015
  14. RocketsTerps

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    Difference is Canaan Cannot defend ANYONE either. Nick Johnson is a plus defender. That's what we need next to Harden more than a 37 year old.
     
    #14 RocketsTerps, Mar 24, 2015
  15. ParaSolid

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    Johnson will turn the ball over a ton. He's a rookie and he isn't even a natural PG. Getting the ball past half court and then getting it to Harden under intense pressure seems routine when the vets do it, but it'll be ugly when Johnson tries to do it. I'd love to be proven wrong, of course, but I don't think it'll happen. I don't think he is ready.
     
    #15 ParaSolid, Mar 24, 2015
  16. larsv8

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    Based on watching him.

    He isn't good offensively, he isn't good defensively, he wasn't good in he summer league, he wasn't good in his limited minutes in the NBA, and he isn't good in the d league. he just isn't good.

    He may get there eventually but to randomly suggest starting hi is beyond stupid.
     
    #16 larsv8, Mar 24, 2015
  17. Mr. Clutch

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    Exactly.

    People wanted McHale fired because he ignored that petition.
     
    #17 Mr. Clutch, Mar 24, 2015
  18. MaxRider

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    start mcdaniels
     
    #18 MaxRider, Mar 24, 2015
  19. cheke64

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    Dont listen to him. Hes the company man. Whatever Mchale and Morey do he finds a way to justify it. I got 20 of them on my ignore list. Havent gotten any hate rep either.
     
    #19 cheke64, Mar 24, 2015
  20. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    I don't think this Johnson has legendary balls like Sam I am.

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    #20 rockbox, Mar 24, 2015
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