Royce White in serious play for the Rockets at 14 and 16

[MaxRider]

Originally Posted by Russjr2 None of our SFs or PFs has a handle and attacks the rim like he does. I think he could be the type of player that gets to the FT line often. He def has some things he needs to work on but that is what you expect at picks 14 and 16. He can develop a outside shot and better FT shooting. How many bigs do we have that can get the rebound and then push the break? I would like to have that on my team. Should be a intersting draft next week. As usual, im sure whomever we pick people on this site will not agree with it.

i could see Popovich is doing Hack-the-Royce already

[Johndoe804]

He's looking good at the draft combine. He was doing well defending and on offense in the defense drills.

[jtr]

Originally Posted by JayZ750 Is Carl Herrera multiple people, or simple an autobot, scanning the board at all times and programmed to respond asap with as witty a comment as possible??

Carl is Tyler Durden.

[jaxwithanx]

He has a 7 foot wingspan and over an 8 and a half foot standing reach. Stop with the whole undersized thing. Most of y'all unfortunately don't even realize that height alone actually plays a much smaller part in the effectiveness of someone's size compared to their actual wingspan and reach. You don't shoot, rebound or block many shots with the top of your head.

I mentioned him in a few other threads as a guy I hope we would consider if trading up proves futile. There aren't a lot of people at 14 or 16 that would positively make and contribute to this team in all honesty. Probably one guy, but if we keep both....you gotta commit to the idea that one of them needs to be a risk. Royce White is a perfect example of a player that could pay off huge dividends....and for little commitment from the Rockets viewpoint. It isn't like we are one role player away to where we should feel the pressure to draft a guy we know will pan out.

[HeyBudLetsParty]

From his interview it seams like he's kind of unconfident

He said he does everything good, but nothing great.

[djohn2o12]

Hearing Houston Rockets have a deal in the works to move Sam Dalembert and possibly the 16th pick about 27 minutes ago

Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html#ixzz1yS6QsFbz

http://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA

[jaxwithanx]

Originally Posted by HeyBudLetsParty From his interview it seams like he's kind of unconfident He said he does everything good, but nothing great.

Let me guess, he doesn't have enough "swag" for you?

[HeyBudLetsParty]

Haha no, I hate cocky players. And I hope we draft him, but the kid should have more confidence in his game.

[Muaz]

Originally Posted by RV6 Jamal Mashburn 2.0?

Good comparison although Mashburn was a pretty solid shooter in college, but it's a good example cause of they're similar court vision and bullish rim attacking style. Hopefully he doesn't get as many injuries as Mashburn.

I think he measured in at 261 at the combine DraftExpress updated his weight to 261 should help with some of the he's overweight and needs better conditioning criticism. He is a good player, but the best option would be to trade down to nab him and Teague or Fournier.

[djohn2o12]

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA
The Houston Rockets are shopping Samuel Dalembert, according to sources. He may be packaged with one of Houston's first-round picks.

[Carl Herrera]

[jaxwithanx]

Originally Posted by HeyBudLetsParty Haha no, I hate cocky players. And I hope we draft him, but the kid should have more confidence in his game.

I gotcha. I just think we tend to overlook guys who are realistic now in favor of the grandiose attitude we've become accustomed to. These kids have been "the man" for years because of AAU ball and it just distorts their game and sense of self entirely, IMO.

So I don't think he sounds un-confident. Just realistic.

[Russjr2]

Originally Posted by MaxRider i could see Popovich is doing Hack-the-Royce already

He looks like he has the shooting form to get better at FTs with practice and a little instruction. They can only do that for a little while. I wouldn't worry too much about that.

[haoafu]

Originally Posted by djohn2o12 Hearing Houston Rockets have a deal in the works to move Sam Dalembert and possibly the 16th pick about 27 minutes ago Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html#ixzz1yS6QsFbz http://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA

Sounds like it's for #3 and blatche.

[CertifiedTroll]

Originally Posted by jaxwithanx He has a 7 foot wingspan and over an 8 and a half foot standing reach. Stop with the whole undersized thing. Most of y'all unfortunately don't even realize that height alone actually plays a much smaller part in the effectiveness of someone's size compared to their actual wingspan and reach. You don't shoot, rebound or block many shots with the top of your head. I mentioned him in a few other threads as a guy I hope we would consider if trading up proves futile. There aren't a lot of people at 14 or 16 that would positively make and contribute to this team in all honesty. Probably one guy, but if we keep both....you gotta commit to the idea that one of them needs to be a risk. Royce White is a perfect example of a player that could pay off huge dividends....and for little commitment from the Rockets viewpoint. It isn't like we are one role player away to where we should feel the pressure to draft a guy we know will pan out.

If you are tall enough you WOULD use your head to block people. It is a huge crowd motivator and a sought after skill. Royce really carries no potential in that field and is not needed. Pass. We NEED head blockers.

[withmustard]

Originally Posted by haoafu Sounds like it's for #3 and blatche.

Where are you gettin this from? Previous rumors?

[haoafu]

Originally Posted by withmustard Where are you gettin this from? Previous rumors?

Just my guess. It makes sense though.

[Aruba77]

Originally Posted by djohn2o12 Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA The Houston Rockets are shopping Samuel Dalembert, according to sources. He may be packaged with one of Houston's first-round picks.

OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG

and ...let the anti-climax begin.

Sorry, it's a defense mechanism. just trying to protect myself from disappointment.

[ROXTXIA]

Originally Posted by Aruba77 OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG and ...let the anti-climax begin. Sorry, it's a defense mechanism. just trying to protect myself from disappointment.

Um....hope you keep the Kleenex next to the computer (if you're an unmarried dude, LOL).

[ric_flair]

Originally Posted by haoafu Just my guess. It makes sense though.

Wiz took on 30million dollars for the 42nd pick just to dump Blatche for the THIRD overall pick?!?!?!?! No way. If anything its probably to Mil, or Ports 11th.