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Gentile on his way?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Beardaholic13, Jun 13, 2016.

  1. Beardaholic13

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  2. Deckard

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    Great find! I hope he's healthy and they bring him over. Wonder what his injuries were this season? Sounds like he had a difficult year.
     
  3. SRR21

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    What sort of player is he?
     
  4. Carl Herrera

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    A very classy player. A true gentileman.
     
  5. ksny15

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    He would be a great addition. He can actually put the ball in the hoop
     
  6. DeathStar

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    It looks like he's an undersized SF who can't shoot the 3...
     
  7. Aruba77

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    So is he any good? Can anyone provide a breakdown of his skill set; preferably someone who's actually seen the guy play?
     
  8. Mr. Motiejunas

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    He plays like Sam Dekker.
     
  9. heypartner

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    <a href="http://www.eurohoops.net/eurobasket/127245/gentile-spanoulis-is-my-idol">Gentile: “Spanoulis is my idol”</a>

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  10. ksny15

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    Except he can score
     
  11. daywalker02

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    Go Gentile into the Night!
     
  12. topfive

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    DaDakota falls in a faint.
     
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    iso midrange off the dribble, good at using his body to create separation but slow release on his shot, a bit immature in mindset
     
  14. Bobbythegreat

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    So a wing that isn't athletic and can't shoot. Where do we sign up?
     
  15. KlutchQT

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    Supermeh.
     
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  16. FTW Rockets FTW

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    Is he any good or will he be another scrub like Papascrub?
     
  17. pippendagimp

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    hard to say how his game will translate. in pringles' offense he can rack up some easy baskets just moving off the ball. but his 3 is unreliable and he's used to having the ball in his hands for iso's. compared to papa he's a much better finisher, but with a lot less intangibles
     
  18. FTW Rockets FTW

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    Thanks but does he have any D?
     
  19. pippendagimp

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    his lateral quickness is not up to nba standards but he'll probably try at least. he can be a feisty player at times. probably won't see much time his rookie year anyways
     
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    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uwRHS8bWRQw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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