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Eric Gordon agrees to deal with Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rocketpower2, Jul 2, 2016.

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Do you like the Rockets signing of Eric Gordon to a 4-year, $53M deal?

  1. YES

    378 vote(s)
    81.5%
  2. NO

    86 vote(s)
    18.5%
  1. Aruba77

    Aruba77 Member

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    Nothing will get the $20 mil Anderson taste out of my mouth, and this guys injury history is scary, but we didn't over pay and he can shoot. Don't like the 4 yrs though.
     
  2. count_dough-ku

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    Never mind, I saw Clutch's post on the homepage. So it's 9.2 mil left to spend AFTER they match a D-Mo deal? Or is it one or the other?
     
  3. SirIvyLeague

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    Does anybody have a collection of late-game inbound **** ups from last year?

    We seriously had the absolute worst late game execution in those. That highlight reel's finishing clip reminded me of how ****ty it was. Just embarassing.

    I know D'Antoni gets a lot of heat, but offensive creativity isn't one of them. We'll have some nice plays set up here.

    We got 7 pieces of our rotation in lock:

    Clint
    Ryno
    Ariza
    Gordon
    Harden

    Bench:
    Bev
    DMo

    We still need another swingman not named Brewer I feel. I'd like someone like Troy Daniels for 10-15mpg. And then a defensive C, Tarik Black is fine. Black and Dmo were a great combo.
     
  4. Outlier

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    This is worth it if Gordon stays healthy for the full contract.
     
  5. rocketpower2

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    True. But he has shown the ability to knock down the wide open shot at an elite rate. Which is something we haven't had to compliment Harden (Delfino and Parsons were the best shooting wings we have had).
     
  6. zcarenow

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    What is the latest on cap space now that Gordon and Anderson are on board? What do we have left to match DMO?
     
  7. dkoune

    dkoune Rookie

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    Just what the Roxkets needed, a off ball player to compliment Harden.
     
  8. Jturbofuel

    Jturbofuel Member

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    If Gordon manages to stay healthy he can help us , but based on his career so far he makes McGrady look like a pillar of health.
     
  9. zcarenow

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    Gordon is the one to be more concerned about as far as health.
     
  10. chandlerbang21

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    Gordon can create his own shot and shoot better than any current rocket player. Problem is he gets destroyed on defense like Anderson
     
  11. xiki

    xiki Member

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    How are the deals structured? DMo can be signed after the fact. 8mil or so, mebbe more, I'd think.
     
  12. rocketpower2

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    We have DMo's cap hold so we can match any offer. On top of that, we have around $9.5MM in space to offer with the ability to create up to $15-18MM pretty easily (Brewer and McDaniels salary dump).
     
  13. Jayzers_100

    Jayzers_100 Member

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    Hate these signings. Absolutely hate them
     
  14. chandlerbang21

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    He is the second ball handler that creates for others. He wont be camped in corner like beverly
     
  15. conquistador#11

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    He makes Kevin Martin look like A.C green.
     
  16. Rocket_Man_2.0

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    Gordon and Dmo off the bench will be really nice!
     
  17. count_dough-ku

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    They should dump Brewer ASAP. Gordon and KJ can take those minutes.
     
  18. Sooner423

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    A 38 year old virgin? I don't understand.
     
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  19. rocketpower2

    rocketpower2 Member

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    That too. He can actually dribble and get into the lane.
     
  20. coachbadlee

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    Finally something worth cheering about.
     

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