<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nene is good in the low post and superb passer from the Center position. MDA will integrate his passing on offense.</p>— Rockets Insider (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/750754358065700864">July 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am honored to become part of the Houston Family!! Thank you for the opportunity and LETS GO ROCKETS!!!</p>— Nene Hilario (@NeneHilario42) <a href="https://twitter.com/NeneHilario42/status/750754845334831104">July 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I believe this is the full room exception? <a href="https://t.co/U5vcuBLpY5">https://t.co/U5vcuBLpY5</a></p>— Rockets Insider (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/750753074440908800">July 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
FYI - <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rockets Cap Minutaie (2/2): HOU can sign Anderson/Gordon & still keep all non-Dwight cap holds on books. Could S&T Jones, Terry in trades.</p>— David Weiner (@BimaThug) <a href="https://twitter.com/BimaThug/status/750699538634067968">July 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nene shot 40% from the mid-range, above-average for C. Most of his assists were made to guards, cutting or shooting from perimeter.</p>— Rockets Insider (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/750757773332189184">July 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/NeneHilario42">@NeneHilario42</a> yes sir!!!!</p>— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheofficialEG10/status/750757558072205312">July 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
This After ALL the years having a bigman with no post moves, we FINALLY get someone that can score down low. Nene is one of the better post players in the league. I like this move
Barbosa is next for our all offense, no defense philosophy. Brazilian, a player Morey has previously coveted, and played with D'Antoni.
Nene is a guy the Rockets always coveted, all the way back to when he was in Denver. He once was a terrific face up scorer...one of the most efficient in the league actually, but who knows what he actually has left.
He still has quick hands and still offers some resistance inside. He is still a good defensive player and an underrated passer. This is a really solid signing, especially when you consider the amount he signed for and in the market place as it currently stands. You should be able to get 15 minutes of solid play from him.
http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showpost.php?p=10596534&postcount=264 I called it. Obviously we need a low post presence if we're going to get the most from our perimeter players eg Anderson Gordon James. Last year, we had Dwight to an extent. Nene was a great pick up. I love it.
Yes I agree, for the room exception it's a solid signing. It's also important to remember though that he's an oft-injured 33 year old who will be 34 when the season starts. He has been in decline already and he's hit that age where he can report to camp one year and just be cooked out of nowhere. This isn't criticism of the deal though. I'm good with it. It's cheap veteran depth.
Can Nene speak English? <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Eu me sinto honrado de fazer parte da comunidade de Houston! Vamos Rockets!!!</p>— Nene Hilario (@NeneHilario42) <a href="https://twitter.com/NeneHilario42/status/750755247535030272">July 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Yeah. They definitely need to add another PG. I view Goudelock as a combo guard who can play the position, but I'd be shocked if he's still on the roster at the start of the season. I think it's more likely that Gary Payton II or Isaiah Thomas crack the 15-man roster than he does. I do think a trade is coming, though. There are too many wings on this team and too many young players who aren't going to see playing time. I think a trade for a PG would be ideal. Bledsoe? Knight? Rubio? But if you trade for one of those guys, you could lose Ariza, and then who do they start at SF?
