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Case for drafting Joe Wieskamp at 23

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Medicine N Music, Jun 27, 2021.

  1. Tom Bombadillo

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    Mason Jones... o_O
     
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    Read the thread, multiple people have been throwing lazy stereotypes and insinuations around because he’s white. It’s flawed.
     
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    What about him? He tested well, but you think he’s slow. That is your opinion, testing says different.
     
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    I will say there’s a difference between capability and performance.
    That I get, just because you test athletic doesn’t mean you play that way.
     
  5. Tom Bombadillo

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    That wasn't the point. Pay attention.
     
  6. cmoak1982

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    Wieskamp tape says hustle player that can shoot, defend and rebound. Weak handle but would/should be a strong role player.
     
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    at what pick do you want him at?
     
  8. cmoak1982

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    What is your point then?
     
  9. Tom Bombadillo

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    There ya go... I am glad you said it after I just said it. Congrats...
     
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    Ideally the 2nd round, buy a pick line with KMJ last year. I just don’t know if that will be available now.
     
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    Yeah, you didn’t say that. You said Jones was slowest player you ever saw.
    If you want people to read into your words, say it. Or say what you mean
     
  12. Tom Bombadillo

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    Simple point.

    Also, insinuating that posters here are stereotyping based on skin tone. Just bizarre.
     
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    Some are flat out saying it. You were not. My apologies for attaching you to that.
     
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    Combine testing is still important. And there would also be a lot of the higher performing athletes in the league if the top guys tested.
     
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    I rather shoot 100 threes a game with 40% 3 point shooters than with 20% three point shooters. In other words, get him in here.
    Ayo 23rd pick. Wieskamp 24th pick.

    31 days!
     
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    You still left out where you thought Jones was the slowest player in the NBA. That’s opinion.
     
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    That's one helluva rainbow shot he has.
     
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    The last star from Iowa.

    Matt Bullard.
     
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