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Jalen Green - what are your expectations for this year?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DaDakota, Oct 11, 2021.

  1. peleincubus

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    Such a specific outcome. The range is much bigger than that. He could be much worse or better than Beal.
     
  2. CXbby

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    He could certainly be much worse, as I said that’s a best case scenario. I see little chance of him being much better, particularly due to physical limitations on defense and lack of natural playmaking ability. But love to be proven wrong.
     
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    Hope you keep that same energy at the end of the year and for seasons to come.
     
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  5. i3artow i3aller

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    Not half bad for an nonathletic kid with no hops.
     
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    I think he’s going to be great, but he’s got a long way to go. And that’s being kind. It’s going to be one hell of a rough year.
     
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  7. ThatBoyNick

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    He makes Aaron Brooks look THICC
     
  8. CXbby

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    When he shows me nothing I say it, and when he shows me something I say it as well? Yeah I’ll keep that same energy. I can only say what I see, don’t blame me for Jalen’s shortcomings, he’s the one playing.
     
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  9. CXbby

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    Why does he keep getting blocked at the rim for someone supposedly so athletic? (Through out preseason, not just this game)
     
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  10. i3artow i3aller

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    Yup, you're right. He's not athletic and has no hops. Good call.

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  11. CXbby

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    No. You are right. He’s not getting stuffed at the rim on most of his attempts. It’s my imagination.
     
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  12. CXbby

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    These Greentards sure are a sensitive bunch.

    Comparing his best case to Bradley Beal or Lavine is not a knock. Those are good players. Just not superstars.
     
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    You're incessant Green bashing grows old is all. You're an opportunist that loves to rag on Jalen with each and every occasion. I've defended Green, Sengun and others when posters say inane nonsensical comments that hold no water.
     
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  14. vlaurelio

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    and tjhat's pretty generous/optimistic. It will take a ton of hard work from green and coaches and trainers around him to reach the level of a Bradley Beal and Lavine
     
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    Yeah I don't really get this mentality. Keep what energy? He's the second overall pick and he is playing bad. This is a board to discuss the rockets, if he's playing bad, we should be able to say that he's playing bad. If I say that he looks bad, that doesn't mean I've joined some team where I hate him and think he will never be good. I hope he starts to play a lot better and when he does I'll post about it. There's nothing wrong with acknowledging that he is massively struggling so far, in this very very small and meaningless sample of the preseason.
     
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    Beal and Lavine are very good players, I would thank Jesus if Green becomes anywhere close to their level.

    He needs to work his ass off to get to their level
     
  17. vlaurelio

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    yeah its mainly on green also the gm, coaches, and trainers to get him to that level

    once he's on that level devin booker level is very attainable
     
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    Not even a single season of games and some are already trying to project best case scenarios for Green. Some folks truly do not deserve the privilege of reproducing...
     
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    That’s funny that you call me an opportunist. Green has not looked good in a single game vs NBA players yet. He’s looked anywhere from mediocre to horrific, how else do you want me to put it when talking about him. I’m waiting for him to play a good game and give me and opportunity to praise him!
     
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    Christ.....
     
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