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Hats off to Silas, Lucas, and Co. for the job they've done so far with our young guards

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Plowman, Dec 30, 2021.

  1. Plowman

    Plowman Member

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    We see you working.

    KPjr has made big strides up top.

    Green showing signs of what we'd hoped for.

    JC looking like a steal.

    They've all cleaned up / elevated multiple facets of their game. Really coming along quickly...
     
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    I like the positivity.

    Also good job keeping John Wall somehow focused and not a media distraction.

    They have their hands incredibly full developing nearly a dozen guys at the same time.
     
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    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    I will agree to an extent, no problem giving credit to the coaches for visible hard work. However, if it's way too early to label anyone a bust (and it IS) then it's also too early to label anyone a steal.
     
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    The time not playing has been really beneficial it seems. A lot of work must be goin on behind the scenes. We seen it with KPj first when he came back from his short injury stint in November looking improve controlling the game. The same thing with Greene coming off the hamstring. Maybe the game slows down for them to understand on the bench, just observing it.
     
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    Silas appreciation thread approved.

    Now go and get a new job!
     
  7. daywalker02

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    Lmao.... could you just give Wall credit for it......hahahaha

    They dangled a role for Wall and Wall demanded starter position which they refused.

    They did resolve the circus they created in the first place.
     
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    Can we discuss the job they've done with Cristiano Woods as well?

    (I agree that the youth development has been good this year at guard, but KJ Martin and Tate have not made many strides this season thus far. Both good players, but not significant improvers thus far.)
     
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    KJ Martin should be locked in a gym and not let out until he makes 10,000 threes.
     
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    hell yeah! one day perhaps they will even reach the heights of deangelo russel, andrew wiggins, kemba walker etc
    good job...
    not sure what happened with that little midrange jumper JC had that was money but i am impressed with his and KPJs 3 pt shooting
     
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    DLo Russell, Wiggins, Kemba are hardly role models to strive for.

    These are failed stars.
     
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    What?
     
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    All three are 20 ppg scorers, but in terms of ability and expectations, I’d argue that Kemba maxed out his career as a guy generously listed at 6 feet tall, not being known as a pure point guard, and still managed to somehow become a 4 time all star.

    Russell and Wiggins are solid borderline all star players that never quite lived up to the hype they came into the NBA with. In that sense they are indeed failed stars, but both were still good enough to secure max level contract extensions. Both can help you win in the right situations where they aren’t expected to be your best or even 2nd best player.

    Essentially I’m agreeing with you in regards to Wggins and Russell, but both are good players eclipsed by the shadow of their own hype.
     
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    You know role players aren’t allowed to shoot midrange in this team. Only stars or potential stars
     
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    pls somebody PM lucas and silas to also teach their guards not to do this.... cc it to weaver as well, cause i saw this a lot, LIKE A LOT, in the summer league
     
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    I overlooked him saying in terms of midrange and 2 point shots.

    I am confident Wiggins will turn it around and at least get better with the Warriors.
     
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    Man, that's Christian Wood levels of selfishness right there.
     
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    Credit to Abdelfattah too.
     
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