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[Breaking] Willie Cauley-Stein signed to Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DaDakota, Aug 12, 2022.

  1. theDude

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    Announcing the expected signing of WCS is basically announcing the expected release of someone else.
     
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  2. saleem

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    Boban? His locker room presence is important with the young guys.
     
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  3. JW86

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    **** me, this is probably the dumbest move along with Bruno’s deal. Wtf is Rafael doing? Tell me, when was WCS ever relevant? Hasn’t he been out of the league for a while? Wasn’t he w/ the Kings while Boogie was still there? Now for sure Boban is cut and I’m done if so. **** Rafael and **** this organization.
     
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  4. Easy

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    This signing makes even less sense now than when it came out earlier. Why sign a guy who makes no difference with no upside to an already crowded front court?
     
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    Sir, I believe you are underestimating the importance of operation Tank Mode. Indeed, if the trigger is pulled it’s implementation will be a seeming less transition.
     
  6. Williamson

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    What are you watching? Bruno looked great in the first two games and it's clear he's got great chemistry with Jalen and KPJ.
     
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  7. ThatBoyNick

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    Huge if true

    SPLASH

    Play-In here we come

    Stone you magnificent b*stard
     
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  8. DominantBig

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    Anyone who doesn't realize this opens the game up for Jalen and KPJ, and our guards with a lob threat within the system is being silly. Bruno has looked okay, but been below average rebounding, not boxing out, average D, and okay as a weakside shot blocker. Willy knows Silas' system, can be a backup while Bruno and Garuba continue figuring out the system and their place in it, and will give the 2nd unit a lob threat they can run an offense around. (Not that he's the focal point, but a lob threat with this 2nd unit may help make the offense run smoother, even for Nix if he is still the backup pg.)
     
  9. SamFisher

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    Rocket Fans expect the announced signing of center Willie Cauley Stein, part XVII.
     
  10. YOLO

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    What a bunch of Nonsense. Wcs is absolute trash and one of the dumbest players in the league. He opens up nothing and is a waste of a roster spot
     
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    this news belongs more in the tanking for wemby thread
     
  12. Imanimal

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    Bye bye don’t let the door hit you on your a$& on the way out!!! You won’t be missed and Rafael (minus Nix) has done an EXCELLENT job this past year. Bruno signing was his best yet as GM of the Rockets.
     
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  14. Nook

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    Not picking on you, a lot of people say this. Having said that, why? Boban is a nice person but he isn’t someone that I have ever had a player or scout or other person around teams say teammates really respect and look up to.

    Boban is a professional and he will do his job, but he isn’t some amazing leader that other players relate to and learn from. He is a very nice person who happens to be massive.

    Not that WCS is some great role model either, but I’m assuming Stone failed chemistry in school because his “character guys” elicit a chuckle from others around the game.
     
  15. JW86

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    For the dummies who think they’re clever about Bruno, we had him already under contract!
     
  16. saleem

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    Boban is a limited player. I think his calm demeanor can be helpful to a certain extent in the locker room. However, on the other hand his limitations can hurt the team when they need help. I still feel he could prove be an asset though.

    WCS has had injuries, I admit. I think he isn't a hard worker. I believe he should be on a two way contract.
     
  17. Francis3422

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    I actually figured we would abandon WCS with bringing on Favors/Boban and extending Bruno. Weird.
     
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    Then you were never really a fan in the first place. Boban is a good dude but he's not a key piece of the team
     
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  19. Williamson

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    I strongly disagree. Adding a guy named Willie Trill to the Houston Rockets is perfect.
     
  20. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    I love Boban as much as anyone, but get a grip.
     
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