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KPJ: Can someone explain to me why he has become Clutchfans favorite whipping boy?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DasouthDakota, Oct 25, 2022.

  1. DaDakota

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    Can't wait to see your pics from the front row behind the bench.

    KPJ is the leader on and off the floor of this team - as of right now - I wouldn't say it is locked like CP3 they all talk, but the dynamic is there and growing.

    DD
     
  2. SamCassell

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    If your stance is that your opinion matters more than others because you can afford floor seats or front row tickets behind the team bench, it’s a bad look.
     
  3. DatRocketFan

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    All I know is kpj doesn't pass the dam ball to the player that is on fire.

    It could b sengun Smith, green or whoever. Kpj just doesn't feed the hot hand. Is his court vision that bad? Is it an ego thing? Is it the coach? All I know is that's an issue that I seen over multiple games.

    Anyone that refutes this and is accusing me of behaving like an only fan pointing this out especially after a win is just a kpj stan.
     
  4. xtruroyaltyx

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    Calling KPJ the leader of this team actually means nothing.

    This has been the sorriest franchise in the nba for about 3 years now. This team sucks, is young and inexperienced so anybody who talks a lot will be viewed as a leader. Plus he has more tenure than everyone except EG who is not vocal.

    So even if he is the so called leader of this team, so what?

    Ain’t no way in hell KPJ is going to be a leader of a contending team.
     
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  5. King1

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    Ok. No problem. I can show you whatever pics you want but I want a stipulation. Year ban for the loser from posting. I'll even post multiple games. Also, will show you my Lexus Lounge passes

    He isn't the leader anywhere except for a top pick
     
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  6. King1

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    It's ok. I'm not offended. We will see if he takes my bet. I definitely agree it's a bad look. Analyzing games has nothing to do with what you can afford. I'm not better than anyone because of where I sit at games
     
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  7. duluth111222

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    Being vocal means nothing if you can’t lead by example. If you aren’t doing the stuff you tell others to do, your words aren’t going nowhere.
     
  8. chenjy9

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    Funny thing about talking is that folks don’t got to listen.
     
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    Dont know if Tim is a rockets hater or not, but he seemed pretty impressed with Jalen Green in that video so maybe that's changing. Same goes for him being a KPJ hater; he at the very least clearly dislikes him as JG's running mate, and I doubt it's because he woke up one day and decided to dislike him as a starting PG for no reason. I post that video to show that even people outside the Rockets fandom have similar feelings about KPJ's fit in his current role with the Rockets.
     
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  10. DaDakota

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    No bet, just want proof....that you sit right behind the Rockets bench so you can hear what they are saying....not on the baseline but front row, behind the bench.

    No, my opinion is not what is being discussed. I literally watched KPJ lead that team in SA from the bench and on the court - it was clear that he thinks he is the guy, and TV doesn't show him pulling players aside or pointing things out all game long he was the only one doing it.

    That is my take, that I believe he believes he is the leader and is trying to fill that role - IMHO, it should either be Jabari, Sengun or Jalen - but it looks like it is KPJ.

    And King1 talks a lot of talk- show the receipts....and I am 100% cool with that, and would welcome that input.

    DD
     
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    Someone talking a lot doesn't mean they are the right leader.

    Just like someone posting a lot doesn't mean they are a good poster.
     
  12. DaDakota

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    I didn't say he was a good leader, my preference would not be him leading, I said it is clear he is the leader, but what I saw and heard.

    True about being a good poster - you are proof of that....lol....PING !
    DD
     
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    Addition by subtraction might be needed.
     
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  14. DaDakota

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    I have said that for 2 years that KPJ and Jalen are the same player, and one will need to go.

    But I defend KPJ because I see what the ORG is doing and if it works we have a HUGE HUGE HUGE advantage, if it doesn't no big deal because we got him for free....

    If it works - we have two 6'6" players that share the ball, and the responsibility of scoring, creating and leading.

    Do I believe it will work - Honestly , I have no idea - but I hope it does and I see why they are doing it.....not sure why others can't see it, or extrapolate out what they are doing, but whatever.

    DD
     
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    I would be ok with him being a 6th man purely skill-wise, but if he sees himself as "the leader", then that's a big problem because he lacks the IQ and skill and emotional maturity to be "the leader".
     
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  16. DaDakota

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    Watch some of the games and see if you don't see it.....I am confident you will.....again not saying he is or should be the guy, but that is what is happening right now.
    DD
     
  17. King1

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    No bet? Why would I care to prove anything to you then.

    I'm more than happy to post multiple games and Lexus Lounge passes. One year ban. You're the one who brought it up so you shouldn't have a problem. I'm not even asking for yours. I'll do 3 games since it's all I could find
     
  18. King1

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    Which is what I witnessed. He just cries and whines.
     
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    No one knows what the organization is thinking. For all we know, they are playing Nix because he actively helps the team lose, and they are hoping to turn KPJ into a trade-able asset, which would be a good return for a player they picked up for free.
     
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  20. King1

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    Please take my bet. It was your suggestion after all
     

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