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The Jalen Green Experiment Resumes

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Tuckankhamun, Dec 1, 2021.

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How will the Rockets play with Green's Return?

  1. We continue playing like a bubble team fighting for their life, 30 wins.

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  2. We come back down to earth, win 20 games with a decent shot at a top 3 pick

    45 vote(s)
    59.2%
  3. Snap Back to Reality: 15 wins because Green sucks that hard

    21 vote(s)
    27.6%
  1. Aruba77

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    i take your point, but I saw some things last night that really made me question Jalen’s court awareness. At one point he actually got back on D and then put his back to the ball and guarded absolutely no one while the ball was behind him working it’s way to the hoop. It was so completely bizarre. It was like he didn’t care where the ball was. I’ve seen this kind of thing from him all year. I’m worried.

    Has the talent to be good on D but seriously, he’s one of the worst defenders I’ve ever seen.
     
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  2. Bobbythegreat

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    He's just still so super raw. He doesn't really have a bag, he can't run an offense, his shooting is streaky but overall fairly poor, he seemingly has no clue where to be on the court at any given time, and he's the worst defensive player I've ever seen.

    We need him to start growing up quick or he needs to start catching some pine
     
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    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Derozan is consistent. He’s one of the best mid range scorers in the league. Green has a shot gun blast of a jumper.
     
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    It has become a Situation and not just an Experiment!
     
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    I'm surprised to see Valanciunas on that list. I would have thought that he would deter shots just based on his size.
     
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    I wouldn't blame everything on one guy, it could be that the whole Defense would collapse on 1 or 2 guys near the middle and that put immense pressure.

    In addition it could be that his age is starting to show.
     
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  8. Caesar

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    Looks like teams should give up on Ball, Ivey and the Spurs should give up on all their players basically. Trade them for 2nd rounders. Start over.
     
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  9. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    No, it isn't he can't play well without the ball in his hands, he is clueless at times on both ends.

    Jalen is just a project at this point....the team needs a plan to help him, and Jabari too.

    Very disappointing to get 2 very raw players at the top of the draft when better ones were available.


    DD
     
  10. BigMaloe

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    POP is over, cant coach defense or young guys anymore!
     
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  11. Caesar

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    Spurs don't tank either! We want to see Wemby with Pop!1 Pop is only 74 years young and getting mentally sharper!
     
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    i remember very recently before pels losing streak some rockets fans argued with me claiming valanciunas is better player than sengun LOL
    they were impressed with his 3pt shooting LOLOL
    3pt fans are really a CULT
     
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    derozan is also very methodical and meticulous in what he does..jalen green will chuck a 3 pointer anytime from anywhere...
    so fitting that the tanking and 3pt cults got him!
     
  14. daywalker02

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    As said we are too quick to judge on Green because our team has so many holes that are not named Green but similar to the 'Green hole'.

    Resembling a perennial 'bad team' unfortunately.
     
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