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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. MystikArkitect

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    His contract was structured so that he could both be a tradeable asset as well as getting rid of him unscathed in a moment's notice. Outside of his extreme minority of stans, the writing should be on the wall for KPj to be cut this upcoming offseason. If this organization is serious, they'll just cut the guy and we don't have to talk about him anymore. It's astounding he's even been around this long. Just run Nix out there at PG. At least that way Jabari/Jalen get some development.

    Stone tried to Dejounte Murray him and get a few 1st rounders but they played themselves. Pop is Pop. And Stone is Stone.
     
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  2. King1

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    It's easy to get him worked up. All you have to do is talk about his scrub hero and he throws a temper tantrum. It's especially easy for me because I am constantly in his head. I just kick my feet up and laugh while he breaks keyboards and punches holes in his parent(s) walls.
     
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    Our coaches are being bullied by kids left and right.
     
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    kpj is already a difficult character.. and problematic..
    I attribute his attitude in the last matches to the contract made..
    Since the warranty is conditional in the contract, he tries to prove himself more than ever,
    I think he's stressed because the end of the year is approaching, he was injured, there are few games he must show his skills to F.O.
    his teammates need to help him
    there is an 18millions/year contract there and can disappear at any time

    I'm not as angry as I used to be when I show some empathy, but it would be better for him if he stopped being a ballhog and focused on catch and shoot.
     
  5. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    13 assists to 1 TO tonight. Highest +/- of the starters. Beat the Celtics without Sengun. Not too shabby for someone who isn’t a “real” PG.
     
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  6. ApacheWarrior

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    And that's what ApacheWarrior was talking about

    Get Sengun out of there and play more Jabari/Tari together and you get a winning formula.

    More spacing on offense, KPj 13 assists
    Cutters
    3-pt shooting
    FT's from attacking the rim
    Switch everything on defense (good Celtics 3-pt shooting team shot 28%....
    no Sengun crappy drop coverage defense)
    10 turnovers as lanes become cleaner
    Defense was better
    Offense was better

    That's playoff caliber competition level team stuff

    Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Cam Whitmore and Harden will fit in
    just fine with this team whoever they may be.....Book it!!!!!!

    Just came back to say that. Peace out Senguntards
     
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  8. AroundTheWorld

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    doormat
     
  9. Houston77

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    Man, we just beat the Celtics with KPJ and without Sengun. Bad night for your schtick.
     
  10. chenjy9

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    Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
     
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  11. Houston77

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    That makes no sense in this context, but you do you.
     
  12. King1

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    He sucks. You are in hiding 75% of the time.
     
  13. Yinka Dare

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    Thing is, we only get to say things like this on a blue moon.
     
  14. Yinka Dare

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    Thing is, we only get to say things like this on a blue moon.
     
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    Gotta give him credit when credit is due. Dude played a good game today. Did not shoot the ball well. But 13 assists and 1 TO are nice numbers for sure.

    But I just wonder where these KPJ stans were after last game. Kinda missed their takes.

    Or not.
     
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    We were here defending him. It’s just hard when everyone is going for the kids throat

    I’ll say he just looked frustrated. You have a kid really trying to prove himself to be a point guard with a team designed to tank

    Just like tonight Tari, Tate, KMJ, and Christopher went 1-13 from the 3 line. I wouldn’t pass the ball to these bums either. Jabari was on that list the whole season until a few games ago. KPJ has probably the worst shooting cast + a straight rookie team with Nix & Tate as back up point guards and he’s still trying his ass off

    Kid knows he’s probably replaced by Henderson in the draft. I don’t see much into last game with him.

    I think it’s more weird Tari was basically pushing Hollins back like he didn’t give a **** if he’s a coach
     
  17. DatRocketFan

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    I still stand by my stance that kpj isn't good enough to b our future pg and will need to learn to step aside if we draft Scoot or Bring home the beard.
     
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    That was really weird. Should have pushed KPJ back instead.
     
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  19. PatBev

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    If I’m head coach, Tari would’ve been benched damn near the remainder of the season putting his hands on a assistant like that
     
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    What it really tells me is that Tari instinctively knew KPJ would totally fly off the handle if Hollins were to go on, and that he could not calm down KPJ. Must have happened before. So he calmed down the one that he knew would act more rationally.
     
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