I like seeing opposing players', fans', coaches' opinions about the young Rockets players as I think they don't have any reason to be biased. Speaking of which, here is what Pistons announcer Greg Kelser had to say to the other Pistons announcer George Blaha during yesterday's game broadcast (7:26 left in Q2, Jabari shooting free throws after being fouled by Detroit's Jaren Rhoden): "We are talking about playing smart basketball, George. Identifying who is out there. Sengun… Sengun is the one who directed Jabari Smith Jr. down low... while being guarded by 6,6 Jared Rhoden, there is a 5 inch disparity there. Got him the basketball who locked himself to the free throw line."
I only saw thee highlights from last night's game but it sure seemed like Sengun was dunking on fools.
I give him credit for his dunks. Early last season, he miss easy layups at the basket. Now he’s being more aggressive and just hammering it home. Still want him traded, but props to him for the improvement
Sengun shown flashes of being the franchise player, but he needs to show his capability to score more points consistently and just do more in general, highly unlikely under the silas system. His stat currently doesn't exactly scream franchise player. Currently is more of a team player more than anything.
One thing I like about Sengun is his fearlessness and desire to seek out contact. He's not afraid to bang and as his body matures and he gets stronger, he'll be even more of a force on the boards and in the paint. A lot of NBA players talk that talk but have trouble doing it consistently and really don't like going against a guy that relishes it. Sengun also has the "I'm going to embarrass you" mindset. He's going to turn into one of those guys that is a pain for opposing teams and one that opposing fans hate. I hope he stays a Rocket and is allowed to reach his full potential here.
https://nypost.com/2022/08/04/vernon-maxwell-nearly-stabbed-the-s-t-out-of-hakeem-olajuwon/amp/ This is what Alpi should do with KPJ. Okay, maybe not lol But I remember the stories of what Hakeem would do if they weren't passing him the ball. He said "give me my change". And if they didn't, he would make them.
After Pistons game he passed both Giannis and Luka in "Most rebounds by NBA player under age 21" list. He is #12 in whole time list: https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/nba-most-rebounds-by-nba-player-under-age-21
He can't defend Davis but Davis can't defend him either. One thing is clear he really needs to get stronger in this summer. I want to see him shreded.
While Al P roamed the paint; number of possessions AD was Jabari's man. That said, yes Rockets had no answer for AD. Plus AD got the friendliest of whistles; whereas guys like Green didn't.
