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Amen Thompson tank thread

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by OremLK, Apr 19, 2023.

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  1. grednotto

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    I'm not really worried about his shot when you have his explosiveness. Defenders won't be able to stay in front of the guy, he's that explosive. He's an aggressive attacker like DRose. Doubters are gonna be surprised when he gets to the league.
     
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    I think so. For me those guys look to score first and pass second. In a half-court set, I think Amen generally looks to pass and create plays for others. He makes some ridiculous passes too--he can throw these cannonballs across the half-court to an open shooter that you just don't really see KPJ or Green ever even attempt.
     
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    For those who think we already have an athletic wing in Jalen, Amen first step is more explosive then Jalen's.
     
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    I really don’t care much for anybody who’s likely available at 4 which is why today was a disaster for me…I’d look to move up or see if anybody falls, and if that’s not possible, I’m seeing what I can get for the pick
     
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  5. SamFisher

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    Not saying your wrong, but the footage of him exploding is against a bunch of 16 year old randos from wherever OT Elite plays.
     
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    those passing lanes dry up and u end up killing the offense in the NBA when you’re a player who needs the ball in your hands, but u can’t shoot a lick so teams sag way off and don’t even bother to guard u

    Thompson looks like the type to struggle mightily in the halfcourt

    I mean, there’s a plethora of players that can make passes that KPJ or Green can’t make or don’t even see…that’s not exactly what I’d call a high bar
     
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    Rockets fans are going crazy (and rightfully so), so I'll probably stay out of GARM for a bit.

    But yeah, I like Amen. Perfectly happy with him at #4. I don't have a lot of faith in the current roster, so getting another potential home run guy is fine by me. He has a high chance to be a bust (due to shooting), but unless someone on this team become a top 10 guy, not sure it really matters.

    I also like Cam or others that could be available.

    edit: Let's re-share this
     
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    Fair, but I'm looking more at the suddenness of his movements not his competition.
     
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    I have watched tape of him against better pro competition from Europe and Australia. The quickness and explosiveness absolutely translates. You can't fake that stuff anyway.
     
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    I feel that. Idk who we could realistically get for the pick.

    Depending who’s available I think I’d prefer to gamble on youth and upside personally.

    Wouldn’t be mad if we traded down to 6 n grabbed Whitmore.
     
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    Rockets trading down to get Whitmore (or whoever) of the top 7 guys is going to be so marginal, what's it going to net them, an additional top 25 protected first? Whoopee. Exciting.
     
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    when I had dreams of Wemby, Scoot, or Miller, and we’re now talking about busted jumper Thompson or trading down for Whitmore, bro I just wanna lay down and cry
     
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    Yup. Still feeling like houston just lost a playoff game at the buzzer. Worst possible outcome.

    “Pray for the trade of the pick”:cool:
     
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    It’s not like we have a ton of options lol.
     
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    You guys discredited the G league for months but somehow I’m supposed to take the OTE highlights seriously. 20 year old against 16-17 year olds.
     
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    Amen reminds me of Kobe. I’m ready.
     
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    21-73 on jump shots…9-37 on catch and shoots…7-25 on unguarded shots
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    My god...

    at this point just trade down for Gradey Dick or reach for someone. I don't have it in me to watch another draft pick that takes 60 games to show us some type of promise while being the worst shooter in his class.
     
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