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[2023 NBA Draft/1-4] Amen Thompson, G, Overtime Elite

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 22, 2023.

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Do you like the selection of Amen Thompson?

Poll closed Oct 15, 2023.
  1. YES

    81.9%
  2. NO

    18.1%
  1. Yinka Dare

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    Lot's of work to do with that shooting form, but i like that he's working on it. Excited to see him in summer league.
     
  2. Yinka Dare

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    Lot's of work to do with that shooting form, but i like he's working. Excited to see him in summer league.
     
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  3. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist

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    Just need the kid to be slightly better from 3pt range than Russell Westbrook. I think that would be enough for him to have a stellar career. It's not guaranteed he gets there, but it's not like he has to become a big time shooter for his career to matter - as many are making it seem.

    Excited to get a first look. Wondering if he can disrupt Scoot Henderson.
     
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  4. Amel

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  5. kpdark

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    it's just starting for Amen

    excited for the future
     
  6. Francis3422

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    He is clearly overmatched. Lol. He looks like he sees the matrix. We are going to need a PnR finisher.
     
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    7 stocks in his first SL game.
     
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  8. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    Is he ok? Any update??
     
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    I thought he would need a few games to adjust. WRONG!!!
     
  13. DatRocketFan

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    well we signed fvv to a contract for a reason, potential injury aside, he's looking like a nice pick
     
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  14. Bobbythegreat

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    Credit where it's due, I was heavily critical of Amen, but his defense looked really nice out there.
     
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  16. CHAMPBOY

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    What about his health?
     
  17. CHAMPBOY

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    Sprained his ankle….I hope he can play Sunday he needs more work on his shooting
     
  18. Dr of Dunk

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  19. Losmi_34

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    Wow.

    I didn't know what to expect of him, because the highlights didn't show much. But boy is he a player! Dominated the game on both sides of the court. He looked like a sophomore, so calm, precise and smooth. Insane vision and quickness. Also a very nice touch and angles on layups. Active, aggressive defender with high IQ. His size and athleticism is such a big plus at the PG position. His passing is as advertised, and he has a great feel for the game. Really liked his crosscourt and corner passing. And to top it off, he swished his only 3. I'm impressed.

    Hopefully the ankle sprain is mild, and We get to see him again in this SL.
     
  20. JayGoogle

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    Hopefully he'll be ready day 1, i've seen enough of him honestly and feel confident that he has a lot of translatable skills to the NBA and he hit his only 3 so thats fine.
     
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