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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. duluth111222

    duluth111222 Member

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    Seriously. Those are bad habits for sure. And he definitely needs to correct them. But disruptive behavior? TF is this dude talking about?

    Disruptive behavior is throwing food at coaching staff, driving home at half time, being an ******* to the training staff, quitting the play simply because he didn’t get the ball back from teammates.

    Those KPJ stans. I swear
     
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  2. Landry's Tooth

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    It being things that happened apparently...
     
  3. Landry's Tooth

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    You may want to check again...

    .544 is bigger than .538

    I don't know if you're bad at reading or bad with numbers.

    Either way, you have my sympathy...
     
  4. Landry's Tooth

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    Yeah, what happens on the court tends to be more relevant than the locker room...
     
  5. Landry's Tooth

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    I agree... Jalen will be given the opportunity to defend his job. KPJ is going to have to outplay him.

    Neither one should feel comfortable.
     
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  6. Landry's Tooth

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    I did find it amusing he says he can read but develops a blindspot at the career ts% of KPJ....
     
  7. thedude077

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    That Jalen Green video made me appreciate KPJ...
     
  8. Landry's Tooth

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    Getting back to my point about KPJ being better than Jalen last year...

    TS%
    KPJ: .565
    Green: .538

    PER
    KPJ: 16.2
    Green: 14.5

    WS/48
    KPJ: .68
    Green: .34

    KPJ was better than Green in offensive and defense bpm. It's clear KPJ was better, as he should be since he's older and more developed.

    The only argument for Green is hope he is better because he's younger. It has no bearing in reality, just projection.

    If he's going to be that guy he should have no trouble beating out KPJ for the job.
     
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  9. Believe It!

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    You're missing my point Landry.

    Green's TS% in his first two seasons was better than Porter through his first three. Just like all his other numbers with the exception of the BPM in Porter's third year.

    Green -2.1
    Porter -1.6

    If comparing year 2 vs year 2, Jalen was better across the board. Come back to me when Jalen has played four seasons and we can compare. It's not a fair argument about "career" averages when one dude's had two more seasons to get better. That's common sense.
     
  10. Bobbythegreat

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    At least this is likely the last year of the mindless Jalen Green simp.

    He'll either have to finally become a halfway decent player or the shtick dies
     
  11. Landry's Tooth

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    Your point is irrelevant.

    You compared part of KPJ,s career which wasn't the point I made.

    I compared them to show how bad Jalen's was last year, even KPJs first 4 years were better.

    You couldn't defend your view so you changed the topic.

    The 2 years vs 4 is silly since you don't know if Jalen will be better or worse in those other 2 years. He should be getting better, but he got worse in year 2 which isn't a good start...

    Let's just both agree they stink and need to get better...
     
  12. Believe It!

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    Yes two years older. Can't wait to see Jalen after his fourth year. Porter is skilled no doubt. If he ever gets his head on straight, he might be something better than an off the bench scorer.

    People talk ish about VV, go look at his WS, BPM and VORP. He's a huge upgrade at the point. Gonna be nice to have him running the 1st unit.
     
  13. Landry's Tooth

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    This is the year that decides if Green is a future star or just a journeymen in the Corey Brewer mold...

    It's not the scoring I worry about with him the most...
     
  14. Plowman

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    KPjr's been one of our top two players for the last couple of years now, while playing out of position. He's certainly capable of beng a damn good starting 2 under Udoka, maybe an All Star. The jury's still out on Jalen.
     
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  15. Plowman

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    KPjr's been one of our top two players for the last couple of years now, while playing out of position. He's certainly capable of beng a damn good starting 2 under Udoka, maybe an All Star. The jury's still out on Jalen.
     
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  16. Landry's Tooth

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    That's the thing, you may not like where he's at in year 4.

    You can't assume a player will get better. Sometimes it's just what they are.

    There are plenty of guys who peaked early.. see Tyreke Evans...
     
  17. Landry's Tooth

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    He needs to refocus on defense. He took a step back last year. Also has some shot selection issues... definitely more developed than Jalen in all areas... just not a great player yet...
     
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  18. Plowman

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    I think he'll really thrive under Udoka...reaching that defensive potential. Playing off ball much more is going to boost his game.
     
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  19. Believe It!

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    My point is irrelevant???

    You're the one that changed it. This is my quote that started it. I was stating that Jalens's better after two seasons and except for a -0.5 difference in BPM was better than Porter in his third third season.

    Come back at me when Jalens's been in the league four years. You're headed into Bob territory with this ish man.
     
  20. duluth111222

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    This is the year that decides if KPJ is still in NBA or playing in the CBA. Good news is his contract is non-guaranteed after this. LOL
     
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