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greatest current need for this team heading to playoff run

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by TheBeastSystem, Jan 2, 2025.

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greatest current need for this team heading to playoff run

Poll closed Feb 20, 2025.
  1. defensive big that can shoot the 3

    4 vote(s)
    12.9%
  2. defensive guard that can catch and shoot the 3

    27 vote(s)
    87.1%
  1. TheBeastSystem

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    is it a big that can switch, defend the rim, and spread the court by shooting the 3 or is it a guard that can defend and shoot the 3?
     
  2. BigMaloe

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    Its clearly Jalen Green being sent to space by NASA
     
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  3. DrNuegebauer

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    I think your list of options is far too thin.

    We probably most need an all-star level wing who can create for self and others, take and make shots (especially in the crunch).
     
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  4. htownrox1

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    This team needs a closer. Someone you can give the ball to in crunch time in the 4th quarter that gets you across the finish line.

    Luka
    Tatum
    SGA
    LeBron
    Ant
    Steph
    KD

    And I’m not sure anyone like that is available so we’re probably gonna have to stick with what we have. If that’s the case the Rockets MUST practice their 4th quarter closing time offense. Either commit to Sengun in the post or not.
     
  5. PatBev

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    Cam to be consistent

    Consistent good play from Amen, Cam, and Adams off the bench is key to this years playoff run

    Tari would help to. I just don’t see us trading this year
     
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  6. AroundTheWorld

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    Consistent 3-point shooting around Alpi.

    Alpi will draw the double teams and find the shooters.

    Need to knock them down.
     
  7. Downtown Sniper

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    An upgrade over Jalen Green. A reliable scorer. Someone you don't close your eyes and hope for a prayer every time he dribbles the ball and shoots down the stretch.
     
  8. raining threes

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    Fox and a shooter
     
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    Efficient, high volume scoring guard/wing with decent playmaking skills.

    Should be easy enough.
     
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    One of the funnest posts of the year.
     
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  11. A_3PO

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    A legit perimeter closer and scoring drought buster is the biggest need for this team. By far.
     
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  12. pmac

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    Really good 2way players are more rare than you may think. They're not easy to acquire.

    Honestly, it's easier for a young team to develop guys on their weaknesses on either side of the ball than to go out into the market to get them.

    For this year, I wouldn't prioritize depleting assets or getting anyone that would play ahead of our young guys unless it's a star. I was leaning towards a backup center but it's not a huge concern.

    Whoever we spend significant assets on needs to be a long term player for us.
     
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  13. DatRocketFan

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    If cam steps it up, he can come in when green is flailing. The need for a scorer isn't that pressing since our offense allows anyone to pop off

    What we really need is an a back up pg so ime is playing fvv 40 mins. A back up center to sengun would b nice.

    Adams can still play but I weary at our back up centers option if sengun is sidelined with anything
     
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  14. Tom Bombadillo

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    We need to get older.
     
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    Sengun's high school PG teammate that can unlock his goat-worthy potential... I'm sure his TS% could translate over here
     
  16. MystikArkitect

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    This team needs "the guy". Just a bunch of guys right now.
     
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  17. AroundTheWorld

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    Sengun is the guy.

    You guys are still underrating him. The advanced stats and wins are staring you in the face and you still don't see it.
     
  18. roslolian

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    We are already second ranked defense why is the biggest need yet another defensive big man or defensive wing?

    The biggest need is clearly a pg better than FVV.
     
  19. DatRocketFan

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    He's need to take over more games then. Not sure if by design where no one on the team has pts over 20 but most casuals looking at sengun stat wouldnt consider him the guy.
     
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