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Reed has lil D*c energy, I see JD as our fifth starter

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by chef0010, Oct 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM.

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Who to start?

  1. Reed

    82 vote(s)
    81.2%
  2. JD

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    18.8%
  1. Dobbizzle

    Dobbizzle Member

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    Nah bro we've been down this path. Even though Reed flat out stated he did it, cmoak's made it unequivocally clear that he's the master of all measurements as he measures people's body for a living (obviously was reaching VERY high in his life goals) :rolleyes::p
     
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    Reed may still be a better option with Durant on the floor, we don't know yet. He'll have more catch and shoot opportunities. But I'm concerned about his mentality. A lottery pick should never allow a G-league guy to outplay him the first game of preseason. I don't agree with just handing the position to him unless he earns it.

    I know y'all are saying it was just the first game, but you can tell by the way JD moves that he's not from 'round here. Reed better to step up and be more aggressive or he's going to lose mins. If Udoka sat Jalen and Sengun, he'll bench Reed too. Expectations are higher this season.

    I blame the strength and conditioning coach. Reed's focus shouldn't have been on getting stronger the first two years. I can't name one elite shooter who focused on getting stronger before mastering their craft; Durant, Steph, Dell, Ray Allen, Reggie Miller, Steve Nash, Lou Williams, Jamal Crawford, you name him. Id rather Reed become quicker first before stronger. I'd rather him become an elite dribbler before a better defender.

    Imagine Steph Curry trying to get his body to look like Corey Magette and bricking shots the first two years while he gets comfortable in a new body. They compared Reed to Steph and Jabari to Durant. Both Reed and Jabari struggled shooting their first two seasons, but they got noticeably stronger though. Jabari just started hitting shots consistently late last season and his shot (along with Reed's) is what they were drafted for.
     
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  3. Bolajuwon

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    gay thread op worrying about the size of a nba players johnson
     
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  4. VickMackey

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    Gay fans >>>
     
  5. chef0010

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    It’s about his energy on the court.

    he presents poorly - submissive, scared, small.
     
  6. daywalker02

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    Bari was never compared to Durant directly, he was more near the Rashard Lewis, Dirk camp.

     
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    If he look like tyler herro this thread probably wouldn't exist.
     
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  8. cmoak1982

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    I’ve done far more in my field than you have. What is there even to do over in your parts?
    Cricket and try not to get stabbed by a foreigner?

    My “field” is training National team athletes.
    Something you will never know about.
     
  9. RB713

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    How many inches did he play with tonight?
     
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  10. mac_got_this

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    He had some Klay Thompson comps too.

    His worse case scenario comp was Channing Frye
     
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    I don’t know if he’s good enough to be a starter but he had a monster g league season, good summer league and has performed well in 2 pre season games. Very least he gets a spot on the bench.
     
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    @Jontro
     
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    I don't remember too many Durant comps. I remember a lot more "PF version of Klay Thompson" due to ability to defend and shoot but not create much, etc. And a PF Klay would be amazing, so hopefully he keeps improving :)
     
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    You sound like the dumbest person in the Western hemisphere.
     
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    Congratulations on your system that allows you to identify the size of a man's penis based on how he plays basketball. All that time luring men into your grandmother's basement has obviously paid off for you.
     
  16. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    He doesn’t need to be on this team.
     
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    absolutely brilliant basketball analysis. i am thoroughly swayed by this deep dive into the hard and irrefutable data.
     
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    Thread has penis envy - brown and curly hairs.

    No time for the Schnitzel.

    DD
     
  19. Dankstronaut

    Dankstronaut Way, way out here.

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    What kind of energy is it to sit around and ponder the size of basketball player’s penises?
     
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    Yes, that's right.
     

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