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Can Bruce Thornton reliably become a Jalen Brunson lite?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LosPollosHermanos, Jun 25, 2026 at 5:27 PM.

  1. LosPollosHermanos

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    If he learns to shoot, dribble, pass..?
     
    #1 LosPollosHermanos, Jun 25, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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    Probably not, but he's a 2nd round pick. You're just happy if he becomes a valuable every game rotation player off the bench.

    I do think he has more creation and shotmaking in his game than most 2nd rounders though. The big question is how much of that can translate to the faster, taller, more physical NBA when he's a not-that-athletic 6'0".
     
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    Yes bro even better, he is already ahead because he has better dreads and if he learns to play basketball really good he would be a top 10 player..... I have high expectations for the number 1 pick in the 2nd round....
     
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    a poor man’s vinnie johnson. in another league in some foreign country
     
    #5 pippendagimp, Jun 25, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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    About a snowball’s chance in hell
     
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    The odds are way against it.

    DD
     
    #7 DaDakota, Jun 25, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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    His physical profile looks like Jameer Nelson. Would be thrilled if his ceiling was Jameer Nelson
     
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    In short, no.
     
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    When he changes his name to Jaylen Brunsen, yes.
     
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    If it takes him the same amount of time as it did Brunson, it won't be here.
     
    #11 coachbadlee, Jun 25, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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    At 225 lbs, I think the best we can hope for is Jalen Brunson heavy.
     
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    He's overweight and doesn't have NBA athleticism, but he'd probably make a pretty good prospect for an NFL fullback if he doesn't want to go to Europe after his cup of coffee with the Rockets.
     
    #13 Bobbythegreat, Jun 25, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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    I hear he's actually 5' 10" 240 pounds of solid granite.
     
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    He was picked earlier than brunson
     
    #15 bustamove, Jun 25, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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    Crazy if tru
     
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    Of course so was Brunson as he was picked 33 !
     
    #17 glynch, Jun 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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    Granite? No, no, no. Adamantium
     
    #18 Rokman, Jun 26, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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