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ClutchFans 2011 NBA Draft Thread (6/23/2011) - #14. Marcus Morris

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jun 22, 2011.

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  1. HillBoy

    HillBoy Contributing Member

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    Before anyone gets too enthusiastic about Rockets making a killing in this draft, I would suggest they read Sean Bijani's article today on SportsRadio 610's web page:http://houston.cbslocal.com/2011/06/22/browse-the-rockets-recent-draft-history/. Going back 11 years, their draft history has been rather dismal and on the occasions that they did draft a potentially good player, they have traded said player away. This has been so under Dawson and has continued under Morey as he shuffles the roster in an attempt to rebuild. And with them drafting 14th, 23rd and 38th, my expectations for them landing an impact player in this draft are extremely low.
     
    #61 HillBoy, Jun 23, 2011
  2. AusEaglez

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    Well lets hope that changes
     
    #62 AusEaglez, Jun 23, 2011
  3. KyleLowryPG

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    This is the best prediction I've heard.
     
    #63 KyleLowryPG, Jun 23, 2011
  4. weslinder

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    Players I really like in this draft (predicted draft position considered):
    Enes Kanter
    Bismack Biyombo
    Morris Twins
    Klay Thompson
    Kawhi Leonard
    Kemba Walker
    Kenneth Faried
    Kyle Singler
    Jimmy Butler
    Nolan Smith
    Shelvin Mack


    Random other predictions:
    Kemba Walker and Brandon Knight will both be better NBA players than Kyrie Irving.
    Jonas Valanciunas will be bought out and come the NBA next season.
    Derrick Williams won't be very good next year, but will eventually come around.
    Jeremy Tyler will be awful.
     
    #64 weslinder, Jun 23, 2011
  5. roslolian

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    Going back through history is useless 'cause we have a new GM now. Looking back at Dm's past draft we've drafted Brooks, Landry, C-bud and of course my boy (and future all star) Patrick Patterson. All have been great high-impact players. I see no reason not to expect another high impact player in this year's draft whether we move up or not.
     
    #65 roslolian, Jun 23, 2011
  6. Rockets34Legend

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    [​IMG]

    For those who were wanting to see what our draft hat looked like....
     
    #66 Rockets34Legend, Jun 23, 2011
  7. HAYJON02

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    I hope we don't draft someone who's big enough to make it look like a silly baby hat.
     
    #67 HAYJON02, Jun 23, 2011
  8. rockets934life

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    #68 rockets934life, Jun 23, 2011
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    #69 Amel, Jun 23, 2011
  10. jogo

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    Who do we want in the early 2nd? Jeremy Tyler but we're afraid he'll be taken before the 38th? I think Morey likes the early seconds because he can get 1st round talent for a non-guaranteed contract. He gets flexibility in the event that players are traded from our roster, leading to more openings.
     
    #70 jogo, Jun 23, 2011
  11. AKRocketsFan

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    This Year I have a feeling were going to get lucky with an excellent player.
     
    #71 AKRocketsFan, Jun 23, 2011
  12. J.R.

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    It is interesting. Blinebury said they got 11 players under contract I believe, 2 more guys they say they want to bring back in Hayes and Yao, looking at a stacked roster(from numbers, not talent, standpoint).
     
    #72 J.R., Jun 23, 2011
  13. CXbby

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    Dream scenario:

    Courtney Lee and #23 to Milwaukee for #10

    #10 and Jordan Hill to Sac for #7

    Draft Marcus Morris with #7 and Donatas Montiejunas with #14

    DMorey can have my first born if he can pull that off.
     
    #73 CXbby, Jun 23, 2011
  14. megastahr

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    I like the logic but not the players

    I think it would be Tristan Thomas, Kawhi Leonard or Byombo with no 7 and 14 they would take montiejunas if he is there, but I dont think so if they get byombo.

    Of course would be really cool if they pulled that off and traded the 7 and 14 for no 2! lol
     
    #74 megastahr, Jun 23, 2011
  15. CDrex

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    Here's a well-done analysis by Basketball Prospectus:
    http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1777

    It paints a pretty dark picture of the draft class (particularly after the top 9), but that's somewhat of a function of having such a large pool of players to compare to...naturally, the closest statistical match isn't always going to be a guy who made it. It's still an interesting read.
     
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  16. solid

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    It is fun to be excited today, I am enjoying it, looking forward to it, but have the nagging feeling that at the end of the day we will all be scratching our heads and saying what? who? Maybe it will be different, maybe the Rockets get really lucky. Last year was good, Patterson appears to be a real find, but most Rocket's drafts going back to the early years have been abysmal. Fingers and toes are crossed.
     
    #76 solid, Jun 23, 2011
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    Cleveland is looking to use their trade exception to garner an additional lottery pick.

    They want Irving, Thompson, & Valanciunas.


    We need the #2.
     
    #77 herro, Jun 23, 2011
  18. alethios

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    2012 is the draft we need to pour our assets into. I like the idea of snagging Barnes for the Rockets. He's our missing piece.

    For this year's draft, I wouldn't mind if we take Kenneth Faried with the 23rd - I know he's undersized, but what a rebounding machine and scrapper he his.
     
    #78 alethios, Jun 23, 2011
  19. mylilpony

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    this year i think they will draft a dude i dont really know about and then spend an hour on youtube shortly after the pick. then the kool-aid will be drinken.
     
    #79 mylilpony, Jun 23, 2011
  20. HitAndRun

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    I highly doubt Faried will be there at 23.
     
    #80 HitAndRun, Jun 23, 2011
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