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Rockets select Terrence Jones with the No. 18 pick

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rockets34Legend, Jun 28, 2012.

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Do you like the pick of Terrence Jones by the Rockets at #18?

  1. YES

    233 vote(s)
    40.7%

  2. NO

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  1. BasketballMind

    BasketballMind Member

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    He's a special talent. Also, playing PF shouldn't be labeled as a bad thing. Judging by his skillset, that should be an added bonus to his game for being versitile enough to play the PF position. I'm excited about these new players
     
    #161 BasketballMind, Jun 30, 2012
  2. DrNuegebauer

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    Yes.

    Jones has a prototypical PF body, is an excellent rebounder and physical defender, decent shotblocker, can play the passing lanes, and has a huge wingspan. Also can score in the post.

    He played 4 his whole college career. Everything about him screams out PF at NBA level. But because he can shoot the 3 pointer and can beat a PF with his first step, he's projected as a SF?!?!?

    A 6'10 252lb guy with a 7'3 wingspan who is extremely strong, good at holding his post position and good at defending other PFs is a no-brainer as to his position. Obviously he's a point guard :rolleyes:
     
    #162 DrNuegebauer, Jun 30, 2012
  3. LewLLOYD

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    I'm no professional on comparisons, but
    does anyone else see something similar to Carl Landry?

    He reminds me of Landry.
     
    #163 LewLLOYD, Jun 30, 2012
  4. robbie380

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    He doesn't have that same mid range game that Landry does.
     
    #164 robbie380, Jun 30, 2012
  5. DaDakota

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    He looked scared of the press, and a little timid, I hope that is not how he plays.

    DD
     
    #165 DaDakota, Jun 30, 2012
  6. darksoul35

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    he does play timid sometimes but when he gets a fire lit the kid is unstoppable.i also saw someone say he played the 4 his whole life.that isnt true because he played the 5 the 4 and the three at kentucky
     
    #166 darksoul35, Jun 30, 2012
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    Lamar Odom?
     
    #167 cod, Jun 30, 2012
  8. coachbadlee

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    Terrence Jones in high school.

    <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CSFUlQzDOJc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #168 coachbadlee, Jun 30, 2012
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  9. valorita

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    game and demeanor reminds me of josh smith but not as explosive

    josh smith
    6'8.25" in shoes, wingspan 7', reach 8'10.5", vert 32.5, max 39.5, agil 11.43, sprint 3.24

    t jones
    6'9.25", 7'2.25", 8'11", 29.5, 34.5, 11.5, 3.4

    both left handed and are not known for their jump shot
     
    #169 valorita, Jun 30, 2012
  10. sugrlndkid

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    Out of the three picks...the least likely to stay a Rocket. His ability to play defense will help him carve out a nice career...Reminds me of a Michael Petrius...
     
    #170 sugrlndkid, Jun 30, 2012
  11. Petey-N-Htown

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    Thanks for posting. I didn't realize that Jones had that kind of handle with the ball in his hands.
     
    #171 Petey-N-Htown, Jun 30, 2012
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>One NBA executive said three players that NBA teams will regret passing on in the draft will be @<a href="https://twitter.com/HBarnes">HBarnes</a>, @<a href="https://twitter.com/TerrenceJones1">TerrenceJones1</a> &amp;@<a href="https://twitter.com/Perry_Jones1">Perry_Jones1</a>.</p>&mdash; Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/219120011669798912" data-datetime="2012-06-30T17:27:36+00:00">Juni 30, 2012</a></blockquote>
    <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

    Give the Rockets a call unnamed NBA executive!
     
    #172 HMMMHMM, Jun 30, 2012
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    Would have liked to have Barnes...... :grin:
     
    #173 daywalker02, Jun 30, 2012
  14. BasketballMind

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    I just posted this on the previous page. Great video. Which is why I mentioned above that being able to play the PF position should be an added bonus to his game. I can't determine who's most versitile on the team out of Royce and Jones. But I'm excited to see them play together this season.
     
    #174 BasketballMind, Jun 30, 2012
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    Van Gundy said we were due for some luck. Well we got some. I'm shocked that a player with his skillset slid to #18.
     
    #175 BasketballMind, Jun 30, 2012
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    He is a very good defending prospect with solid offensive moves... is very underrated given that White and Lamb are more in the spotlight
     
    #176 daywalker02, Jun 30, 2012
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    Just wondering

    ESPN lists Jones at 6'10".25, Yahoo lists him at 6'8" and other sources list him at 6'9", I am assuming all are with shoes. ESPN lists him as a PF, while Yahoo list him as a SF. I realize he played both positions in college.

    Which info should we believe, I know believe most will say ESPN?
     
    #177 carib, Jun 30, 2012
  18. ThatBoyNick

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    Believe his pre draft measurements. 6'9.5 w/shoes - 252 - SF/PF
     
    #178 ThatBoyNick, Jun 30, 2012
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    Terrence Jones is capable of knocking down the three, so your wrong.
     
    #179 Z-Ro&Trae, Jun 30, 2012
  20. daywalker02

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    Could be a better defensive Courtney Lee as a Forward
     
    #180 daywalker02, Jun 30, 2012
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