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Of the 4 guys, you can only trade for 2 to be a Rocket...

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Dat Dude, Aug 29, 2012.

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  1. primtim24

    primtim24 Member

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    I think it's silly to say we don't want a guy who would easily be the best player on our team as of right now. At 23 his ceiling is arguably higher than everyone on our team, heck some people would even argue that his floor is higher than a lot of our players' ceilings!

    I think our rookies can go on to be very solid players in the NBA, but to continuously say over and over again we don't need any other players because we have these rookies, is downright ignorant. I don't care how deep the draft was, NONE of these players were drafted in the top-10, heck only one was even drafted in the top-15, yet you think we don't need Dwight Howard, Josh Smith, Stephen Curry, or James Harden because of our rookies???

    C'mon Postbadlee....
     
    #41 primtim24, Aug 29, 2012
  2. primtim24

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    No we didn't, because of LeBron's playoff performance's people said he wasn't clutch, you're saying because of James Harden's playoff performance he won't be a superstar....2 totally different things. James Harden was a 6th man by the way, he is definitely the 3rd option on that team, and you're holding his performance as a reason why he can't be a superstar???

    Post Badlee strikes again.
     
    #42 primtim24, Aug 29, 2012
  3. roxxy

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    Al Jefferson would be a nice pickup. 19 points 9 rebounds on any team is welcome. Only 27 as well. He can play PF & Center.
     
    #43 roxxy, Aug 29, 2012
  4. youngshev03

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    I really don't see why everyone thinks Harden is such a stud. The guy is great at what he is. Third fiddle. He want be more than that. Secondly, Josh Smith is a star that was stuck behind Joe Johnson and his heavy ISO offense. I've seen people talk bad about him and praise Blake Griffin which is laughable. Josh Smith rebounds, plays D and has a decent jumper. Blake Griffin is nothing but a highlight show, something that Smith can do also.
     
    #44 youngshev03, Aug 29, 2012
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    He is 22 and he is playing at an all star level. He is nowhere CLOSE to reaching his maximum potential and I have no idea why so many f*ċking dumbasses on this forum assume he already has.
     
    #45 OremLK, Aug 29, 2012
  6. ashiin

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    If I HAD to pick between these four... Josh Smith and James Harden.
     
    #46 ashiin, Aug 29, 2012
  7. teebone21

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    NO he doesnt , people hate asik for 8 mill a season but want to pay another backup 17 mill a season:confused:
     
    #47 teebone21, Aug 29, 2012
  8. jocar

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    2 & 3, long term
     
    #48 jocar, Aug 29, 2012
  9. Dat Dude

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    I suppose it would have been wise for me to give my opinion as well, not that too many people (if any) really care. But I, too, agree that 2 and 3 are the answers for this team if we were set to acquire 2 of the 4 pieces.

    James Harden hasn't even scratched the surface yet as far as talent goes, IMO. He's playing third fiddle for OKC because he HAS to. Given the chance of being a first or second option playing starters minutes night-in and night-out, and I think the guy would be electric and would provide the type of scoring punch we need. Josh Smith is a game-changer defensively, as I've stated already, and would be a major force for this team. He ranked 13th last year in overall PER and is an effective scorer also. However, what makes him so good is the fact that he can guard multiple positions at an all-star caliber. Seriously, how could you not want these guys on your team?
     
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  10. Dat Dude

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    I like the Al Jefferson name-drop also. He's young, can score and can rebound in bunches. He was tied with Josh Smith this past season at 13th among PER leaders. Not too shabby...
     
    #50 Dat Dude, Aug 29, 2012
  11. hoopstar39

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    I like the small-ball lineup of...

    Lin
    Curry
    Harden
    Jones
    Motiejunas (Rookie of the year)

    Parsons (6th man of the year)
    White
    Forbes

    Didn't think through trades... Something like Martin, Lamb, Asik, Morris, Patterson for (Curry?) and Harden in Free Agency...
     
    #51 hoopstar39, Aug 29, 2012
  12. dragonz

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    Harden and a top 5 draft pick is the plan
     
    #52 dragonz, Aug 29, 2012
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    Harden at SF? Gtfo. Rather have Harden and Jsmoove over Harden and an injury prone Curry. Lin, Curry, Harden would be a terrible starting 3 in terms of fit. Also 3 guys who can't play defense all that well.
     
    #53 felixng2012, Aug 29, 2012
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    that team will be straight garbage
     
    #54 teebone21, Aug 30, 2012
  15. coachbadlee

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    Leave it up to a hater to mix my words:rolleyes:. I never said we didn't need Howard. We definitely need him. I said we didn't need to get him at a steep price. The actual reported package would have been okay. You forgot to mention the part where i was all over a cheaper Bynum deal, but you were probably trying to make a point. So.....
    As far as Harden goes, to get him for max money in FA would be crazy. After a season of play, Lamb will be a better shooter than Harden. Besides, Harden is not a superstar. I see no reason why he would start over Lamb in his 2nd season. Doesn't make sense to keep adding like players to a stacked team.
    Also, when will you get it? It doesn't matter where the rookies were drafted. What matters is they were all, at one point or another, lauded as top ten picks. The 4 of them together will be a match-up nightmare for teams one day soon.
    Finally, none of the guys mentioned would make any kind of difference. So why bother?
     
    #55 coachbadlee, Aug 30, 2012
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    Ohhhh, i get it. You are saying that a 6th man, 3rd option on another team is going to turn into a superstar as soon as he puts on a Rockets jersey?
     
    #56 coachbadlee, Aug 30, 2012
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    I don't know how good Harden will get but he is already in the extended circle of borderline allstars that are clutch.
    He is not as flashy as Westbrook but he gets the job done next to Durant.
    One can only hope Lamb will get better defensively... offensively I am not really worried as of now
     
    #57 daywalker02, Aug 30, 2012
  18. daywalker02

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    No. But allstar is possible... and that is a second banana....which we do not have either.... I guess first bananas are sold out.
     
    #58 daywalker02, Aug 30, 2012
  19. kuku

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    WOW That's some bold prediction about Lamb. I really don't think you know what you are talking about.

    Harden was the second most efficient shooters in NBA!

    Harden was second in the leaugue last season in True Shooting % and Effective Field Goal % while playing as a 3rd option. If he attempted as many shots as Durant or even Westbrook, he could easily lead the league in scoring.
     
    #59 kuku, Aug 30, 2012
  20. roxxy

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    I think you are getting really ahead of yourself talking like that about Lamb. I love the kid & I think he has mad talent but you can't start comparing him to Harden.
     
    #60 roxxy, Aug 30, 2012
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