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[2014 NBA Draft/2-43] Nick Johnson

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 26, 2014.

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Do you like Houston's choice of Nick Johnson at the 42nd pick?

  1. YES

    452 vote(s)
    91.1%

  2. NO

    44 vote(s)
    8.9%
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  1. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    Wonder if there's a McHale connection, then. In any case, that's pretty cool.
     
    #41 Dr of Dunk, Jun 26, 2014
  2. benchmoochie

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    that would be legit.
     
    #42 benchmoochie, Jun 26, 2014
  3. meh

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    I think this is the key to this pick. He's overall rated low because he's a classic SG in PG body. But on the Rockets that's not a weakness at all. It's very possible his skills are much higher than his mock draft positions would indicate.
     
    #43 meh, Jun 26, 2014
  4. pnutz409

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    I remember watching his hoopmixtapes on youtube when he was a highschooler.
     
    #44 pnutz409, Jun 26, 2014
  5. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Congrats to Nick Jonhson. Time to clamp down this year. Congrats. Welcome to houston. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rednation?src=hash">#Rednation</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) <a href="https://twitter.com/patbev21/statuses/482365936213561344">June 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Air_Zona13">@Air_Zona13</a> was the Pac-12 player of the Year in 2014, averaging 16.3p/2.8a/1.1s for Arizona.</p>&mdash; Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/statuses/482366129701011456">June 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #45 J.R., Jun 26, 2014
  6. Visagial

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    Looks like a rich man's Lin.
     
    #46 Visagial, Jun 26, 2014
  7. sugrlndkid

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    considering that Morey has had a remarkable history of nailing the 2nd rounders...i believe in Morey...
     
    #47 sugrlndkid, Jun 26, 2014
  8. meh

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    If he can learn from Beverley the art of being an a-hole defender... :grin:
     
    #48 meh, Jun 26, 2014
  9. Edward77547

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    I've followed his career closely and I've always loved his attitude. If he doesn't make it in the NBA it will NOT be for lack of trying.
     
    #49 Edward77547, Jun 26, 2014
  10. benchmoochie

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    rockets gonna play some D this year?
     
    #50 benchmoochie, Jun 26, 2014
  11. ThatBoyNick

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    I mean we have the same first name, so of course I like the pick.
     
    #51 ThatBoyNick, Jun 26, 2014
  12. duluth111222

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    Dude has amazing hops. Look at thothose blocks. Daaamn
     
    #52 duluth111222, Jun 26, 2014
  13. zeeshan2

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Congrats to Nick Jonhson. Time to clamp down this year. Congrats. Welcome to houston. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rednation?src=hash">#Rednation</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) <a href="https://twitter.com/patbev21/statuses/482365936213561344">June 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #53 zeeshan2, Jun 26, 2014
  14. mario_v

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    What's his game like? Courtney lee-ish?
     
    #54 mario_v, Jun 26, 2014
  15. mfastx

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    Hopefully he can contribute off the bench! We need a bench lol.
     
    #55 mfastx, Jun 26, 2014
  16. Marsarinian

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    Maybe shouldn't get bogged down by artificial positional delineations and consider the actual "fit" on the floor. People have pointed out how a shooter that can guard opposing ball-handlers would be a terrific fit next to Harden, who dominates the ball and is the main creator on our team anyways.
     
    #56 Marsarinian, Jun 26, 2014
  17. DonkeyMagic

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    Watched him a ton at arizona. For a 2nd rounder it is not a bad pick at all. He's tough and a competitor. Pg skills are lacking but he's got a very good understanding of the game.

    He can be a solid contributor off if the bench.
     
    #57 DonkeyMagic, Jun 26, 2014
  18. Edward77547

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    Hustle plays, shoots the 3, good D. I thought he was a more athletic Beverley, but maybe not the craziness of Bev lol.
     
    #58 Edward77547, Jun 26, 2014
  19. Progs

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    Goodbye Canaan
     
    #59 Progs, Jun 26, 2014
  20. OremLK

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    Love this pick
     
    #60 OremLK, Jun 26, 2014
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