Sorry about the cap discussion. But I felt with Rockets2K wading in, that everyone, me included, needed to understand the implications of the 2016 cap increase. It is going to start impacting many CF discussions.
Last night sealed the Dmo v Jones Arguement right? Jones is a good player still, but Dmo shown he has ability to be a go to player in some capacity. Jones is most effective playing off of other talents. I still think jones should start. Dmo skills are best used when Dwight or Harden are on the bench.
It is early to say. I for instance did not think Lowry could become an allstar, sure borderline allstar at some point. Anything can happen within 5-6 years.
Yeah, Dmo seems to suited to be the main offensive big complemented by a defensive big with size like Black or Dorsey. Plus, he's been thriving against subpar second-unit frontcourts, though he's learning to play better when defenses are focused on denying him the ball. Whatever's the case, Dmo's making me eat serious crow recently. I did not think he'd blossom this quickly, if ever, and I truly hope it lasts. As for the second unit: Canaan/ Johnson Terry/Garcia Papanikolau Dorsey/Black Dmo is turning out to be pretty solid. The biggest reservation for me is the PG spot. Canaan is more experienced and a much better offensive option, but Johnson's showing potential as someone to play decent defense and push the pace for the second unit. Plus, I'm liking his court awareness and his willingness to set up others on the offense, which the Rockets have sorely missed off the bench. If his shooting becomes more consistent, he might take the backup PG spot from Canaan by next season. Johnson's another guy I did not think would be half as ready as he's shown to be. Kudos to Morey for discovering these role players.
I totally disagree with you on Johnson. He hasnt been very impressive, I dont think you would be making these statements if hadn't made that layup , which was a good play. Other than that I cant see how you would prefer his talents over what cannan has shown us. Johnson does have potential if his awareness , ball handling , and shooting improve. but i have to see it first . Also those claims of us having no depth , should no longer be made once we are at full strength. Only argument will be an inexperienced bench, excluding terry obv
His decision-making at the end of the Minny game is of course what people will talk about, but I'm more impressed with Johnson in the Grizzlies game, especially his willingness to push the ball and put pressure on a strong Memphis defense. He's far from perfect, which is why I say he has a chance to take that backup PG spot by next season and not his one. But the poise he has shown as a rookie is intriguing, and the distribution skill he can potentially bring to the second unit is something I feel Canaan lacks. Anyways, probably a discussion better left for a future Nick Johnson thread.
It's not going to be an easy night for DMo tonight. Miles Plumlee is pretty legit. Also, Alex Len has the length to bother DMo's post-up attempts.
If Howard does not come back soon we all will probably find out. And yes he is a great passer for a huge man. It should be interesting.
But this is my thread. Anyway, bringing up Luis Scola is actually relevant to D-Mo. Because D-Mo's game is modeled after a combo of primarily 1) Scola and 2) Sabonis. The difference between D-Mo and Scola is that D-Mo is bigger, so he does not use the scoop as much as Scola. But both their footwork is the best on the Rockets since Hakeem. Bull (not sarcastically) mentioned a few games ago after D-Mo got called for a travel that "D-Mo didn't travel. He just moves so fluidly and fast on the post that the refs were deceived." I thought he was bs'ing. But I re-watched the play and indeed his pivot foot was still planted. That's pretty amazing. I had the same feeling watching Scola get to wherever he wanted (always going right) on the post time and time again.
Agreed. That's why his post game is significantly different than Scola's game, i.e. relying on a lot of scoops whereas D-Mo can get his shot from farther out using a variety of hooks. The footwork is very similar though.
Dmo looked awesome last night. Somewhere we need to add "clutch" to his name. Huge FT's at the end of regulation to tie it.
