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Josh Smith has agreed to sign with the Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Bobbythegreat, Dec 24, 2014.

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Do you like the move for the Rockets to sign Josh Smith at the bi-annual exception ($2.1M)?

  1. YES

    862 vote(s)
    94.8%
  2. NO

    47 vote(s)
    5.2%
  1. Red Chocolate

    Red Chocolate Contributing Member

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    Sweet, I am excited about DH and JSmoove pairing up at C/PF. DMo is a great defender but Smoove is a better rebounder and shot blocker. Now Smoove or Howard can relentlessly attack lane drivers with the shot block without worrying about giving up offensive rebounds as much. Hopefully we see a motivated Josh Smith who does nothing but shoot corner 3s and layups/dunks.
     
  2. Raven

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    I wish we could say the same about Uncle Bob.
     
  3. Sydeffect

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    I wonder where this team ranks in our franchises history in terms of most talent on a roster.

    I know the mid-80s team was probably the most talented team we've had in our franchise.
     
  4. krnxsnoopy

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    I know alot of Atlanta fans loathed Josh Smith, wanting to pull their hair out everytime he shoots and bricks those jumpers.

    Hope things are different on the Rockets.
     
  5. Fulgore

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    exactly. Uncle bob would never have a guy like J Smoove. One of the many reasons why the rockets are much more interesting and fun to watch.
     
  6. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    What is interesting about Josh Smith on the Rockets, is that this is the FIRST time where Smith is NOT one of the primary scoring options. This is HARDEN'S & HOWARD'S team. Smith's role will be more defined and limited and I think that will make the most out of his talent.
     
  7. Raven

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    And he's not done yet. He has assets and plenty of time to boost the roster. The Pistons did something startling, but other teams will start bailing soon. And neither Ray Allen or Jermaine O'Neil are going to commit until the West shakes out, and if the Rockets can stay in the top four, Morey might even be able to reel one of them in.
     
  8. lastreg

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    Am i the only one worrying about the offensive output with js in starting lineup?
     
  9. count_dough-ku

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    Not if he fills the T-Jones role. It worked pretty well for the Rockets last season.
     
  10. Cohete Rojo

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    God help the Rockets
     
  11. DudeWah

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    Yeah sorry. Smith played with Johnson, Horford, Crawford, Bibby, and Marvin Williams (who for some reason was actually taking quite a bit of shots).

    I understand what you're saying. But Smith will still be a primary scoring option here. Who exactly is the 3rd option over him? Ariza? Bev? Brewer? :confused:
     
  12. DREAM ON!

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    He can do everything Tjones can do but better.
     
  14. mfastx

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    Our offense is terrible this season, he'd help if anything.
     
  15. RedRedemption

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    Hope he can do it being the fourth/fifth option on the team like Jones was.
    We can't afford to give J-Smoove more shots than Howard or Harden.
     
  16. LelWestbrick

    LelWestbrick Rookie

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    Harden and Howard are each better than anyone he has ever played with.
     
  17. FR0497

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    DMo and great defender do not go together.
     
  18. Bobbythegreat

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    Well the offensive output will almost certainly go down, but you'll have supercharged the bench which could make up for it.
     
  19. Bobbythegreat

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    The numbers disagree with you, he's one of the best in the game.

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  20. sTeKcOr22

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    Roster is kind of clogged at 3 positions right now.

    Someone's is leaving soon if you ask me.
     

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