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Rockets 2nd round pick - De'Anthony Melton

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by jacoby, Jun 21, 2018.

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Do you like the pick?

Poll closed Aug 21, 2018.

  1. Yes

    83 vote(s)
    92.2%

  2. No

    7 vote(s)
    7.8%
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  1. jacoby

    jacoby Member

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    With the 46th pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets select De'Anthony Melton from USC.

    What do you think?
     
    #1 jacoby, Jun 21, 2018
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  2. Os Trigonum

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    pretty sure this is the straw that breaks Lebron's back . . . now there's no WAY he's coming to Houston
     
    #2 Os Trigonum, Jun 21, 2018
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  3. ipaman

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    With his poor shooting %s, no way we see him play next year with the Rox. He's RGV all day long until he can fix that shot.
     
    #3 ipaman, Jun 21, 2018
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  4. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    I like that's it's not a 5 or a 3.5 for once, so...Sure why not see what we can get in a 2?
     
    #4 napalm06, Jun 21, 2018
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    shrug...I didn’t care about this pick

    chances he’ll be any good are slim at best
     
    #5 Reeko, Jun 21, 2018
  6. Williamson

    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN
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    theringer.com had Melton going 23. I'm definitely not mad at picking him up at 46. They compared him to Marcus Smart. I would love that. I'm just going to trust that Morey knows what he's doing.
     
    #6 Williamson, Jun 21, 2018
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  7. saleem

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    He is a good pick. Defense, athleticism, court vision and passing are his strengths.
    Shooting needs to get better, but his jumper is not broken. Best backup PG available.
     
    #7 saleem, Jun 21, 2018
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  8. J.R.

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    Oh snap! @jacoby beat me to it! Poll and all! You the real MVP!
     
    #8 J.R., Jun 21, 2018
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    I hope Houston can pickup Preston if he goes undrafted, on a 2 way contract. Nothing to lose here.
     
    #9 saleem, Jun 21, 2018
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    Well, this upcoming season is over.
     
    #10 mockster, Jun 21, 2018
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    twice this week J.R. Maybe you should hit the weight room to get back in shape :p
     
    #11 Os Trigonum, Jun 21, 2018
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  12. J.R.

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    Clearly I need to retire. I'm getting too old slow for this.
     
    #12 J.R., Jun 21, 2018
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  13. saleem

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    Maybe J.R. doesn't have any free time left because of his wonderful significant other.:)
     
    #13 saleem, Jun 21, 2018
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    Yet it's your thread that everyone posted in lol
     
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    Don't know too much about him, but I do know that lots of my friends who actually watch college ball (and some online mocks) had him going in the mid to late 1st round, undersized but has a reputation as a good defender. Not bad!

    If the Rockets can work on his shot he can be a steal in the second round!
     
    #15 Roomba, Jun 21, 2018
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    @J.R. is an analytics darling. Beware of thread envy.
     
    #16 Os Trigonum, Jun 21, 2018
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    if he overcame fbi maybe he can overcome foster brothers as well
     
    #18 hakeem94, Jul 10, 2018
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    This guy is a baller. He just has it. He's been the best player on the floor in every summer league game. Love his game, what a pick
     
    #19 asmith8266, Jul 10, 2018
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    The summer of Melton
     
    #20 xaos, Jul 10, 2018
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