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[2016 NBA Draft/2-43] Zhou Qi

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 23, 2016.

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Do you like the selection of Zhou Qi?

Poll closed Oct 26, 2016.
  1. YES

    67.8%
  2. NO

    32.2%
  1. tinman

    tinman Contributing Member
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    Les doesn't care about winning
     
  2. sammy

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    He's tall.
     
  3. tinman

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    Yi 2.0
     
  4. LosPollosHermanos

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    lol that dude you quoted thinks that Les cares about anything other than $$$.:grin:

    This city deserves so much better.
     
  5. FLASH21

    FLASH21 Heart O' Champs

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    His shooting drills remind me a lot of Kristaps... Could actually turn into something in a few seasons!
     
  6. bobloblaw

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    I voted No but after watching some videos I'd switch.

    His most glaring weaknesses are his weight, lack of post game, poor rebounding and poor defending. He got most of the rebounds I watched without leaving the floor. His block numbers are impressive but seem to come from terrible decisions by his opposition rather than aggressive defense.

    I think his offensive potential outweighs the negatives. He is an excellent shooter and slasher. He looks very mobile at his size, though I expect he can sacrifice some mobility for strength. The same reason the pick is vexing (Lies) provides us with his best chance of developing (Yao).

    Seems as much D'Antoni's pick as Alexander's.
     
  7. McRaggize

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    Zhou is a different Chinese player. He plays more aggressive, enjoys blocking, and even gives trash talk to refs. Don't forget he is only 20 years old. He can do something on the court.
     
  8. Angkor Wat

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    Yao is our insider. Gave us Beas and now Zhou. Secret weapon
     
  9. The Hunted

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    I'll take it.
     
  10. JMG524

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    Winning and $$$ kinda go hand-in-hand don't u think?
     
  11. Texascowuncle

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    Curious what people here said abot YAO when he was drafted as the no. 1 pick in 2002.
     
  12. ICanDunkOnYao

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    I don't even care about his race. He's a pretty damn good high-upside pick for mid 2nd round.
     
  13. tinman

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    What are you talking about?

    Les really loves the city
    of Shanghai
     
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    What the rockets needed was a back court player/shooter or a point guard but instead we draft a PF/C when we already have like twenty.

    Motiejunas, Beasley, Jones, Harrell, Smith, Capela also can play PF, plus these two rookies.

    And our backcourt? Harden, Bev, and Goldilocks...
     
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  15. JMAD21

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    Leslie Alexander is such a predictable *******!
     
  16. JMAD21

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    How the EFF do we pass on Niang for this guy!?

    I don't know if there was a more taylor made player (in our draft range) for MDA than Niang!
     
  17. CometsWin

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    I love how every foreign player that can now shoot looks like Porzingis.
     
  18. JMG524

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    Do you really think they were gonna get a difference maker at #43? At that point its more about upside and potential than anything else. Qi's a steal when it comes to this.
     
  19. tinman

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    when was the last time we had a significant 2nd round pick?
     
  20. txppratt

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    going for size, upside, and market share - all with a second round pick.

    i say it's a great pick.
     

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