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Rox to play Melo only at PF?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by topfive, Sep 7, 2018.

  1. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    "And that's exactly what makes Clintosaurus the Dinosaur so ineffective!" - Basketcaseholic
     
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    Playing him at SF solely means on the offensive end, someone like Tucker could slide in for him on Defense.

    Starting him at SF or subbing him in at SF does not mean he ends up playing SF at the end, he could slide to the 4.

    It should be flexible.

    Whatever MDA has in store for him, can't really judge unless they play against the big hitters.
     
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    La La is the Rox "Power" Foward

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    Ennis will be decent but what he can't do is replace both Luc and Trevor, just maybe one.
     
  5. ThatBoyNick

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    I always consider positions to be defensive positions, as set offensive positions are becoming extinct with versatile guys like Harden, Simmons, LBJ, Evans etc.
     
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    More like the Power Dancers reject, men who think she’s hot need to check themselves.

    Also Melo guarding Draymond Green is a fact @heypartner?? You have to explain that one to me, because Melo cannot guard any starting Warrior. Fact. Ennis and Tucker can handle Green and KD along with Caboclo maybe, but Melo is not part of the defensive game plan I reckon for their bigs. Klay and Curry are out of the question. Iggy perhaps sure.
     
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    Ive heard reports from CyberXXX that D Antoni is doing a weigh in before the first game.

    Tucker vs Melo. Josh Reddick will loan his thongs.

    Whoever is more thick ... will start at PF.
     
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  9. heypartner

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    You don't have to guard Green that much. Don't be silly. If GSW changes their offense to goto Green, you have won the matchup.

    This issue is not Kerr being stupid enough to change his offense to ISO and post-up Green (lulz), the issue is getting Curry and Klay switched onto Melo. That is what we fear. That is what might cause Melo to be Kantar'd.
     
  10. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    I'd say shooting forward.
     
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    If guarding nobody is a NBA skill, hold my beer.
     
  12. No Worries

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    Melo is a shooting forward. You know the other forward.
     
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    We can slide Tucker to center for small ball lineup
     
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    Melo will hoop like I play softball: If I drive in more runs than I allow to score by error, it's a good game.
     
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    The Rockets switching defense makes positions fairly interchangeable. Regardless of what's technically Melo's "position," his success or failure on this team will be defined by how well he can guard on the perimeter when switched onto a guard. Last year Utah attacked him mercilessly in such situations and that's where he must improve in order to get more than bench minutes for this team.
     
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    Coach will figure it out, Melo is a unique player and I trust he'll be effectively integrated very early. Excited about opening night.
     
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    EG can’t hold KD and KD would probably swat EG 6’4 ass to the other side of the court, relax
     
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    KD ain't doing **** on D to the Rockets.
     
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    Play him a C. Our 3 and D C. He can guard Draymond
     
  20. cheke64

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    Doesn't matter where you play him, pg or center he still taking those bad forced shots. Low iq player
     

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