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At what point do we start Eric gordon?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by icewill36, Oct 29, 2019.

  1. jordnnnn

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    Seems like more CP's boy then Harden's

    Harden already has his boy in Westbrook

    We just need size to win this whole thing and Turner has a decent 3pt shot

    in the playoffs i see us closing with

    Turner
    House
    Harden
    Rivers
    Russ

    PJ at the 5 just wont cut it come playoff time
     
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    He cant be traded till march according to realgm
     
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    6 Months from the date of his extension - I forget when he signed …. Does 6 months from the date he signed the extension go beyond the trade deadline - If so , that blows.

    I like EG …. when he's on but man when he's cold , he drives me nuts.
     
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    House is 6 ft 7 so he has size
    He is shooting 41% from 3s so he has shooting
    He is averaging 11 points 5 boards so he has legitimacy. What do you mean we don't have a real sf?
     
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    game 3 was just an anomaly

    house is was a 40% 3 pt shooter last year
     
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    vlaurelio Contributing Member

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    yeah solid defender too highest +/- +9.3 for three games

    MDA needs to play him more and draw up plays to have House and Tucker more 3 point shots

    so unless we get oubre or covington or someone else clearly better then house will start at SF
     
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    regardless of dan tony talking nonsense, this is still basketball and height matters.
     
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    Why would House be benched if Gordon started?

    MDA would switch Capela out...
     
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    LOL rockets were 28 W 4 L in 2017 with Ego off the bench

    so that's awful to you?
     
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    I said starting caliber SF. House is ok. He wouldn’t start for too many teams. He starts here because we have pretty much no one else.
     
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    Before the season I felt the same but House really impressed me with his decision making and passing. I think he has a chance. He needs to continue to work on his shots and handles.
     
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    I do feel better about him than I did last year, but I’m not ready to start acting like he’s the solution at SF...he will do for now tho, and I definitely prefer him starting at SF over EG who is non-existent on the boards

    EG starting at SF puts even more pressure on the likes of undersized Tucker and soft Clint in the frontcourt

    EG’s career high in rebounds is literally 2.9 a game in 38 minutes per game back in 2010-11

    he always shoots like garbage for several months of the regular season...his saving grace is that he plays well in the playoffs because he is often hard to watch in the regular season with his bricks and drives where he’s constantly yelling for a foul...he has been getting good looks off the bench, he needs to knock them down

    EG will eventually have a very hot month or 2 to bring his percentages back up to normal
     
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    Should we be looking for a legit startimg caliber sf
    Or a legit starting caliber PF and slide pj back to sf
     
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    the most urgent need to me right now is a legit big with shooting ability that can play either the 4 or 5

    we need more wing depth as well

    not sure how we’ll be able adequately fulfill either of those needs tho
     
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    I would be shocked if PJ were traded. PJ can play the five depending on the matchups and not many can do that. He did it this last game successful. he can guard all positions and hit that corner three all for the bargain price of 8 mill. He's almost as untouchable in as harden as Westbrook because you can't replace him!!

    I hear what you're saying though.

    he was CPs boy and hardens...….

    I just don't see him being moved unless we get an offer we can't refuse.
     
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    I wonder if the Celtics would be willing trade brown in come combination that includes Capela since they need a center?
     
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    Eric Gordon says he doesn’t mind coming off the bench, but after starting all last year I think it’s bothering him and affecting his play. He has been truly awful. The rockets don’t have enough talent for him to consistently shoot this poorly.
     
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