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Kevin Porter Jr. Vipers Debut

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rockets13champs, Feb 9, 2021.

  1. groovemachine

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    KMart is not with the club because he needs the experience in the G League, where he can play 30+ minutes and work on his game. He has a great shot at taking House's spot in the rotation later this season, I think anyone not named 'House' is looking forward to that. :D
     
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    I don’t like to portend a track of Jimmy Butler or Kawhi because those are all time outliers in terms of development in extreme situations (Pop-Thibs) . I was in a Rockets chat a few years ago and some guy in there lost his mind that I told him that De’Andre Hunter wouldn’t “easily have a Kawhi first 4 year trajectory”. This guy fully believed what he was saying and he claimed the Rockets should unload the package that had been rumored for Jimmy Butler for Hunter instead as he would singularly bridge the gap between the Rockets and the Durant Warriors in his first year. Just total lunacy.
     
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  3. csc177

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    Typo.
     
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  4. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Very interesting report. Gerald Wallace is an interesting comp. How about Derrick Jones Jr?

    It will be interesting to see what skills KJ can learn moving forward. Clearly that corner 3 is pretty important.

     
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  5. vlaurelio

    vlaurelio Contributing Member

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    Westy's bball IQ and shot selection is what's holding him back
     
  6. MadRox

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    So, if KJ Martin develops the 3point shot, he'll basically become younger version of Gerald Green.
     
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  7. coachbadlee

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    They got a back to back so it will be interesting to see if the Juniors can keep up that scoring pace. Especially Martin. Him being able to score like that consistently would be perfect.
     
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    5 blocks in this one

     
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  9. mac_got_this

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    Kenneth faried type comparison with better defense
     
  10. Scola Scoops

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    Don't see him having the same nose for rebounding but early signs indicate much better lateral movement on defense and potential for a corner 3.
     
  11. Rockets4Life13

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    Any streams for the game vs Westchester knicks?
     
  12. Rockets4Life13

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    Vipers offense looking about as good as Rockets offense, lol.

    KJ hit a 3
     
  13. coachbadlee

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    Is it another early game?
     
  14. Rockets4Life13

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    Yes they’re currently playing. 1st quarter still.

    There’s a stream on YT
     
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  15. Shark44

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    BT is back!
     
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    Yea he has played well so far.


    KPJ is really really impressive
     
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  17. Shark44

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    KPJ looks much more comfortable than the first game I saw. Really has elite touch on his jumper.
     
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  18. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    I’ve seen enough. Call him up.
     
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  19. Shark44

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    Not yet
     
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  20. Rockets4Life13

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    Yea man i like BT. I hope he gets signed on the main roster after we hopefully trade all/most of the Vets at the deadline.

    I‘d much rather see some of these guys develop on the Rockets than lose with old vets
     
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