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AB the real hidden gem. Not KMJ or KPJ.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ozrocketsfan, Apr 12, 2021.

  1. Phillyrocket

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    Donte Green faints.
     
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    I notice he's got the same hair / facial hair game as Wood, KMJ. Worrell has got to hate that.
     
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    Ralph MF Sampson took us from 14 to 29.
     
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  4. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    And we tanked at the end of his first season to get Hakeem.

    DD
     
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  5. BreakYoSelfFool

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    If the Rockets picked Jordan and Akeem went to the Trailblazers, I wonder which team would have won more titles?

    Jordan/Sampson Drexler/Olajuwon
     
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    He is the next Mason Jones...he will be coming off the bench for 76ers in a few weeks.
     
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    Can’t believe I missed brooks coming out party...**** west coast games on weekdays
     
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    Tate-elite hustle/defender
     
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    We may have to bench Brooks for the rest of the year. I'm disappointed in his non tanking performance.
     
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    Would you believe but I know you won't believe me but others here will confirm it.. we could have had all THREE Jordan and Hakeem and Drexler

    The rumor is we pick Olajuwon number one then trade Sampson to the Blazers for the number two pick

    The Blazers were offering Drexler and number two for Sampson

    We turn down the deal because we had Rodney McCray and did not need Jordan


    Obviously a huge mistake we could have had freaking best team of all time..
     
  11. Rokman

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    Had never thought about that scenario. Very interesting one. Always just thought about the deal to trade Sampson for Drexler and second pick that we passed on. Three headed monster of Jordan / Olajuwon / Drexler would have rivaled the Celtics.
     
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    I always think of this card of Wesley Person when I see Armoni Brooks.
     
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    Giving some lou will vibes imo
     
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    Tate is the Mario Elie of this team. Might have to pass on the Junk Yard Dog monicker to him.
     
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    The Snipa!!!

    14 points in 14 minutes - he knows what his role is! Love to see it!
     
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    I always imagined in that scenario we would’ve likely picked Barkley or Stockton instead of Jordan
     
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    Would have been crazy talented, but I think some people would have had to get moved. A lot of ball dominant guys on offense. Lucas, Drexler, Jordan, McCray, and Olajuwon may have had problems with bigger teams with just as much talent like the Lakers, Celtics, and Pistons
     
  18. Plowman

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    KPjr is the Kid that will become The Man!

    Armoni's always had the J going back to his Cougar days, but that's it. He's a good role player at the NBA level.

    That said, a player's value can easily get distorted on a crappy team like ours.
     
  19. topfive

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    There MIGHT be a sample size issue there. ;)
     
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    Nope. When we won the coin flip for first pick, the Rockets pulled out an Olajuwon Jersey that they had brought with them. If they had lost the flip they were prepared with a Jordan jersey.
     
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