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[2021 NBA Draft; 24th overall] Rockets select Josh Christopher

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jul 29, 2021.

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Do you like the selection of Josh Christopher?

  1. YES

    183 vote(s)
    55.5%

  2. NO

    147 vote(s)
    44.5%
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  1. Russjr2

    Russjr2 Contributing Member

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    Looks like Green, KPJ, KMJ, and Josh all know each other. I like these young guns learning together. Team chemistry should be great. I hope they develop a culture of hard work. They are all talented and have skills. He looks to be a good 6th man type of player we can develop in house. At 24 we not trying to find a all star, we taking a shot at a guy who can be a role player. I trust Stone and the scouts on this one.

    It will be interesting to see how JWall fits in with all the young guys. Does KPJ come off the bench and JGreen start with Wall now?. Gordon? I hope they can move EGo and Wall.
     
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  2. Hank McDowell

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    This team is going to have a TON of personality. People are going to learn to like this pick. He can play, and he’s a good dude. Give it a chance...
     
    #122 Hank McDowell, Jul 29, 2021
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    I knew Stone would surprise us hahaha ;) I trust him, but knowing Grimes went right after, I wish we would’ve snatched him but that’s an emotional pick.
     
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    With some ppl if they never heard of him then they automatically don’t like the pick. Kid has a nice handle and decent jumper. I trust stone with this one.
     
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    That is very interesting. Maybe Lucas knows something others don't.

    Personally I really wanted Thor here but after trading for Sengun and drafting Garuba it wasn't going to happen. Grimes would be a rotation fit at least but they must want the chance to see if this kid can harness his athleticism. McBride would have been a better choice to me, that dude is locked in on D and makes tough shots look easy. The easiest pick of all would have been Butler, his floor is probably 1st guard off the bench, spot starter for 10 years. Teams are really dumb on some of these picks.
     
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  6. J.R.

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  7. Downtown Sniper

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    I was really hoping for Butler from Baylor with this pick.

    Get another one of those great team guys in.
     
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    I'm with you on the young guys growing together.

    One thing though.....KPjr is our starting PG and ONE of our potential franchise players....Forget about him picking splinters out of his arse. Kid needs minutes up top and the last thing that's going to happen is Wall getting in his way.
     
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    I know he's not the sexiest pick, but I was all about upside with the 23rd and 24th pick. Christopher has upside on both ends of the court. Can't blame Stone for taking a chance.
     
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  10. vince

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    Agree with this. He's talented that's for sure, but his college freshman season didn't go as well as it could have gone. I read some can be attributed to injuries.

    But he was the 11th best prospect coming out of HS. So the talent is there!
     
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    I like him more every minute, dude is as talented as anyone ... I like every single damn pick, would not change a single pick from tonight.... Perfect draft...
     
    #131 Salvy, Jul 29, 2021
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    lol at anyone who was glad Harden was gone and so was the undue player influence.
     
    #132 larsv8, Jul 30, 2021
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    Hmmm. Let me consult a doctor on this one.
    [​IMG]
     
    #133 rimrocker, Jul 30, 2021
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    Next 2022 G League All Star.
     
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    I think his health concerns dropped him out of contention.
     
    #136 saleem, Jul 30, 2021
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    Absolutely, he could be a good distributor. The guy has a good feel for the game. I remember seeing him play in hs (which again different from the pro level) and always thought he could be an all star in the nba. If he works on his game, he could be easily be 20+ ppg and 5 apg player. That guy has that potential.

    I remember coming out of hs, he ranked #11.
     
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  18. saleem

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    That would be very welcome.
     
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    @hakeem94 just trying to be on your level hehe!!

    A lot of people hating on this pick, but if the dude works hard, he’ll be an all star one day!!
     
    #139 ryano2009, Jul 30, 2021
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  20. xtruroyaltyx

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    People sleep on JC.

    School and number aside the way he scores actually reminds me a bit of our former #13.
     
    #140 xtruroyaltyx, Jul 30, 2021
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