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Rockets had the best draft!

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by JW86, Jul 30, 2021.

  1. ARA71197

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    Stone's post draft presser is available on YouTube by the way

     
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    He should be on a contender, but not sure a realistic trade is out there. I want KPJ and Green starting for sure.
     
  3. jimmyv281

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    They threw away the 24th pick!
    Bones, Cameron, Sharpe, we’re all on the board, JT Thor
     
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    we amongst fellow monicas here. thanks for the backup breh. #lamarhsforever #goredskins #blm #staywoke #suggsfor2
     
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  5. JW86

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    Mike Schmitz believes the Houston Rockets won the draft. Loves all four picks.

    Said it on ESPN and Givony thinks Sengun might be candidate for ROY and Green is expected as well.

    Stone owns the rebuild!!
     
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    Dude looks like he did lines off the meeting room table!
     
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    I'll reserve judgment for now, but yeah, I would have preferred more length than another guard.
     
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  9. jimmyv281

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    Yea, it is good to have your friends on the team if they are actually good.
     
  10. Williamson

    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN
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    I liked what Orlando did too. Very uncharacteristic of them to have a good draft.
     
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    They lucked into Suggs.
     
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    No joke...... he keeps rubbing his nose, he is sniffling, not blinking much... has swollen eyes, is twitching and smirking at odd times.

    Maybe Tilman had some left over on his yacht and left it in the war room for Patrick, Stone and the boys.

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    As would have the Raptors. Having the ping pong balls go your way is just luck. The Magic made the most of the opportunities they were given. They deserve credit for it. Lord knows they don't get it often (because they don't deserve it often).
     
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    I would have been ok with Green, Garuba, and JC. Not extactic. If they would have got Sengun it 13 in the Pacer rumor given up Gordon and 23, and getting a shooter/project diamond at 24. That would have been very good draft. But 2 protected 1st for Sengun is amazing. I would have been happy if they thought it should be Jones. Just the fact they jumped into 16 to get a guy that fell is awesome. Only way I could have been happier is to have traded back at 23 or 24 and get high second rounder this year and a future 2nd. Probably could of had JC in early 40s. They like him so we shall see.
     
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    Especially so when you consider what we could’ve been doing right now on one of our other alternate timelines in the multiverse. Thank goodness Stone didn’t create a nexus event by colluding with that Philadelphia Daryl Morey variant.

     
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    My personal opinion - Green, Sengun and Garuba was a great take for the beginning of the draft. Giving up those two protected firsts for Sengun was a huge move, and having him to pair with Green is a big win.
    I agree, the 24th pick was a bit underwhelming, but Christopher does have some possible upside potential and, at 24, is not enough to take away from what was really a strong draft for the Rockets this year
     
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    Rafael Stone Cold

     
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    I'm actually wondering if the Rockets drafted 2 HOFers (Green and Sengun)! :eek:
     
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    You could have the best 2 drafts in a row and still be a below average franchise due to ownership, bad coaching and unclear direction of how to win a championship.

    The two Blazers games almost screwed up what would be a perfect tank job.

    You have to spend some money rounding out the roster when the development is close to finish.
     
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    I didn't disagree with this at the time, but damn was I wrong. JC can play. I'm giving Garuba a pass given injuries and lack of playing time, but what a homerun of a draft overall.
     
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