[2021 NBA Draft; 23rd overall] Rockets select Usman Garuba

to me it looked like a lot of running around doing nothing

 

Serge Ibaka.

 

perhaps we need to thank cp3 for that?

 

Faried and Garuba same height-ish and both bundles of energy but they specialize on different sides of the ball.

 

Did you notice all that running around bothered shots and passes so USA could not score?

 

I stand corrected. That's even better for us.

 

When does Usman Garuba arrive in Houston?

 

Soon after the Olympics are finished.

 

Am I the only one that’s getting young Ron “I’m ready to get on clutchfans” Artest vibes?? Mix of luc and MWP

 

LOL

Ron Artest

Just throwing comps on the wall now?

 

Defensively..you don’t see it?

 

Ron Artest was one of best defenders in NBA history.

But he was elite WING defender, who relied on his physicality and mind games in addition to his lateral agility and disruptive hands.

Garuba is clearly a BIG who plays with energy and IQ is very good perimeter defender but not yet at Artest's level.

Garuba is also a very good rim protector, Artest was not that.

 

Reminds me of Rodman.

Hopefully the refs will give him the same leeway.

 

I hope he can make the buyout work and come join the Rockets.

 

Here is a video of a basketball coach analyzing his shooting form:



Doesn‘t look too bad - a couple of minor things that could be fixed. I would say it is reasonable to believe, that he can develope a 35% 3pt shot over time, if he puts in the work and has a good shooting coach.

 

Spain vs Slovenia in the olympics now. Garuba just checked in and being assigned to guard Doncic

 

Garuba didn't like the foul calls.

 

Lol Doncic with three quick fouls and Garuba with two quick fouls. Both back to the bench now. But atleast you can see that Garuba has potential and being trusted by the national team as a good switch defender that can also defend guards

 

What is going on with buyout? Is it sure he comes next season? I hate the llull situation

 

Maybe my expectations were low, but he looks better offensively to me then what I've been hearing. He already has better handles and finishing ability than PJ. I use to cringe when PJ didn't shoot the 3 and drove to the rim, this kid looks to be able to finish with either hand and has some ability to plant/spin to get his shot off. He's also got good hands and can make tough catches inside (which is critical IMO).

His set shot 3 needs tons of reps, but it's not horrible and he can shoot it from the corner and up top. With his defensive presence if he can consistently knock down a corner 3, he's going to get lots of minutes. He's also making the correct pass and giving the ball up when he needs to.

With his defensive skills, body/wingspan and only being 19, I believe he's got potential with NBA coaching/development to be an All-Defensive Team guy, who can average 12-15 pts, 8-12 rebs, 1.5-2 blks by year 2 or 3 in 28-32 mins. Really loving this pick!