that stop to cry after missing a layup and leaving us 4 on 5 so DET could can a wide open 3 should have gotten him benched for rest of the game
KPJr has atrocious body language throughout the game seeing him live, he shows visible frustration often after he messes up and at times when a teammate does as well
This is a good point. The practice schedule is designed to show what a player's commitment level is. No matter which position you want to play him at, Porter has a lot he needs to work on. The fact that he is apparently not taking the opportunities to do it tells me that he probably won't be long for this team.
Everything aside, I really don't like KPJ's body language. Sometimes it almost felt like he has some mental illness.
How are the Pelicans just as bad as us and theyve been rebuilding for like 20 years LMAO edit wrong thread lol
I hate KPJs body language on the court. Such a talent but he gets in his own head and let’s things break him easily. His tough upbringing is brought up so many times, I’d think he would use it as a strength. This needs to be 100% Jalen’s team with KPJ and Wood pulling at the rope
Some of y'all don't comprehend the trauma this kid's been through....attempting to deal with/come back from that and learning the toughest position in hoops..at the highest level...on a team full of youngins with no flow...Try to be patient with him as he's been taken out of his comfort zone completely...even on the basketball court...which was his refuge. The Rockets know what he has and are handling him accordingly.
off the wing is the key here. he's not a PG. he might not even be a starter, but he can be a good 6th man scorer at the 2/3. I do agree that if he doesn't become a more efficient shooter he won't earn another NBA contract. I don't think that's a hot take. but I also think he can become more efficient with time, and put in the right position. both he and green would benefit from playing with a real PG. I'd love to see this rotation next year: sengun-garuba wood-KJ Tate-draft pick green-KPJ Fa-Cristopher I think someone like tyus jones for the MLE would make a huge difference. high assist rate, solid enough shooter, high steal rate. I think forcing turnovers will let green and company get out on the break more, and the passing will get green and KPJ better looks for more efficient scoring. I'm also hoping for a SF to crack the top 5 of the draft because it would be the best fit for us (jovic, houstan). but realistically its looking more like a PF (Chet, Paolo, Jabari), C (duren), or SG (hardy) which would cause a logjam.
I’m glad we didn’t draft him because it should be easier to let him go. he is not a starter in the NBA and he will not adjust to a bench role willingly
Perhaps the Rockets know what he has but is NOT handling him in the best possible manner? They're forcing the kid into a role that he's not suited for which puts more stress and pressure on his life (e.g. taking him out of his comfort zone). He's continue to cut down his turnovers but he's not making the decisions on the court that benefits the team that a real point guard would. I agree that he's been thrusted into this role but anyone can see 11 games into the season that this experiment needs to be tabled.
He's a shooting guard who can't shoot. He has distribution ability, but doesn't really have a good feel or vision. He's a good basketball player who doesn't really know where he fits within a team. And, apparently, he's not putting in the effort to change that. If the Rockets were to call the KPJ experiment at PG a failure right now and let him play SG, where would he fall on the team's effectiveness scale? Would he be a better backup SG than EG? No. So, he would then be competing for time against Brooks and Christopher.. two players who are required to attend the extra practice. If he weren't willing to come to those practices to prove that he deserved playing time over them, he wouldn't see the floor. That's how close he is in my book from being a 31 mpg starter, to being on the end of the bench. And at some point, Silas needs to make that a reality. Without demonstrable improvement, there has to be a consequence for not taking advantage of available opportunities.
That article by McMahon rubbed me the wrong way. Like why are you admitting that you're treating Porter with kid gloves? What is that going to accomplish? The hard work was done last year in getting him the help he needed off the court--now it's time to get Porter to buy into the work, the repetitions, the practice, the training, etc. that is needed for him to take his game/career to the next level. Harden, by all accounts, was a practice junkie even when he ascended to the elite of the league so why are you excusing Porter to dictate when he should practice? Makes little sense.
Agreed. This is a Silas problem. He had no stones with Wall last year and he has no stones this year. He can’t make them hit free throws, but he could sure use his rotations to instill some discipline with these guys.
I'm definitely down with him playing SF with JG at the 2, and another PG...if/when the Rockets pull the plug on him out top. I do think Josh is ultimately a 2/3...which should factor into all this. Sengun definitely needs more minutes.... I'm also for moving Wood.
KPJ should be playing the 3. He has potential to play a 1 but even Harden didn't become a full time point guard until much later in his career. The complete lack of PnRs is the bigger issue. Fans are probably spoiled watching Harden PnRing teams to death with ease, but PnR is a 2 man job and a poor screener is just as bad as a poor passer. Sengun and Theis are the only proper screeners on this team, Wood is always running slip screens and never commits to fully opening up the ball handler.
I think we wait and see about wood. if we draft a PF in the top 5 then he's basically gone. if not I can see them trying to work out an extension. both sides benefit from that. wood secures the bag and can always ask to be traded later. the rockets would secure an asset that can be flipped later, assuming he agrees to a team friendly deal. that might make him more valuable than if he were on an expiring contract. if they're far apart on extension talks then I think you have to trade him next summer/deadline or lose him for nothing. it all depends on his asking price and who we draft.
It's only his 3rd season. First at PG. He should have started at 2 and worked his way to some PG minutes for some stretches. Until he was comfortable.
Damn that boy KPJ looked good tonight. 18/5/5 ain’t to bad. If Theis could catch anything in the post besides a lob he would had 2 less to’s and probably at least 7ast tonight Sure he missed a couple layups and free throws but he is being a lot more aggressive and is improving I’ll blame it being his first year pg and it being a televised game. Give the kid at least the season. If it really goes south then hey we get a better pick for a better pg in the draft. Or even trade for a pg and move him to the 3 He is starting to look like last year attacking the basket. I’ve seen harden start seasons worse than this
God willing next year Wood wont be here and it will be Chet or Poalo there. We do need a point guard. I hope they get to develop christopher this year I would like to see what he can do there given consistent minutes.
I guess Cleveland didn't just gift us a blue chip 1st rounder out of the kindness of their hearts. He should be a sixth man at most on this team, but I'd prefer we just cut him. Give the PT to Jaygup.
