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Way too early draft poll

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by groovemachine, Feb 23, 2022.

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If available, who should the Rockets draft?

  1. Jabari Smith

    123 vote(s)
    45.2%

  2. Chet Holmgren

    120 vote(s)
    44.1%

  3. Paolo Banchero

    19 vote(s)
    7.0%

  4. Jaden Ivey

    6 vote(s)
    2.2%

  5. AJ Griffin

    2 vote(s)
    0.7%

  6. Other

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. Trade pick

    2 vote(s)
    0.7%
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  1. groovemachine

    groovemachine Member

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    Who would be the best pick? I'm undecided between Smith and Holmgren.
     
    #1 groovemachine, Feb 23, 2022
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    #2 J.R., Feb 23, 2022
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  3. futilman

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    Getting a top 1-2 pick and choosing Paolo would be such a Tilman move
     
    #3 futilman, Feb 23, 2022
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    I picked AJ Griffin because I’m emotionally preparing myself for the 6th pick…
     
    #4 mikenm268, Feb 23, 2022
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    Smith
    Ivey
     
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  6. OkayAyeReloaded

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    Chet
    Smith
    Paolo

    I'm a fan of the offensive and defensive potential Chet has, but would be happy with any of the three depending on our draft position.

    For those suggesting Ivey and Griffin or your prospect in general, please share what you see about them. My mind can be changed and I'd like to learn more about other players.
     
    #6 OkayAyeReloaded, Feb 23, 2022
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    Which one has the best hair?

    Stone loves the locks.
     
    #7 CriscoKidd, Feb 23, 2022
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    I'm pretty sure we're gonna be picking 3 or 4.
     
    #8 Plowman, Feb 23, 2022
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    I'm thinking this poll will be between those two.
     
    #9 kubli9, Feb 23, 2022
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    Chet please

    also like Jaden Ivey the more I watch him. Would be happy with either
     
    #10 rhino17, Feb 23, 2022
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    Just anyone who wants to play defense
     
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    To be fair AJ Griffin aint bad. Sweet shooting all around wing.

    As long as the Rox get a top 5 pick we should be able to get somebody good.
     
    #12 roslolian, Feb 23, 2022
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  13. Dankstronaut

    Dankstronaut Way, way out here.
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    I can't do it with Chet man. All elbows and knees and if they pick anyway I'll cheer for him but I can't pick him in polls.
     
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    This is exactly how I'd tier them as well and so I kinda want to lose every game from here on. If we end up at 3 I'll be disappointed. If we end up at 5 of lower it'll be soul crushing.
     
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    As a guy who watches absolutely no college basketball, nor highlight reels, nor reads scouting reports, I am obviously the most qualified to make this decision. I have numerous single play gifs to support my analysis.

    Chet
    Jabari
    Ivey
    Griffin
    Sharpe
    Banchero
     
    #15 larsv8, Feb 23, 2022
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    Jabari
    Chet
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    Griffen
    Paolo
     
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    Go chet or go home
     
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    I'm not that high on Banchero. On a team that already has Green, KPJ and Wood he seems redundant, they dont need another guy who needs the ball to be effective. I also dont like that his specialty is ISO mid range scoring, he can end up putting good stats but be extremely inefficient while hogging lots of possessions. Smith or Chet make more sense they are hyper efficient players who can defend the perimeter and can thrive as fast break scorers or catch and shoot targets.

    Ivey is drawing Ja Morant comparisons, thats the reason for his hype he is looking like young WB with high bball IQ. AJ Griffin was a top 3 prospect before he got injured prior to the season but is now back to a consensus top 5 prospect.
     
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  19. Newlin

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    I’ll be excited with any of the top players. But, I picked Chet just for the fun factor. I don’t know how he will fare against NBA players, but I think it will be fun to watch. I will say this, he doesn’t back down from anyone.
     
    #19 Newlin, Feb 23, 2022
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  20. Jturbofuel

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    It would be such a Rockets move to pick the shortest guy. Go big or go home.
     
    #20 Jturbofuel, Feb 23, 2022
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