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With the 5th pick in the draft, the Houston Rockets select....

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rockets34Legend, Apr 11, 2022.

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Who do you want?

Poll closed Jun 24, 2022.

  1. Jalen Duren

    21 vote(s)
    8.4%

  2. Johnny Davis

    1 vote(s)
    0.4%

  3. AJ Griffin

    38 vote(s)
    15.3%

  4. Bennedict Mathurin

    14 vote(s)
    5.6%

  5. Keegan Murray

    86 vote(s)
    34.5%

  6. Other - Name your player in your post

    25 vote(s)
    10.0%

  7. Shaedon Sharpe

    64 vote(s)
    25.7%
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  1. D-rock

    D-rock Member

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    Give me Tari Eason at #5 or small trade down first.

    Then Mark Williams at #17.

    Defense fixed.



     
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  3. D-rock

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    Where can we get a SRP?

    Need this kid on Vipers next season.

     
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    Intrigued.

    The next Jordan Poole?

     
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    If what you sound like could be a gif
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    Only watched a few games of Duren and/or Griffin out of that list, but I wouldn't mind drafting Griffin at 5. I'd trade down and draft Duren later, but not at 5
     
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    I think Sharpe is going to be a star in the nba.

    Look at all the talent coming out of Kentucky ever since Calipari’s been the head coach:

    KAT
    Anthony Davis
    Devin Booker
    Bam Adebayo
    SGA
    Jamaal Murray
    Demarcus Cousins
    John Wall
    Tyler Herro
    Tyrese Maxey
    De’aaron fox
    Julius Randle
     
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  10. D-rock

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    I think Tari Eason is who we all thought AJ Griffin could be - the best 3-D prospect in draft.

    Instead Griffin has become one of best snipers in draft.

    I'd put only Terquavion Smith, Ochai Agbaji, Jabari Smith, and maybe even Ben Mathurin (one day) ahead of him as the best pure 3P shooters in lottery.

    *Some other lesser known snipers in this draft.

    https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2022/2/10/22712161/2022-nba-draft-preview-shooters
     
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    With the 5th pick in the draft the Rockets trade back a couple spots and grab Murray. Then we trade up a few spots and grab Eason or Duren.
     
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    5th Overall NBA Draft Picks last thirty years.


    Did they pan out as a 5th?Percentage
    Yes33.3%
    Meh23.3%
    No43.3%
    • For solid role player or journeymen I still counted MEH or a NO.
    • For guys who were stars earlier on, since that's likely greater value to the team, who drafted them, I counted as YES, even if mid/late career they tailed off.


    YearPlayerMet expectation for a 5th?
    2021Jalen Suggsno for now
    2020Isaac Okorono for now
    2019Darius Garlandyes
    2018Trae Youngyes
    2017De’Aaron Foxyes, for now
    2016Kris Dunnno
    2015Mario Hezonjano
    2014Dante Exumno
    2013Alex Lenno
    2012Thomas Robinsonno
    2011Jonas Valanciunasmeh
    2010DeMarcus Cousinsyes
    2009Ricky Rubiomeh
    2008Kevin Loveyes
    2007Jeff Greenmeh
    2006Shelden Williamsno
    2005Raymond Feltonmeh
    2004Devin Harrismeh
    2003Dwyane Wadeyes
    2002Nickoloz Tskitishvilino
    2001Jason Richardsonmeh
    2000Mike Millermeh
    1999Jonathan Benderno
    1998Vince Carteryes
    1997Tony Battieno
    1996Ray Allenyes
    1995Kevin Garnettyes
    1994Juwan Howardyes, during early years
    1993Isaiah Riderno
    1992LaPhonso Ellisno
    If we get a 5th, I think Stone should do what he can to trade up to 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Betting on an Ivey, Sharp or whomever to bloom at maybe one third of chance is kind of disheartening.

    [​IMG]
     
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  14. D-rock

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    I think I just draft Tari Eason with 5th pick.

    Would not take chance on trading down and losing him.

    He's gone from mid 1st rounder to lottery pick to top 10 in matter of weeks.
     
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    Draft whoever cause I suggest we tank once more and go do whatever it takes to grab wembaya.

    Assuming this fifth pick doesn't yield a superstar/viable player
     
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    If only there WAS a way to do whatever it takes to grab Wembanyama... We'd be having this exact thread again, 2023 version.
     
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    I'd take a Jason Richardson or a Mike Miller (first 9 years of career) for sure.
     
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    @DaDakota Is a Clutchfans elder statesmen that no longer appreciates snark. tsk tsk.

    He nor perhaps you realize that thread was based on other posters comments that were demeaning to Green. Perhaps he does know and wants to pretend he doesn't. Hilarious all the way around.
     
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  20. Imanimal

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    If we draft Griffin it’s over for tge Rockets. He is awful.
     
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