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[Poll] Grade Stone's 2nd draft

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

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  1. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Contributing Member

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    I rate it as an A.
     
    #62 saleem, Jun 23, 2022
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  3. Deckard

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    This draft is definitely an A+, in fact, it's so good that we might struggle to lose enough to finish in the bottom 5 for the 3rd year in a row. Right now? I'm so excited that I don't care. This team will be FUN to watch, folks. See if it isn't. Rafel managed to get who many consider the best player in this draft, Jabari Smith, possibly the best wing defender in Tari Eason, and the fellow some consider the best point guard in Ty Ty Washington Jr. My mind is blown and:

    We've been Stoned!
     
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    Last year we got JG, I have no faith in Sengun/JC/Garuba none of them look like NBA starters
    This year I think we drafted 3 nba starters. (Obviously we have to wait and see) but this year looks like a better draft to me
     
    #64 palmsnbananas, Jun 23, 2022
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    Jaylin Williams to OKC...sigh
     
    #65 PWR, Jun 23, 2022
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    I think we had a great draft, all three players were top 20 players but my heart was with Paolo
     
    #66 CHAMPBOY, Jun 23, 2022
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    A+++
    I was hoping for haul of this caliber - but figured we'd be giving up an additional asset or two to get there...
    Instead we pocket two future 2nds...
    Bravo Mr Stone, Bravo!
     
    #67 kjayp, Jun 23, 2022
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  8. TimDuncanDonaut

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    So Rocket fans shouldn't take Stone for granite?
     
    #68 TimDuncanDonaut, Jun 23, 2022
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  9. steddinotayto

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    This post rocks
     
    #69 steddinotayto, Jun 23, 2022
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    A+
     
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    Didn't like the last pick, but I still give it an A for Jabari and Tari.
     
    #71 PWR, Jun 23, 2022
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    Solid A grade from me. Only reason it's not an A+ is that we did not trade Eric Gordon.
     
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  13. steddinotayto

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    there’s still time my friend. Methinks he’ll be gone before the pre-season starts
     
    #73 steddinotayto, Jun 23, 2022
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    I approve this post.
     
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    Stone got too cute trying to maximize value and traded below Jovic. That was a mistake.
     
    #76 TheBeastSystem, Jun 23, 2022
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    And the steal of both drafts.
     
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    I think this draft was an A. I preferred Banchero over Smith, but that wasn't within Stone's power. Smith will be the best fit next to Green and Sengun due to his defensive ability and range.

    Eason was one of my top prospects. Glad we didn't have to trade up to get him. Some people consider him a bigger Tate but I see a potential all-star.

    Tyty was the best pure PG available. I'm always for BPA but it seems in this draft we nailed it from a fit and team needs perspective.
     
    #79 MrButtocks, Jun 23, 2022
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    #80 Ming The King, Jun 23, 2022
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