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Rockets sign Bruno Fernando to camp deal

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ThatBoyNick, Jul 26, 2022.

  1. D-rock

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    Bruno is physical, above the rim, high energy and super efficient player.

    https://www.tankathon.com/players/bruno-fernando

    Lack of length (6'9 barefoot and 7'3 wingspan) and turnover prone are his only real red flags.

    Looks switchable, good FT% and good roller/dunker/garbage man.

    If he can develop even league average 3ball he could be a hidden gem.



     
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    Luka looks taller than 6'9 Fernando?

     
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    ... with shoes. ;)
     
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    Lord have mercy. The disrespect.
     
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    Brunom
    Brunomania is coming to a town near you……
     
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    This the right thing to do for him and us. Hopefully he will catch on with us. His hustle will be contagious with the younger crowd making us better just having him in camp. My hope is his style of play becomes Rocket ball.
     
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    He fits perfect with out team, his length is ok but he is physical, and he looks quick switching to different players. We do not need 6'4 or 6'6 centers or backup centers. We need size and physicality for our interior defense, he is a perfect fit:

    Size: 6'10¼"

    Weight: 237 pounds

    Wingspan: 7'3¼"

    Reach: 9'2"

    Pro comparison: Montrezl Harrell



    Offensive strengths

    Fernando has an outstanding physical profile with 6'10" size and a 9'2" reach, plus a powerful, chiseled frame and 5.4 percent body fat.
     
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    Defensive outlook

    Though Fernando isn't a high-level shot-blocker (2.5 per 40 minutes), he can still be disruptive defending the basket. He's physical and long inside, and he plays with intensity. Fernando has also flashed glimpses of switchability in terms of moving his feet around the perimeter. He'll need time to build his awareness, but he has the potential to mirror Bam Adebayo defensively.


    Bam??? WOW!

    [​IMG]
     
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    Fernando will look to follow in Montrezl Harrell's footsteps by becoming one of the game's top energizers. He has the chance to be a force inside who can outmuscle opponents and play through them for dunks and putbacks. Fernando also operates with passion and motor, which will play to his identity.
     
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    He has 10 days to show it.

    Needs to make most of it.

     
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    As long as he plays with the same passion as last year he’ll be just fine……
     
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    From what we've seen of him, he brings aggression, hustle, and effort with an NBA-worthy body. Why only a 10-day, make-good deal? We need this guy!
     
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    Looking good !

    And i think that is just the first quarter.

    DD
     
    #94 DaDakota, Aug 26, 2022
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    Bruno Fernando is our best player.
    I.D.I.O.T.
     
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    If he can do that against Uganda, you KNOW he's ready for the NBA!
     
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    I know it's going to make a lot of people on this site mad BUT Bruno looking better and FASTER than Sengun.
     
    #97 hlmbasketball, Aug 26, 2022
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    Faster, okay, but better???

    He had a very good game but let's not exaggerate now.

     
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    Better than Garuba...

    ;)

    DD
     
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    Garuba better pay attention or he will lose his 3rd center off the bench spot.
     
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