How much will KPjr make per year on the next deal?

You say "given time" that Green could develop those skills and I agree... he just didn't have them last year and probably doesn't have them now.

As of right now, KPJ is the most talented player on the team.

Green is probably the best scorer, Smith is likely the best defender, Sengun is absolutely the best passer.... but the most talented overall is KPJ, at least for now.

 

Are you equally pessimistic about Green repeating "his last 10 games"? So do we ignore the poor start of one player while only paying attention to the poor start of another? Is that how that works?

 

That’s what you don’t understand man.. it doesn’t apply to Jalen bc everyone loves him, while it applies to KPJ bc everyone hates him.

 

20-21 3.5 TO/G
21-22 3.1 TO/G
April 2022 3.2 TO/G

He did have a few good games in February/March last year regarding TOs, but generally wasn't looking for his shot in those games.

NBA salary rules are convoluted. $15M for a team that will be over cap for foreseeable future is very different than $15M for a team likely to have enough cap space to sign a max contract in 2023 and 2024.

 

I'm sure this debate could go on a long long time. Will be interesting to see how it all plays out. Imagine they'll both be a lot better this yr.

 

It probably will continue for some time. For me, I'm excited for the season to see how much progress the young guys have made

 

You are accusing me of a bias I didn't express. I don't think 10 games at the end of a season is a fair way to evaluate anyone. I don't see you actually addressing my argument, though.

I will say, KPJ last year played his third season. Green was a rookie. There's more statistical data on KPJ to base a rational opinion on. When his overall numbers stayed roughly the same for two seasons in Houston, I have a hard time looking at 10 tanking games at the end and saying that's established a new baseline.

I know it's the offseason and we have good young players, but you should ease up on the hopium.

 

You don't think Tari will fill the hole at the 3?

 

My worries about him have nothing to do with his skills. It's between the ears. It's his past. But it is the past. I hope it stays there.

 

I would love for that to be the case, still not convinced Silas will play him

 

Yeah may be the case for a bit, but imagine Tari's play will force that change pretty quick.

 

Rockets twitter and ig both retweeted this.

Extension is a wrap.

 

Ill gladly pay 16ish mil a year as long as we have an out after 2 years.

 

Things to keep him focused on basketball and not outside distractions? Things to help him improve his approach to the game and life? Things like maybe some additional practices?

 

Raw numbers stayed roughly the same but advanced numbers took a leap- due to defense. Matches eye test, kpj defense was god awful first year in Houston, patented horrible body language and slow jog back when he thinks he got fouled, while allowing a fast break for other team. This got a lot better last year which improved his defense and overall impact on winning. His efficiency on offense stayed about the same, but big jump in 3%, with dip in finishing at the rim, i think that was due to poor spacing and can improve this year.

 

Improved overall impact on winning? You are aware of our record the past two years?

 

Agree that KPJ improved on defense a lot. I think his overall efficiency was basically the same despite being a better 3 point shooter because he played PG more. It is a lot easier finishing at the rim when a player is finishing a play than having to make the play himself.

I see KPJ's biggest problems to be turnovers and inefficient scoring. Turnovers should go down and efficiency should go up if he's no longer asked to be the primary playmaker. Maybe he can do it from PG this year with Sengun taking more of the playmaking, but so far, KPJ has stretches when he can be great, but overall has trouble doing everything well all at once.