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[2023 NBA Draft/1-4] Amen Thompson, G, Overtime Elite

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 22, 2023.

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Do you like the selection of Amen Thompson?

Poll closed Oct 15, 2023.

  1. YES

    339 vote(s)
    81.9%

  2. NO

    75 vote(s)
    18.1%
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  1. roslolian

    roslolian Member

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    He put up 16/4/5/3/4 while overmatched and seeing the matrix? League is in trouble then.
     
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    I was being sarcastic lol. He was the best defensive player on the court tonight by a mile and I also grade the offensive performance pretty high. He should’ve had an additional four or five assists.
     
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  3. CHAMPBOY

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    I know his skills will translate to the NBA…I hope he can play this week
     
    #603 CHAMPBOY, Jul 7, 2023
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    I guess we aren't seeing Amen vs Ausar on Sunday then :(
     
    #604 RocketsFido, Jul 7, 2023
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    Think we’re gonna see quite a few 10+ 5 5 5 games from him.
     
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    I know his skills will translate to the NBA…I hope he can play this week
     
    #606 CHAMPBOY, Jul 7, 2023
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    Would like to apologize to @OremLK for doubting Amen. Dude's a baller and a potential superstar.
     
    #608 roslolian, Jul 7, 2023
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    Jalen Green back door cuts should be a thing. I also liked him in the post — with Alperen on the opposite high block and Jabari providing pacing.
     
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    I thought the form on the freethrow and the 3ptr looked fine. A bit unique but smooth.
     
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    To all the people who wondered how he'd play against non-16yr olds, turns out he's still bigger and faster and more agile than adults
     
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    Gotta be fair that it's still just a Summer League game, but people are finally seeing the potential.

    You could tell the guy had abilities that would translate, it will be fun to watch this team grow and hit the next level in winning.
     
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    I think we need to be fair to Amen. Anyone who watched tonight saw a guy who is a top 10 athlete already. Look at someone like Shaedon Sharpe. Nice player, pretty fast with huge explosion. Amen blows him away speed wise. His movement with the ball is….. different.
     
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    I think it's very significant though cuz the SL people are his peers instead of 16-18 yr olds. The fact that Amen still dominated and imposed his will is a big deal, at least to me anyway.
     
    #615 roslolian, Jul 7, 2023
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    Came away saying he was the best Rocket on the floor very quickly. Game is slow for him.
     
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    OTA what? Yeah, I knew his skills will translate. Trailblazer looked liked 16 year’s old kids
     
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    He impressed in ways that is translatable to the NBA, which is basically everything else but scoring.
     
    #618 flamingdts, Jul 7, 2023
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    Just one SL game but I liked what I saw! Most promising thing for me was that he contributed in so many different ways. Ime's gonna love that about him.
     
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    Amen Thompson said it's up to the #Rockets staff whether or not he plays Sunday.

    "I know I'm gonna be good, but it's really up to the staff."
     
    #620 CHAMPBOY, Jul 7, 2023
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