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Rockets sign Aaron Holiday

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Houston77, Jul 6, 2023.

  1. cheke64

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    He also turned out to be a franchise player.
     
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    Another steady and consistent vet. He's so far been everything I thought Reggie Bullock would be.

    Holiday and Jeff Green (wasn't sure he had much left in tank) have really surprised me. I feel comfortable when they come into the game because I know that they aren't going to do anything to hurt the team and, in most instances have been positive player makers and finishers.
     
  3. napalm06

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    Has Aaron Holiday made Amen Thompson obsolete?
     
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    Another guy I'm so happy with. He's played so well. Full court pick up wow. Looked like Jrue Holiday
     
  5. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    He is a better fit right now at the NBA level - and makes the Rox team better overall - but Amen needs reps and it isn't that much of a difference.

    DD
     
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    Agree, I was being a bit facetious, but I really like Holidays impact and hope we can let Amen develop slowly or even get some bonding time with Whitmore.
     
  7. Easy

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    He's a better shooter than his big bro.
     
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    So far looking like an extremely underrated acquisition.
     
  9. seeingredtx

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    Crazy to think we actually have 15 franchise players..
     
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    Aaron Holiday absolutely looks like a huge difference from Amen. I like Amen and definitely want him to get reps, but Holiday has been steady as a back up PG and playing some really good defense.

    Either way, I think Ime has a legit 9 man rotation he can run once Amen gets back.

    PG: FVV/Thompson
    SG: Green/Holiday
    SF: Brooks/Tate
    PF: Smith/Eason
    C: Sengun

    That's solid man. It's great to finally be enjoying Rockets basketball again.
     
  11. BamBam

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    The numbers are clear....:cool:

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    Holiday has been a revelation. I would add Jeff Green as a 10th man. He's played well on both ends. I think I want a 10 man rotation to help save our players legs throughout the season.
     
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    Could it be time to move him before the deadline? Dude's value is high right now..
     
  14. ElPigto

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    I knew I was forgetting somebody. Jeff Green is definitely deserving of the 10th man spot. If anything at least we don't have to rely on Jeff/Aaron as much so they can not be broken by the end of the season.
     
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    I still remember how many people were confusing him for Jrue when we first got him. Turns out they were right.
     
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    Who would have thought that a solid, proven NBA vet would come in here and do what he has been doing his whole career??

    Shocking stuff.

    Marginally better than having Nix as 3rd string PG?
     
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    Another great Stone pick up
     
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    sign/extend him for multiple years.

    his salary-output ratio is much needed when the youngsters starts getting paid big money/or stars with big salaries come in
     
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    Best GM in the NBA.
     
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