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What Current Players have you Frequently Criticized, But Hope Your Wrong About?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by jim1961, Nov 24, 2023.

  1. Hank McDowell

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    Landale. I just don't see ANYTHING about him that's special, but I know he's got to be better than that.
     
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  2. CVcrew

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    Oh no doubt. Seems like the same criticism ownership and the front office have received for drafting those 20 year olds, even though they seem to have architected a promising future. That seems to be pretty common place here now unfortunately. But it’s all good! Just glad we have a team to be excited about again!
     
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  3. AroundTheWorld

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    "Nope." :cool:
     
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  4. Joe Joe

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    Pretty sure all of the 6 young guys and Brooks. Hope they all fix their problems if they haven't already.
     
  5. SuperMarioBro

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    I mean... if we're talking exclusively about players currently on the team, as the thread title implies, shouldn't everyone who calls themselves a Rockets fan want to be wrong about everyone they've criticized?
     
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  6. subtomic

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    I’ve been extremely down on Jabari and due to his lack of handle and athletic limitations (explosiveness and coordination mostly), I don’t think he’ll ever be more than a utility big whose success will depend entirely on the space other players create for him. I’m also dubious about his ability to put on weight - his frame suggests he’ll be closer to Joe Smith than Lamarcus Aldridge - which may limit his effectiveness as a big defender.

    However, if he can continue improving as a shooter, grow into a top tier perimeter defender (both things that seem entirely possible to me), and maybe develop enough of a post game (simple baby hook would do) to punish shorter defenders, he can easily be a first rate starter. And while that may not satisfy those who judge lottery picks on a binary scale, I wouldn’t complain about that.
     
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  7. AlperenSengun

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    I don't hope I am wrong. I am right, I hope they can correct what I criticized. :D
     
  8. plegus

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    I hated Bullocks as soon as we signed him because he has been declining HARD for the past 2 to 3 years. I hope he can find a spark in himself come playoffs.
     
  9. daywalker02

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    Landale is the Center version of Bullock, a rebound here and there, suspect shooting.

    Loafing about.
     
  10. DaDakota

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    None - I am never ever wrong about any player.

    ;)

    DD
     
  11. jim1961

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  12. daywalker02

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    Lmao.



     
  13. J Sizzle

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    Begging Jalen Green to prove me wrong and turn into a consistent and efficient player.
     

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