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[3rd pick] Who do you want?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., May 12, 2024.

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Who do you want with the 3rd pick?

This poll will close on Jun 26, 2024 at 2:52 PM.

  1. Trade the pick

    113 vote(s)
    18.3%

  2. Zaccharie Risacher

    55 vote(s)
    8.9%

  3. Stephon Castle

    11 vote(s)
    1.8%

  4. Donovan Clingan

    56 vote(s)
    9.1%

  5. Zach Edey

    21 vote(s)
    3.4%

  6. Matas Buzelis

    13 vote(s)
    2.1%

  7. Rob Dillingham

    28 vote(s)
    4.5%

  8. Reed Sheppard

    266 vote(s)
    43.0%

  9. Nikola Topić

    48 vote(s)
    7.8%

  10. Dalton Knecht

    7 vote(s)
    1.1%
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    I think Risacher can fall down to 4. He's clearly not that good. I still have Saar at 1. ZR 's best chance imo is to be picked by the Wizards. My gut feeling tells me ZR won't be selected by the Rockets.
     
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    I feel like ZR is for sure going to be a good shooter and good defender in the NBA, but I see a pure 3&D role player. He’s not gonna put the ball on the floor and create. Very Similar to Bari that way. And I like him as an NBA 3. But Tari and Cam have as much if not more upside at the same position because they can actually create.

    To me it’s unclear if ZR will be a better nba player than Castle, Sheppard or Clingan. But I do think he’s worth the #3 pick in this draft because of his elite shooting, size and 2-way ability. I trust our scouts to get the best player out of those 4. If Sarr is still there at #3 I think the rockets run to the podium.
     
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    Can't believe we're less than 10 days away!
     
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    And the NBA Finals is still about a couple of months away from wrapping up!
     
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    The NBA really needs a way to make the playoffs shorter.

    Dear Lord do they drag it out. Best of 7 with 2 day rests between games is absurd.

    Either make it best of 5 or have one day rests between games.
     
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    we’ll know when the pin is pulled; I am hopeful of being thankful.
     
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    the consensus is
    that there’s
    no concensus

    Hence, I suspect trades on that Wednesday will be consummated after he who is desired elsewhere gets selected.
     
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    Brutal

     
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    https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-m...est-projections-for-every-pick-142340610.html


    French wing Zaccharie Risacher and French center Alex Sarr are still projected at the top as options for Atlanta, but UConn center Donovan Clingan has entered the mix, with the Hawks strongly considering the 7-foot-2 center at No. 1. This could end up being similar to the 2022 NBA Draft where Jabari Smith Jr. was projected as the No. 1 pick leading up the draft and the Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero on draft night.

    There is also a pair of guards rising into the lottery with both Providence's Devin Carter and Pittsburgh's Carlton Carrington working out well for teams.

    1. Atlanta Hawks: Zaccharie Risacher, G/F

    2. Washington Wizards: Alex Sarr, C

    3. Houston Rockets: Donovan Clingan, C (“Clingan limited his in-person workouts to only the teams at the top half of the lottery. He's a player the Hawks are considering at No. 1, but if Clingan is here at No. 3, the Rockets would be smart to either: take him and add some size in the paint, after seeing what Minnesota is building in the Western Conference playing three 7-footers at times; or leverage him as the next-best prospect and entertain offers from other teams looking to trade up. Chicago and Memphis are among the teams interested in Clingan.”)

    4. San Antonio Spurs: Stephon Castle, G (“The 19-year-old is gaining momentum as one of the favorite guards in this class and will likely be the first point guard off the board.”)

    5. Detroit Pistons: Matas Buzelis, F (“His draft range is anywhere from 5-10, with the Pistons likely considering Buzelis, Cody Williams or Tidjane Salaun to add length along the perimeter.”)

    6. Charlotte Hornets, Reed Sheppard, G (“Sheppard's role in the NBA will likely be more as a combo guard, and he can obviously space the floor well with his 3-point shot, shooting over 50% from deep during his one year at Kentucky. He's probably on the board for the Spurs at No. 4, but likely won't fall past the Hornets.”)

    7. Portland Trail Blazers: Cody Williams, F

    8. San Antonio Spurs: Tidjane Salaun, G/F

    9. Memphis Grizzlies: Dalton Knecht, G

    10. Utah Jazz: Devin Carter, G

    11. Chicago Bulls: Kel'el Ware, C

    12: Oklahoma City Thunder: Ja'Kobe Walter, G

    13. Sacramento Kings: Carlton "Bub" Carrington, G

    14. Portland Trail Blazers: Kyshawn George, G/F

    15. Miami Heat: Jared McCain, G

    16. Philadelphia 76ers: Rob Dillingham, G

    17. Los Angeles Lakers: Ron Holland, G/F (“Holland could stay inside the lottery with Utah at 10 and Portland at 14 being possible landing spots.”)

    18. Orlando Magic: Nikola Topić, G

    44. Houston Rockets: Harrison Ingram, G/F | Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 233 pounds | Class: Junior | North Carolina
     
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    POST OF THE DAY
     
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    I don't know about this Caruso guy. He seems a bit old for our team. I'm also guessing he doesn't have much vertical. Helluva singer though.

    [​IMG]
     
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    I'm not a season ticket holder but if we don't acquire this guy I'm cancelling my season tickets and never looking back.
     
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    Risacher has flashed a bit more creation than I think people realize. I think he'll be better in that area than Jabari. What his actual upside as a creator is, it's kind of hard to say because he's been asked to do it so little by his team.
     
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    Risacher is a nice player but he is not as talented as Jabari. Risacher is 6’10, who can shoot, moves well laterally to play defense and kinda physical. He is not a perimeter defender as Jabari or can get 8 rebounds per game…..Risacher likes to play outside and not inside the paint…he is not a rebounder. Risacher and Jabari shoots the same, the handles or the same but Jabari has his turn-around-jumper. If Risacher was in the 2022 nba draft he could be picked in the lottery….there is not doubt I would take Tari Eason. Tari is a good shooter, rebounder and a good on-ball defender.

    we need to draft Clingan or Reed
     
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    Lol... Caruso throws bricks alright..:cool:

    Digressing:
    I'm not in favor of trading the pick unless it has to be included in a package for a legit star!! There I said it...


    Go Rockets!!!
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    .......
    .......
     
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