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[ESPN - McMahon] The Rockets are still waiting their superstar

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by joshuaao, Apr 30, 2025.

  1. topfive

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    Not an Ime kind of guy. Bol Bol got into Budenholzer’s doghouse because he didn’t have his guys’ back during a fight. Supposedly he was just shooting layups while the other Suns were throwing down. :D
     
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  2. tinman

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    This can be interpreted that he’s always working on his game and can’t be distracted
     
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  3. Aruba77

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    to be clear, I’m talking about the #1 offensive weapon. I still believe Amen can become our best player. But probably not our “closer”. I think your closet has to be a great shooter and scorer. But your best player to me includes being a 2-way player. The exception would be someone like Jokic or Doncic, who are two of the best offensive players I’ve ever seen. But make no mistake, I am bought into Amen as our future…just not as our #1 offensive option.
     
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    That's fair. I think even then, there's a chance Amen can do that... it depends on where his shooting peaks. I guess being a "good enough" shooter to be a #1 scoring option would be a fairly low-percentage outcome though.
     
  5. topfive

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    That’s valid. :D
     
  6. tinman

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    Jabari proving my point now

    Bol Bol doesn’t just jack up 3s for no reason
    Plus Bol got superior handles and passing game
     
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    These damn Warriors are like a bad case of a fungal infection.
     
  8. rockets1995

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    List of Needs

    Starting PG, SF, PF

    LaMelo Ball is a great Trade Piece
    PF Miles Bridges plays with toughness and can shoot
    SF Free Agent

    PG LaMelo Ball
    SF Jalen Green
    SF Amen Thompson
    PF Miles Bridges
    C Alperen Sengun
     
  9. rockets1995

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    All arms no legs. All his strength in his arms, no legs work in the gym, where are the calf muscles. That is where the jumpshot comes from.
     
  10. Saeculum

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    I like that Jalen said he wasn't ready. While I'm totally willing to trade him, I also don't think patience is terrible for another year.
     
  11. Roomba

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    Maybe the real superstar is all the friends we made along the way.

    <3

    **** you warriors
     
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  12. rockets1995

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    Sports Psychologist needed with the Rockets. Even the Astros have one. Figured out Framber high anxiety. Framber Valdez doing Breathing Techniques in between innings when he is pitching.

    Alperen Sengun missing Free Throws, hesitating on his shots.

    Jalen Green panics when he is under pressure as a ball handler. Doesn't calm down and take time to learn the defense.
     
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    Jalen Green is friends with Scottie Barnes, Paulo Banchero. 2 Rookie of the Years.

    If you want a recruiter.
     
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  14. Jontro

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    polo for jaylen straight up. run ranchero at the 2. crayyy
     
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  15. Rileydog

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    Still waiting
     
  16. BallSoHarden

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    We saw what happened last time he had a bff on the team with him, we don't need any more of that negative press.
     

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