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Walter Clayton Jr Should be the pick at 10

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Whenitsover, Jun 4, 2025.

  1. Whenitsover

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    Kid is going to be a stud. Great scoring option and showed up big in the tournament.
     
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  3. Plowman

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    Someone's going to steal him in the 18 - 22 range.
     
  4. Whenitsover

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    Should be us. Fits exactly what we need. Great handles, can shoot the 3 well. Ime probably wouldn't sign off but I just know that Clayton is gonna be a good player
     
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  5. Qan

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    Eh...I wouldn't mind at #10, or trade back a little.
     
  6. DrNuegebauer

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    Definitely NOT the pick at 10.

    Sure, he might be great, so trade back and take him to gain more assets
     
  7. astrosrule

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    These old guys always suck. Look at knecht, everyone was slobbering over him and he sucks. Same with that miami guy jaquez. The old guys look good in college but can’t hang in the nba usually.
     
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  8. Little Bit

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    He’s not a lottery pick. Big time reach at #10. There’s a reason why he’s mocked far off in the first round.
     
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    Efff no

    he’s a shortie made for college, not the association
     
  10. Patience

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    Is that the drummer for U2?
     
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    Watch his pre-draft workout videos with Rasheer Fleming. He can't seem to get any separation and was having a real hard time getting his shot off. Granted, Fleming has a 7'5" wingspan and is a great defender.. but it also highlights the possible struggle that Clayton Jr. might have going up against NBA defenders vs. the avg defender he faced in college.
     
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  13. Aruba77

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    I’ve become a believer. But I think #10 is a reach. Great trade-back candidate…even if it’s just a few spots.
     
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    Link?
     
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    He's older than Jabari who's about to get his 2nd NBA contract.... no thanks. Mediocre measureables. If you're a NBA level player in 2025 spending 4 years in college you better be dropping close to 30 a game senior year because all of your rivals have been leaving year after year. Eventually you're just playing with kids.
     
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  16. No Worries

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    Kid has a FVV ceiling?
     
  17. Aruba77

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    This guy has been a winner at every level he’s played at. He’s just gotten better and better. The shooting is real. I’m convinced Payton Pritchard is the floor for Clayton. I wouldnt mind trading back to snag Clayton and a 2026 pick.

    Also apparently the Heat really like him at #20 which means he’s gonna be good.

    Probably more of an elite shooting tweener combo guard at the next level. He’s gonna be a steal for some team later in the 1st round.
     
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  18. Imanimal

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    I think the poster meant he should go 10th pick second round.
     
  19. red5rocket

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    I thought he was 6’3 200 LBS…
     
  20. Aruba77

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    he’s 6’2” barefoot so 6’3.5” in shoes.
     
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