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  1. Bobbythegreat

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    Lol, the Spurs are the champions right now if they got to draft him.
     
    #121 Bobbythegreat, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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    We witnessed worse.
     
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    Just watched the highlights and he has a deep paint bag, Jalen brunson comp for sure.

    This is not an Ime player with this much IQ, this is a cheke player.
     
    #123 cheke64, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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    In before Stone says they had him as a lotto pick.
     
    #124 Aruba77, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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    Just watched Sam Vecenie's live stream. He called out Thornton as one of three players he could see Houston taking before they took him. Then he signed off on the pick. This makes me feel better. I really respect Sam Vecenie.
     
    #125 Williamson, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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    Reminds me of Cason Wallace. Few inches shorter than Wallace. Doesn’t have explosion off the dribble. Height is an issue for switching.
     
    #126 Stephen_A, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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    Excellent another small guard.
     
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    Kyle Lowry body with Jalen Brunson numbers (and then some).

    #dream

     
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    Udoka usually doesn't play rookies, so I think Reed is safe for now.
     
    #129 ElPigto, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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    Maybe, maybe not.

    Seems like we are taking some wild swings, and have an org that thinks they are smarter than everyone else, and continually failing.


    DD
     
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    A benefit of drafting a guy who is already 22 is that you don't have to worry as much about Ime screwing up their development. They got better coaching in college for 4 years than Ime is capable of so that gives them an advantage over one and done players who get stuck with Ime.
     
    #132 Bobbythegreat, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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    Drafted by Raphael "We're not developing players anymore" Stone lol Good luck kid.
     
    #133 Joe Rocket, Jun 24, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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    guaranteed success
     
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    If it ends the Amen-as-PG experiment then I'm all for it.
     
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    We're a Thibodeux failing team
     
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    Thornton reminds of FVV.

    Steady and mature point guard, extremely efficient scorer, uses his strength to bully guys on offense. He also shoots 40% from 3 at 4 attempts. Low turnovers 1.8 with 3 ato. He def fills a major need and at 22 wont need much development from our **** development team.

    Most scouting reports Ive seen are very positive on him and have positive reactions to Rockets getting him. Thats a good sign.
     
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    Relax. It's not hard to see a path for him to grow into the next Courtney Fortson for the Rockets and have a similar impact
     
    #138 napalm06, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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    Cason Wallace is one of the best defending guards in the league. Thornton will not be.
     
    #139 Little Bit, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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    All is well then
     
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