who of the following pair have had the best years: Thabeet or GSmith Flynn or Lin? I'm not bailing on Thabeet, but I suspect Smith will grow into the NBA better, ultimately. I like Flynn and Lin, but think Lin may have more productivity. But, contracts = HT and JL. Ah, the upside ops of one's draft position.
I'd probably say: "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow!"
Any minutes Thabeet was going to get went from limited to spot this year with the acquisition of Dalambert. I see a lot of DNP-CDs in his future here. Greg Smith is going to help a D-League team, but by the time he's Thabeet's age, he will be a solid role player in the NBA. Johnny Flynn obviously, Jeremly Lin will be waived and will be a non-factor/D-League player this year. If the Rox end up trading Martin, then you would have to predict that Dragic would get some time at the SG like we saw in the preseason, meaning Flynn will be a back-up PG. Flynn is more skilled than Lin.
Thabeet and Flynn. They will have the titles to prove it. 2-5 years baby!! Thats right i said it! 2-5!
Unlike Oden, Thabeet has not gotten injured. Just look at him, he'll get another 3 chances in the NBA before everyone totally gives up on him. He's 24 and looks it (also unlike Oden). He'll get run until he's near 30 based on the belief that centers need that much time to develop.
terrence williams and marcus morris will be stars. thabeet either wont be in the nba or will be bench warmer. jeremy lin will be a decent basketball player. greg smith will be improving.
You obviously cared enough to chime in on how much you don't care I say, honestly, Flynn and the for the other two. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Like asking who had the better career, Popeye Jones or Stacey King???
Does anyone remember who were in the Rockets training camp 7 years ago in 2004? After research, what happened to David Dawkins, Derek Zimmerman, and Brook Sales?
Since 2019-2011 = 8 years, I do remember the 2003 class very well. Alex Scales, Gabe Muoneke, Jameel Watkins, Anthony Miller and Guy Rucker. And reason being they all played in China afterwards (Watkins is still in China in his 6th season).
In the long term, Smith will have a better career then Thabeet. Flynn has serious skills, he just needs time and right scenario. In long term I think Flynn will have a better career then Lin.
I think we're most likely going to be shaking our heads and trying to remember what years Thabeet and Smith played in and what all teams they knocked around with if any. Neither one of them is going to do much in the NBA. Thabeet just ain't got it. Chuck Nevitt at best. Smith.....like a slower, dumber, lumbering Charles Oakley with the personality of Fat Albert (Who me?).
I'll probably be complaining about how Morey couldn't swing a deal for Drummond or Barnes because they wanted to playing in NY and LA. I'll probably complain that i'd rather rebuild than be an 8th seed but Les is turning into the new Jim Crane. Oh and about these guys...I'd probably ask "who???"
