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Next summer: Josh Smith?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LelWestbrick, Oct 28, 2012.

  1. LelWestbrick

    LelWestbrick Rookie

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    What would your reaction be if Morey offered a max to Smith to steal him away from Atlanta?
     
  2. King901

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    Steal? He isn't a RFA...
     
  3. trowa

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    honestly, i wouldnt want him.
     
  4. LelWestbrick

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    Yes I know, but I doubt Atlanta would be happy to let him go. It'd have to be a max deal.
     
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    I don't think we will try to steal him with a money offer. I predict Rockets are working a trade for Josh Smith right now with all of our four prospects.
     
  6. Petey-N-Htown

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    .... and I do not see us signing him for the MAX. Harden, yes. Smith, no.
     
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    I feel like Jones can develop into being as good, Smith isn't in the same talent stratosphere as Harden and I already feel Harden is slightly iffy for max.

    So no I don't really want him for max.
     
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    He is up there with my odom,melo,Crawford,..... list.
     
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    any takers for making a list of notable PFs that are under 25? :grin:
     
  12. cjtaylorpt

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    I think you underrate Smith's defense. He is one of the FEW PF's that can affect a game offensively and defensively.

    Imagine playing pick and roll offense against Asik, Smith, Parsons (yes, I am considering Lin, but usually it's the bigs that gets exposed on a PNR)
     
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    Giving Josh Smith a 4 year contract from age 27-30 would be a serious opportunity.
     
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    Depends on how Terrence Jones, Donatas Motiejunas, Royce White, and Marcus Morris develop.
     
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    Will lamarcus Aldridge be available next summer?
     
  16. Joe Joe

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    Would be difficult to get him as Atlanta will offer more.
     
  17. sidestep

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    keep that josh smith fool away.
     
  18. mvpcrossxover

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    preseason didn't do him any good playing with the 2nd unit. they didn't look for him as much as i wanted them to

    feed donut the ball!!
     
  19. coachbadlee

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    Josh Smith and max don't even belong in the same sentence.
     
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    He would be a massive upgrade for us at the PF position. J-Smoove is one of the better defenders in the league. He could compliment Asik like a sock and a shoe. Our frount court defense will probably be on par with OKC in Perkins and Ibaka. Paint proctiion would be A+++.

    He can put up points as well. Would be a good option next to Lin and Harden with the pick n roll. Plus he can run up and down the court too which is what we are looking to do.
     

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