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Parsons and Harden doesn't work

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Francis3422, Apr 24, 2014.

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  1. Francis3422

    Francis3422 Member

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    I have thought all year but this has been especially validated the last couple months IMO.

    Chandler Parsons is your fourth or fifth best player on a great team. He could serve on that team as a 4th offensive option. His defensive has regressed steadily every year and he is below average in that regard and also in defensive rebounding. He is a solid player but isn't worth much more that 7 Million and cannot play next to Harden.

    James Harden is also poor defensively. But if we intend to commit to him as a cornerstone of the franchise then we need to actually build the team around Dwight/James. Sadly the SF that needs to be starting next to these two needs to be a better defender and rebounder.

    Cannot go into next year starting Harden/Parsons IMO.
     
    #1 Francis3422, Apr 24, 2014
  2. Crashlanded19

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    I always said we need to get rid of parsons...I like him but someone is gonna offer him a crazy contract and he will leave..trade him for rondo..sign luol deng...or trade him to New York for melo..parsons game has regressed
     
    #2 Crashlanded19, Apr 24, 2014
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    If we do get Melo Parsons would be a great backup. I don't see him being ok with that though.
     
    #3 yunac010, Apr 24, 2014
  4. bluffkin

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    Who cares we'd have Melo. Just like no one cared about Asik when we signed Dwight.
     
    #4 bluffkin, Apr 24, 2014
  5. ryebread

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    the first POH!
     
    #5 ryebread, Apr 24, 2014
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    You can't have Jones, Parsons, Harden in the same lineup and expect to play competent defense in the playoffs.
     
    #6 Karolik, Apr 24, 2014
  7. Francis3422

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    Parsons+Asik+2014 for Pekovic, Brewer and lottery pick.
     
    #7 Francis3422, Apr 24, 2014
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    WTF are you guys talking about?
     
    #8 CertifiedTroll, Apr 24, 2014
  9. sutton

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    Knicks has CAA complex, maybe Fegan has a role in the way parsons was used, rack up stats and play half-assed defense.
     
    #9 sutton, Apr 24, 2014
  10. JazzLakerHater

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    I do that only if it's the Corey Brewer we saw first hand lol.
     
    #10 JazzLakerHater, Apr 24, 2014
  11. Bigsupervise

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    duh, you cant have your two wing players as awful defenders. Yeah i said awful, Parsons is a bad defender and rebounder and Harden might be the worst defender in NBA history. For a guy that might be the fourth best offensive player in the league he is an embarrassment on defense. I like Parsons but lets be real, the Rockets need a SF who is a better shooter and defender. But the Rockets also might just need a coach who actually....well you know coaches. Call a play, my gosh make adjustments, bench players who dont show effort...its just embarrassing...
    Sorry what was I talking about
     
    #11 Bigsupervise, Apr 24, 2014
  12. OremLK

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    I agree that Parsons and Harden should not be starting together.

    But I could see Parsons sticking around in a Manu Ginobili type role, coming off the bench for 25-30 minutes per game. (This would necessitate getting rid of Lin, but we're probably going to do that anyway.)
     
    #12 OremLK, Apr 24, 2014
  13. ryebread

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    i agree, not sure why people still think he's a good defender. he was a decent defender his rookie year. but he was overrated even then - probably due to kobe's comments. but the rockets will take care of him next season - same agent as dwight.
     
    #13 ryebread, Apr 24, 2014
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    So now people are saying Parsons can't start/play with Harden. And Lin Can't start with Harden.

    So whats the solution? Play Harden and Dwight + 3 Defense only players like Bev? Maybe the problem is with Harden and not with all the other players?
     
    #14 Solaris, Apr 24, 2014
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    exactly. u pay the guy max contract, u ride him to produce to match the value, not kneel down and cover his slack. the kneel down and beg him play well method is a mistake from start.
     
    #15 cn0gd, Apr 24, 2014
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    Change the coach first.
     
    #16 Sweet Lou 4 2, Apr 24, 2014
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    I guess we're committed to Harden - but when is the last time the best player on a championship team was an all time bad defender.
     
    #17 Clarinetmonster, Apr 24, 2014
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    Parsons can kick bricks
     
    #18 chandlerbang21, Apr 24, 2014
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    Parsons is the least of our problems.
     
    #19 Rip Van Rocket, Apr 24, 2014
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    Deng would be great here.
     
    #20 cjtaylorpt, Apr 24, 2014
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