Some more updates... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Leaving Houston,good to see thefam @<a href="https://twitter.com/KButter5">KButter5</a> still be dishing that thang ! Lol</p>— John Henson(@_John_Henson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_John_Henson_/status/214814474077618176" data-datetime="2012-06-18T20:18:56+00:00">June 18, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> (K-Butter = Kendall Marshall) <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Had a good time in Houston! Great workout, nice place to be. Grinding through the home stretch! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523DraftDreams">#DraftDreams</a> <a href="http://t.co/6TBnYtgY" title="http://instagr.am/p/MBlDfhwQtH/">instagr.am/p/MBlDfhwQtH/</a></p>— Meyers Leonard (@MLeonard_12) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLeonard_12/status/214781423507349505" data-datetime="2012-06-18T18:07:36+00:00">June 18, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Found these tweets while sleuthing that mention Zeller and Terrence Jones (and probably means Henson not Benson) : <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Snuck over to the Toyota center this am to watch Meyers Leonard working out with the Rockets. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523illini">#illini</a></p>— Robert Archibald (@RobertArchibald) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertArchibald/status/214747493320241153" data-datetime="2012-06-18T15:52:46+00:00">June 18, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>He did good in a tough group[Zeller, Benson, T. Jones] RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/DerrickBurson">DerrickBurson</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/RobertArchibald">RobertArchibald</a> How'd he look?</p>— Robert Archibald (@RobertArchibald) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertArchibald/status/214772841399336960" data-datetime="2012-06-18T17:33:30+00:00">June 18, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> And also... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>wheels up ✈✈✈ H-town !!!</p>— tyshawn taylor (@tyshawntaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/tyshawntaylor/status/214838918275796993" data-datetime="2012-06-18T21:56:04+00:00">June 18, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
No idea who this dude is but he's working out for us tomorrow. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Via @<a href="https://twitter.com/basketactu">basketactu</a> the workout schedule for Paul Lacombe: 20th Rockets 21st Jazz 22nd Suns 24th Bulls 25th Lakers</p>— EuropeanProspects (@ChristopheEPcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChristopheEPcom/status/214975765417168896" data-datetime="2012-06-19T06:59:51+00:00">June 19, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
http://nbadraft.net/players/paul-lacombe NBA Comparison: Goran Dragic Strengths: Big, athletic combo guard who excels at driving and dishing … An above average athlete with a big wingspan … Has an American style of game as he is able to create for himself and for others … Owns a strong crossover and behind the back dribble, uses both moves in transition and in the half court to get to the hole … An efficent free throw shooter as he shows good follow through in his jumper ... Can shoot 3’s from NBA range and has the ability to create and hit the midrange shot ... Was the second leading scorer on the French under-20 team that won the FIBA Euro Championship this summer in Zadar, Croatia ... Weaknesses: Despite having a great ability to get to the hole, he is extremely right hand dominant ... He has the ability to take a dribble or two with his left hand but is unable to use it to get anywhere or make plays … His left hand dribbling still has room for improvement … Needs to add strength to his frame… When he misses, he tends to be short on his jumper… Has a combo guard mindset, but needs to prove that he has the ability to run a team … Likely to have difficulties on the defensive side guarding NBA 2 guards ... The big European combo guards have not fared very well in recent years …
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>To Houston!! ✈✈✈</p>— Henry Sims (@H_Sims14) <a href="https://twitter.com/H_Sims14/status/215134760312381440" data-datetime="2012-06-19T17:31:38+00:00">June 19, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Portland it's been real head to Houston Texas wit all my exes</p>— Scott Machado (@_ScottMachado) <a href="https://twitter.com/_ScottMachado/status/215149486702465026" data-datetime="2012-06-19T18:30:09+00:00">June 19, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Iowa State's Royce White in serious play for the Rockets at 14 and 16. Will workout for Houston next week.</p>— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/215518736722042881" data-datetime="2012-06-20T18:57:25+00:00">June 20, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Good workout with the Houston Rockets. Thankful for the opportunity.</p>— Steve Tchiengang (@StevieThunder33) <a href="https://twitter.com/StevieThunder33/status/215501787396972545" data-datetime="2012-06-20T17:50:04+00:00">June 20, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
That was until the Rockets figured out that he had a wingspan and standing reach comparable to Love and Griffin. When they heard that they decided that he is way too big to play PF on this team.
Ilkan Karaman(Turkey) worked out recently for Houston. Said the Houston workout was 'very tiring'. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Houston Rockets Locker room. <a href="http://t.co/XHDM6U2A" title="http://instagr.am/p/MNQ8P5gIos/">instagr.am/p/MNQ8P5gIos/</a></p>— ILKAN KARAMAN (@ilknkrmn) <a href="https://twitter.com/ilknkrmn/status/216425898642128896" data-datetime="2012-06-23T07:02:09+00:00">June 23, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Other photos from his trip Spoiler Draft profile From the recent Eurocamp(Day 2): -Ilkan Karaman impressed with his athleticism today. Having matured quite a bit from a physical standpoint in recent seasons, Karaman has a strong 236-pound frame and 7'0.5 wingspan. In addition to his ability to play above the rim, he is able to score with his back to the basket thanks to his physical strength and step out to the three-point line and knock down shots with some consistency. The lefty is a terrific rebounder as well, as he pulled down 12 rebounds in 24 minutes today, and plays with intensity on the defensive end. Karaman is coming off a fine year with Pinar Karsiyaka, averaging 10.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per-game in the Turkish League. A solid all-around player whose body has caught up with his skill level, Karaman's showing here could earn him some looks in the second round of the upcoming draft. Scouts here affectionately call him "K-Mart" because of his strong build, raw explosiveness and Kenyon Martin-esqe neck tattoo.
Not surprised... Not sure I would like him though... position wise, he's in a spot we already have pretty well-filled.
