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[2016 NBA Draft/2-37] Chinanu Onuaku

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 23, 2016.

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Do you like the selection of Chinanu Onuaku?

Poll closed Oct 26, 2016.
  1. YES

    55.8%
  2. NO

    44.2%
  1. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

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    Onaku, Onaku
     
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  2. J Sizzle

    J Sizzle Member

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    Sure. Why not. Sounds like he's got some NBA skills.
     
  3. jimmyv281

    jimmyv281 Member

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    Is this a Dantoni pick or Morey?
     
  4. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    Chad Ford description from his Mock Draft:
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    Onuaku is a beast in the paint. He has an NBA body, he can really rebound and block shots, and he's just 19 yrs old. It's his lack of offensive game that holds him back.
     
  5. batkins

    batkins Contributing Member

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    Well worth the wait...
     
  6. jimmyv281

    jimmyv281 Member

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    Diamond Stone looks like the better pick, but... Meh..
     
  7. Shroopy2

    Shroopy2 Contributing Member

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    Yeah, Les just CAN'T help himself.
    , China always on his sights
     
  8. zeeshan2

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    [youtube]a0T2-X3oY_0[/youtube]

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Onuaku is a great passer for a Center. Great assist numbers on draft models, 12.9 assist rate last season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rockets?src=hash">#Rockets</a></p>&mdash; Rockets Insider (@Rockets_Insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/746183079702728709">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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  9. saleem

    saleem Contributing Member

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    I read on draftexpress that he has a minor heart issue. What is going on here?
     
  10. opticon

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    Every one looks good in a highlight vid.

    The shot blocking and offensive rebounding looks good. He also looks like he has above average court vision for a big man.
     
  11. Possum

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    Did anyone else notice the graphic that came up that said Boston Celtics pick 37 anauaka? Is this a trade?
     
  12. FLASH21

    FLASH21 Heart O' Champs

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    Diamond Stone damn it!!!
     
  13. CometsWin

    CometsWin Breaker Breaker One Nine

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    Yep. Any guy that is willing to shoot underhanded to improve his percentage is a winner in my book.
     
  14. Dopamine

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    Great another project player... we have no assets that other teams want for a trade, couldn't even move up in the draft, plus Morey's drafting ability is mediocre at best, if we strike out in free agency... it will be another disaster of a season with D'antoni leading the charge. Future not looking too bright TBH.
     
  15. Dream Shake 81

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    Yeah I saw that too.

    Sounds scary.
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  16. Downtown Sniper

    Downtown Sniper Contributing Member

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    Well from that highlight videos it looks like he has some real nice vision for a big man. Can only do wonders for him in a Mike D'Antoni system
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just before the NBA combine, doctors discovered a health issue with Chinanu Onuaku. It must not be that concerning. <a href="https://t.co/XeFg3QFOxd">https://t.co/XeFg3QFOxd</a></p>&mdash; Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/746184844762296321">June 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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  19. dmoneybangbang

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    Standing Reach per Draftexpress:

    Harrell: 9'1"
    Capela: 9'2"
    ONUAKU: 9'0.5"
     
  20. Houston79Astro

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    Needed some sort of center next year. This guy is a modern day Center, 19, and is cheap. Known for Defense and a high motor. Also is a pretty darn good passer for a center.

    I approve.
     

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