I don't think this thread exists yet , so I'm making it . With the recent Dmo news it's clear that ( for the time being ) that Harrell nene and Dekker will fill the backup big minutes. Harrell has been stealing some minutes lately ( deservedly so ) . He's bringing great energy and making some solid plays . If he can improve his team defensive positioning and knowledge then I think he's more than adequate given that I think his shot is looking like it will be solid in the future . Could this be the SECOND Morey steal in the 2015 draft ? He's got the length , he's got the attitude, and from the fact that he's earning minutes it appears he has the work ethic . Plus I love crazy players . And montrezl definitely has a crazy side .
I like that he seems to be developing a nice jump shot. If he can get that up to Scola midrange standards, he's going give MDA and Harden a lot of ideas and options when he sets a pick.
Honestly. . . . The Rockets need some Crazy .. . . no Harrel isn't crazy but he brings. . . IT . . the energy . .the attitude Some of the Best performing Rockets teams were the ARTEST team and Mad Max Teams . . . Montrezl can bring that kind of attitude . . .. . I think it is for the best They not the lead dogs but they push the pack Rocket River
That's right . I don't want harden getting ejected because retaliated against draymond in the playoffs ... But I don't mind if montrezl does . Harrell is pretty physically imposing.
I was worried he wasn't going to get any minutes if DMo came back. Thankfully that's not happening now. He brings 100% energy and hustle every night. He's going to be back down the stretch for us if he continues to get minutes and develops.
I mean, yeah, obviously no comparison is perfect. And to be fair, Landry was pretty raw his rookie year. He didn't really add an effective midrange jump shot until later in his career. My comparison is based on both being extremely high energy players off the bench with a special knack for dunking and blocking. DRtgs of 107 and 102.
It's funny when you think about both Landry and Patterson . Both years we thought Morey nailed the picks , but Both became more like finesse players after their rookie years . Landry from midrange , Patterson also from midrange and then expanding to 3 . Neither became great defenders. To me montrezl reminds me more of Patterson . Or at least I hope he plays like him . Rookie year patsquatch was a monster but he had that injury and was never as aggressive around the bucket again.
Montrezl has waaaaay longer reach than Landry - his standing reach is 6 inches higher. But I can see what you're saying, similarity in that he's attacking the rim and looking to finish strong. I'm going to guess Montrezl is a better finisher, he is an insane dunker and always looking to flush everything. He's also a bit more skillful than people think - we didn't see that much from Landry rookie year in terms of what he could bring with that money midrange jumper, I think Montrezl will surprise some with his jumpshot and spin moves as time goes on.
I AGREE! I'm a huge believer of the "Harden needs to play with lunatics" movement. Bev and Montrezl are perfect teammates. I think Dekker might be a closet psychopath.
Jesus, Landry had a lot of dunks in his rookie year. That video needed two songs. And he didn't even crack the rotation until halfway through the season!
