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2018 NBA Draft Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Mastro, Jun 21, 2018.

  1. MykTek

    MykTek Member

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    since Phoenix picked Ayton #1... thats good news for us, since they probably won't offer Capela the max :)
     
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  2. J.R.

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    So is he. Gotta get to the Warriors draft party.
     
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  5. D-rock

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    I would eat it.
     
  6. zeeshan2

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    I want Brunson but I don’t know how people feel about him
     
  7. ballplayer

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    If I'm the rockets I'm looking for Hamidou Diablo or Kostas Antetokoumpo. If not one of those two names I'm trading or stashing the pick over seas.
     
  8. coachbadlee

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    Except he'll be more like a slingshot.
     
  9. Swiss Roll

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    That is the single worst comparison I have ever heard. Sounds like he spun a wheel of random euro player names.

    AK-47 was a physical monster, standing at 6' 8" with a Leonard-esque (in proportions) 7' 5" wingspan, Musa's wingspan (6' 8.5") doesn't even match his height (6' 9"), his ceiling is a catch and shoot forward because he doesn't have the quickness to keep in front of NBA wings.
     
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    i pray jalen brunson drops to 46 or we trade up for him
     
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  12. RasaqBoi

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    I don’t want any player.

    I don’t feel like seeing 13 second YouTube highlights from a foreign player that someone here will compare to Dirk, Yao, Nash or Porzingis.
     
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    I would definitely take Brunson at 46.
     
  14. D-rock

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    That's what Ayesha said.
     
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    Omari Spellman... "undersized power forward...."

    Sounds look the ideal Rockets first round pick. :D
     
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    If you like draft stash, then look for Isaac Bonga.
     
  17. tmactoyao

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    he's perfect.
     
  18. coachbadlee

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    Or zzzzzzzzz....
     
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    Elie Okobo - 44 point game against Aaron Craft. Haven't heard that name in awhile. 'Holic was a fan I believe back in the day. ;)
     
  20. Swiss Roll

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    Is Bonga still available?

    draft him if so.
     

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