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[2023 NBA Draft/1-20] Cam Whitmore, F, Villanova

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 22, 2023.

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Do you like the selection of Cam Whitmore?

Poll closed Jun 21, 2024.
  1. YES

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  2. NO

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  1. cheke64

    cheke64 Member

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    Came Withmore > Brandon Killer
     
  2. aelliott

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    Agreed. When he's on the move his head is down and he's just not seeing anything else on the floor.
     
  3. Commodore

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    He kind of superficially remind me of Ron Artest - Metta World Peace - The Panda's Friend - Metta Saniford-Artest
     
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  5. TriumVirate

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    Interested to see what he'll do as the number 1 option in SL since Bari and Tari are both sitting out. Will he jack up 40 shots a game or look to play within the flow of the game?
     
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  6. cheke64

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    [​IMG]
     
  7. thegary

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    When Cam Makes His Move, Watch Out
     
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  8. mac_got_this

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    His basketball iq or instincts are undervalued. I rewatched the pistons game as I’m getting read for work and I noticed he does a lot of little things that I bet Udoka will notice that I don’t see other rockets do. On the Dariiis Days 3 he got that wide open look becaue Cam set a back screen on the rotating man after Tari broke down the defense
     
  9. apollo33

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    he actually remind me of Anthony Edwards in so many ways
     
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  10. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    LIvely and Whitmore were my 2 favorite players predraft.

    DD
     
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  12. AroundTheWorld

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    but will your hair be on fire?

    As to Cam, wondering...if he had been drafted in a situation like Jalen was, 2 years ago, and would have just gotten all the same shots and minutes, never been pulled regardless of what is done, would he possibly have done as well or better compared to Green? Feels like sometimes you need to be "lucky" to be drafted into a tanking situation, so you get more of an opportunity to pad your stats.
     
  13. rimrocker

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    But every team had the chance to trade up to get him. As for Utah, screw them.
     
  14. Aruba77

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    Cam has a long way to go, but if he keeps working and learns how to play team ball, he’s going to be good. But long way to go. He’s only 19. No way he gets playing time this season.
     
  15. Dr of Dunk

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    Dribbling in traffic and under pressure seems to be an issue for him. I think he should just work on that first, then work on passing. A lot of his drives end up out of control. One thing he definitely doesn't do is give up on plays - he's usually busting his tail on defense, so that's good.
     
  16. burlesk

    burlesk Serious business

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    As did I.....Im not privileged to negotiations, but I would have
    moved back and nabbed Cam Whitmore, Jarace Walker and
    moved up for Lively.

    I don't get the Amen pick and signing FVv for $43 million?
    I don't want FVv teaching Amen slow pace and poor finishing.

    Plus it cuts into Amen's time as Point Guard. FVv was about
    37 minutes per game last season. Something has to give.
     
  18. eliefor3

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    I think everyone year contracts go up so in a couple of years fvv's contract is going to look really attractive. I can see them trading him once they feed amen is ready to take over. I think he will need atleast 2 years
     
  19. studogg

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    Seriously - wtf? Have you ever played?
     
  20. mario_v

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    Cam is way better than Jabari was last summer league.
     
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