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The KPJ experiment is almost over

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ThatBoyNick, Oct 24, 2021.

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  1. ThatBoyNick

    ThatBoyNick Member

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    There. I said it.

    Breh is like Terrence Williams mixed with Monta, he have it all, but at the end of the day he’s a fraud.
     
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    he’s James Harden minus the strength, shooting ability, ability to draw fouls, and quick 1st step
     
    #2 Reeko, Oct 24, 2021
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    Agree. KPJ has big problems in basketball IQ.

    His ceiling is not higher than JR Smith.
     
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    He's always looking to thread the needle pass while ignoring the best rookie 3 point point shooter in existence.
     
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    Confirmed KPJ scoring 30 on Tuesday.
     
    #5 Fulgore, Oct 24, 2021
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    He’s going to mature
     
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    If we can flip him for a first round pick would u do it?
    Not gonna happen though.
     
    #7 DatRocketFan, Oct 24, 2021
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    I just don't want him playing 'pg' full time. It's asking a lot out of him.
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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  10. ThatBoyNick

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    This guy gets it.
     
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    The biggest difference is the decision making

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    His first step and strength aren't that bad, and when he spots up and takes a normal in rhythm jumper my eye test and memory says he's been solid. The decision-making, on his shot selection, passing, and his body language has been straight-up awful at times.

    He really does seem like he has all the tools, the big question is his BBIQ, is he just young? Or is he a dummy? We'll see I guess.
     
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    What I wouldn't give for KPJ to pass to Green at the top of the key wide open.
     
    #12 DreamShook, Oct 24, 2021
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    It’s done.
    Dude ain’t a pg.
     
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    He just needs to be a little more decisive and direct when attacking his defender. If you temporarily take away his license to shoot mid range, he will start having to make his decisions at the start of the possession.

    He’s somewhat struggling so far, but playing with Tate and Sengun will help him. In general playing with guys he’s getting familiar with who are themselves getting familiar with the NBA.

    These guys have little nba experience and no experience playing together. Surely the PG would find that very difficult to navigate 3 games after a shortened preseason.

    His defense is what interests be the most. He can be a starter in this league if he plays good defense, but I’m not seeing it so far.
     
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    Did someone forget to take their chill pills today
     
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    Is 8 turnovers in a game good or bad?
     
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    I'm thinking that he ultimately ends up a 6th man type.
     
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    He has a quick first step though imo. The other 3 are def true though lol.

    Also isn't near the passer Harden is of course.
     
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    We've been experimenting a lot on Clutchfans recently o_O
     
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