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DFS was an underrated pickup, and i’ll die on that hill

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by James Harden Stepback 3, Jan 1, 2026 at 9:22 PM.

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  1. James Harden Stepback 3

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    He’s basically a more high IQ version of Dillon Bricks and won’t shoot you out of games by taking 40 shots like dillon bricks did, while replacing basically most of the defensive IQ dillon bricks had. Really liking his minutes so far even if he’s having 0 point game he’s been very good defensively

    Was telling people on X that I want DFS and NAW during that time.
     
    #1 James Harden Stepback 3, Jan 1, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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  2. Rochut

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    DFS is a great addition to the team
     
    #2 Rochut, Jan 2, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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  3. coachbadlee

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    Oh hell naw!! Who is NAW?
     
    #3 coachbadlee, Jan 2, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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    #4 YI89, Jan 2, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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    he lacks actual talent
     
    #5 Os Trigonum, Jan 2, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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    Under-appreciated. I do not mind him.


     
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    DFS will get back in game shape and be an integral piece over the next 2 -3 years. Good to see him finally out there.
     
    #7 Plowman, Jan 2, 2026 at 7:28 AM
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    None of the moves can truly be graded until the playoffs
     
    #8 baubo, Jan 2, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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    Fits in, since the entire roster does.
     
    #10 napalm06, Jan 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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    DFS is not more talented than Dillon Brooks but he wa a solid pick up.

    the best thing about him is he knows his role and sticks to his spots. He would’ve been a great addition to the Harden era. He reminds me of the role players from those squads.
     
    #11 mac_got_this, Jan 2, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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    Underrated how? Did I miss something where everybody was unhappy with the signing? Is the general perception is that he is rated poorly? If so I haven't really seen that.
     
    #12 harold bingo, Jan 2, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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  13. topfive

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    Relax, HB. It's just part of the new trend of people posting uncontroversial statements buttressed by disclaimers like, "Everyone's gonna hate me for this, but..." or "Y'all don't wanna hear this, but..." or "I swear I'm not trolling, but..." or (in this case), "...and I'll die on that hill."
     
    #13 topfive, Jan 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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    I have grown to HATE @topfive 's realism
     
    #14 Os Trigonum, Jan 2, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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    oh, and also . . . I'll die on that hill
     
    #15 Os Trigonum, Jan 2, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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    Oh, you WILL, my friend. My army of 300 Spartans will see to it.
     
    #16 topfive, Jan 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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    #17 Os Trigonum, Jan 2, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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    Uh, might want to pick a better example...you know what happened to those Spartans, right? (and Thermopylae wasn't on a hill) :)
     
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  19. topfive

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    Noted. I'm guessing "My army of Texans at the Alamo will see to it" wouldn't be much better.
     
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    i got no opinion at this time... dude is coming back from injury and is still playing himself into game shape... lets give it a minute before declaring him a boon or a bust.
     
    #20 kjayp, Jan 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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