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Alessandro Gentile requested Rockets invitation for next training camp

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ashleyem, Jun 22, 2018.

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Should the Rockets sign him?

  1. Yes

    81 vote(s)
    65.9%

  2. No

    42 vote(s)
    34.1%
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  1. pippendagimp

    pippendagimp Member

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    no 'gentile in israel' joke yet... @Carl Herrera must be off today :D
     
    #41 pippendagimp, Aug 19, 2018
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    Ummm?

    Career 29% from 3.
    I think shooting is a pretty big problem for him.
     
    #42 DrNuegebauer, Aug 19, 2018
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    Dwayne Wade = Career 29% from 3.
     
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    The Rockets should Gentile decline.
     
    #44 coachbadlee, Aug 19, 2018
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    Throwback photo, future Rocket X-Factors, DMo & Gentile:

    [​IMG]

    :eek:
     
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    Dwayne Wade = career 22.5ppg scorer in the NBA (48+% from the field). Athleticism huge factor.
    Gentile = 10ppg scorer in the Euroleague. Not athletic.
     
    #46 DrNuegebauer, Aug 19, 2018
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  7. sirjesse

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    #47 sirjesse, Aug 19, 2018
  8. Tom Bombadillo

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    No but he is "deceptively quick" and "crafty"... :D
     
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    Yes please, a weak asset is better than no asset. Cash him in as trade filler because we are in "all in mode".
     
    #49 fattz, Aug 19, 2018
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    topfive CF OG

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    Shaved-head Nick Calathes isn't happy about being ignored at the 0:15 mark.
     
    #50 topfive, Aug 19, 2018
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    It’s a thumb injury in May. . . But he has an injury history with his hands.

    I think lots of fans are down on him. He’s coming off a rough year, but Gentile is a solid European prospect with tons of game experience. Bringing him over on a minimum deal seems fine to me.
     
    #51 j@amc, Aug 19, 2018
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  12. Hakeemtheking

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    That's what she said. ☺
     
    #52 Hakeemtheking, Aug 20, 2018
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    training camp invite seems harmless enough
     
    #53 ico4498, Aug 20, 2018
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    From the article @Shark44 posted: "worst case, I'll come back with a bunch of pictures". He doesn't seem to have very high expectations himself...
     
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    Nobody should have expectations about him at this point, he had a couple of very difficult years on and off the court, only thing we can hope is that a change of scenary wakes him up somehow but, eh...it's definitely better to expect nothing and eventually be surprised.
     
    #55 Vivi, Aug 20, 2018
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    I hope he will prove to be a pleasant surprise.
     
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    I like hiim. Rockets can get up to about 20 players for training camp. Why not give him a tryout.

    I like him better than MCW already......subject to change of course.
     
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  18. saleem

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    Gentile does know how to play within his skill set. Lack of athleticism is the problem with him.
     
    #58 saleem, Aug 20, 2018
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    I'd feel much better about Gentile's chances if Basketcaseholic thought he was an unquestioned bust.
     
    #59 topfive, Aug 20, 2018
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    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN

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    I have never watched the man play and have zero opinion on this. If the Rockets management team thinks he stands a chance of being a quality NBA player than sure; give the man an invite to training camp. What can it really hurt?
     
    #60 Williamson, Aug 20, 2018
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