If he deserved minutes, he would’ve gotten them — coaches prioritize winning, not favoritism. That doesn’t mean he won’t develop into a valuable player, but this season, the decision-makers clearly believed others gave them a better chance to win. That’s a performance-based judgment, not a logical fallacy.
Green is the only player that played a lot, but did not earn it. No one beat out FVV for PG minutes. The Rockets were an amazing defensive team with FVV and without Green. Offense was much better than average for Rockets as well, but defense is where it popped. The Thou shall start Jalen Green Commandment has been broken.
I'm not saying it makes much of a difference, but this was before Reed surpassed him in the rotation. He may feel differently now.
It is only a logic fallacy if Ime's expertise is questioned. Ime isn't perfect, but Cam only had about a month and half of evidence showing he had rotation potential while others demonstrated more evidence. Ime may be wrong, but I don't think the evidence is strong enough to question Ime's expertise on this matter (i.e., not a logic fallacy).
And that makes Ime a hypocrite doesn't it? It is a crack in loyalty if rules are not applied equally - and some guys are going to react negatively to that - not surprised at all, most that will are highly intelligent and are competitors.....that is Cam. DD
Cam Whitmore wants score 26 points per game as the 1st Option on a Bad Team. With Luka Doncic, Cam Whitmore can get unlocked as a PF. Hopefully this trade doesn't happen to the Lakers. Luka Doncic and Cam Whitmore is a dangerous combination. Rockets really should make it work with Cam.
I’m a wait and see on Ime as a balanced coach. I do think he has been given the ammunition to make us a more balanced team. I’m cautiously optimistic that he will succeed. Green showed superstar potential at times and they invested a 2nd pick in the draft in him. It is quite logical to give him a long runway to succeed, especially since he exhibited that he was willing to work on his defensive deficiencies. Cam has potential but you are over the top with the star potential stuff. He is basically a straight line bully type player with an inconsistent 3 pt shot and has not demonstrated at least to Ime that he is willing to put the work in like Jalen did. He is 21 years old and I hope they give him a chance this year if he is putting in the work. Only the Rockets know if he is.
Or.... or..... maybe Cam isn't as good as you think he is? And needs to show the effort and execution? Jalen showed the effort defensively, executed better, and didn't "stink" (except in the playoffs). He wasn't good and it was time on, but he objectively proved he belong moreso than Cam. Why is it just so hard to admit that the issue is with Cam?
I love every time you bring up “from December” to prove he’s a good shooter. Too bad NBA season isn’t starting from December. And if you look at his season 3P% average: 23-24: 35.9 - had a hot stretch then cooled down to end the season 24-25: 35.4 - had a terrible start then warmed up College: 34.3 The pattern is different. But they all revert to the mean: he’s just an inconsistent <36% shooter.
Hearing from SI it’s basically a done deal and will be announced in the next two days. Good news is that while we are not getting a first rounder in return, they are supposedly giving us two future second rounders which will help recoup the five we gave up for Durant. Sad to see Cam go because he was a fun and absolutely electric player when on the court. Paired with Knect, it provides the Lakers a future with young potential stars at a cost of zero.
I think saying Green didn't earn it is a bit too far. Cam had the opportunity to take his minutes. I also believe the behind the scenes with the GM vs coach is always a thing.
Angers me that we lose Cam to a West rival for a couple second rounders. I don’t care who you are, you know this will come back to haunt us. He is 20 years old and averaged 25+ in his starts last year. Call Stone a living legend….but he is letting some of our most young, electric, talented and fun players go to save a buck.
Where is that report, I have seen that two bloggers for the Lakers speculated that was going on, but that they are not insiders. 2 second rounders would be a horrible return for him. The guy literally outshot Jalen Green for the year....and couldn't get burn.....no accountability for Ime's favorites I guess. DD
SI reporting that it’s Lakers to get us under apron. Here’s the deal for people who don’t understand the apron. We can’t do a deal with Bulls because it costs the lawyer Stone the apron and his job is to keep us out of the apron (saves enormous amount of money). ONLY way to stay out of apron is to change free agent signing of DFS to sign and trade and to hand over Cam’s salary in the next two days (apron takes effect July 6th) and then we avoid apron for this season. Lakers know we’re hosed and will only provide us two late round seconds to help our monetary situation. There will be no player for player Cam trades, as the Lakers or Hawks are the only apron options and we can’t take back salary and neither team will give a first knowing we’re desperate with only two days to go before costing us significant money. That is why we cut Jock for nothing and if it weren’t for the Lakers kindness to give us a couple seconds….we would be waiving Cam within 48 hours. Hope this answers your questions as well DD.
It's financially impossible. We are right against the hard cap and Ayo is making 4 million more than Whitmore
