Good point. Jones and Dmo could play well together actually. It doesn't matter which is the PF and which is the C, those two can provide good minutes in the front court, and that is what matters. I think a better question is, what do we NEED to get for Omer. Do we need at least some frontcourt help? Do we need wing defense? Do we just need a contributing rotation player or do we need a starter level player? Do we even need a contributor or should we just get picks/future assets? Personally, I think we need a contributor of some sort still. A starter level contributor in fact (not necessarily someone who starts, but someone who could). And we need at least something in the frontcourt, even if it is something like a 3rd string center. While I would love to see the Rockets get a pick in the loaded upcoming draft, I would rather they get what they need to round out this roster now and compete for a title this year.
I don't know if it's "standard" nowadays. But using Jones as backup center is like using Patterson as backup center. We've been there and done that. The result wasn't pretty.
I wouldn't rule out the possibility of Dmo developing into an adequate back up center, however as of Today I don't believe he's sufficiently skilled to be a back up center. The problem in my view isn't so much size, but more that I believe he needs to develop more strength and the instincts for the Center position. That's not something that can happen over night. Unless we're content with a hole at the 5 position on the 2nd unit while we attempt to "develop" Dmo as a center, I think we're much better off acquiring a more developed Center and continuing to develop Dmo separately as a 4/5. Long story short, No. Dmo would not be my first choice as a back up center, especially since it's a poor use of his already existing skill set.
He just needs to play 12-14 minutes each game at back up C. I think he is good enough to hold his own for those minutes. As things stand, even without Asik, TJones gets a few minutes at the 5 in a small ball lime up
I don't think it's impossible. He isn't strong enough at the moment to rebound effectively, but he does a good job hustling, boxing out and tipping loose rebounds. He is still extremely inefficient, but his effort is there. I think he just needs to get more acclimated and he would be a decent back-up for around 10-15 minutes.
+1 The opposing team drives to the basket as soon as Dmo enters the game. He instills no fear or deterrent.
I do not believe that Smith is an adequate back up center. He seems to have no defensive positional awareness. Also he is not big enough to hold his position against the Hibberts and Gasols of the league. But then again it is all Howard can do to maintain his position against Hibbert. The guy is 7'2" and weighs in at 300 pounds.
I think Dmo can play the center for a short amount of time. He is 7ft tall lanky, can't teach height and size. Now some may say that he isn't strong enough for physical enough to play the 5. For a short about of minute with his 7ft frame, quickness and scoring ability he can get away with backing up Dwight. Of course he has to box out and rebound to get ANY playing time.
No. DMo has had plenty of opportunity yet he has shown nothing. He will be packaged with Asik and Beverley.
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http://houstonbias.blogspot.com/2013/08/donatas-motiejunas.html http://rockets.clutchfans.net/4092/gersson-rosas-rockets/ I could not find D-Mo's tweet where he said that he weighed 263 pounds but you get the idea. He has bulked up considerably and now looks about the same size as Asik.
Dmo needs to be on a team that is ok with the fact he's not really nba ready yet. Hold him accountable for mistakes he makes yes, but right now he's in a situation where he's held accountable for just not being contender ready.
