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Can KD change Ime's mind?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by hlmbasketball, Jul 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM.

  1. DaDakota

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    Every single player is different some need tough love some need a hug - it is the coaches job to figure that out and get the best out of them all so the team gets that benefit.

    It isn't all that hard to know, but apparently some are too dense to get it.

    DD
     
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  2. Pistol Pete

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    I was skeptical of Ime's character when he got here because of what he did in Boston. Hopefully it's under control.

    As far as being head coach, we have got one of the best in the NBA. No one's perfect but that dude's a leader. If Cam doesn't fall in line then get rid of his ass. This has everything to do with why Cam dropped so far in the draft. We didn't get lucky.... We got a head case.

    Ime turned us in to a tough defensive team. I'm looking forward to where he gets us moving forward. My biggest concern is we will be the latest place KD didn't work out.
     
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  3. daywalker02

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    Hope it works out but at the end of the day Ime is too dominant of a personality and KD was throwing shades on his last teams.

    If things go well, things go well, if things become difficult, no telling what happens.

    Usually when the team is not playing well, guys tend to implode as well.

     
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  4. Pistol Pete

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    The league turned their back on Cam in the draft because he was a knucklehead. We took a gamble on a knucklehead and it didn't work out. Pat Riley and Greg Popovich are my way or the highway coaches. Just stop talking,
     
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    Same deal with Jalen. Falling in love with potential bc the guy can jump high. If Von Wafer was on this team, we’d be demanding to give him a max contract and start him.
     
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    There’s a reason dude was 20, when he had top 5 skill. It’s between the ears. This isn’t on KD to convince anyone, or Ime to see the light. If Cam had Reed’s body language and attitude (Take a look at Reed going to talk to Ime during games - he looks engaged, nodding, asking questions etc.), he wouldn’t be in this situation. I like Cam. I do. I wanted him here and I still think if he can get the right mentor to help his mindset, he could be a great player. But, all I see is a young kid with bad body language and some questionable quotes to the media this season, who also can’t pass and doesn’t defend. If he’s in this situation, it’s because the Rockets don’t see a willingness from him to grow up at this point. Maybe he’s like this at practice, too. Sulking, pouting. Who knows? But, if they are ready to move on, they’ve seen enough these 2 years. If this was 2022 with Silas, dude probably would have whatever leash to do whatever he wants. Maybe even scoring 20+ per game. Who knows what he would’ve become, but this team is now a title contender, and seems like the franchise has decided that they don’t have the time or patience to baby him along. And that’s ok. It is what it is.

    I was so excited for the 2024-2025 season. I flew out to Vegas with some buddies - saw SL games with Reed and Cam. Had a blast. I had never watched media day before, but tuned it and I was a bit shocked by Cam’s answer to a question regarding what he worked on and did this first NBA offseason. He said something to the effect of - traveled a lot, lots of vacations. Relaxed. He didn’t say a word about anything he worked on in the offseason or anything he learned from his first season. I found that striking. When they ask Reed that this year (or any of the other guys), see what they say. I bet it isn’t that. I’ve seen videos of Amen and KD and others putting in work. They’re getting ready. He’s immature, but can he find his way? Sure, he’s still very young. But, it seems as though the Rockets don’t like what they see, and are prepared to move forward without him. I trust their judgment, and am ready for the 25-26 season.
     
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    I thought Cam slid in the draft was due to his knees? It was his physical, not attitude.
     
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    No one knows they are just making **** up to fit their narrative.

    DD
     
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    Again I’m a pretty big fan and I think there’s a lot of potential. Keep in mind that Cam can either get to the basket in the half court nor can he create for others in the half court.

    I don’t know if he can even get to the levels where green got last year in regards to these two qualities.
     
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    Don’t understand the backlash against Cam. The majority of the hate has been nothing but unfounded accusations and assumptions. Again he only expressed his honest frustrations as any man would. Unfortunately he spoke his honest opinions and gave perhaps an overly emotional response to the media who kept leading him with questions about playing time. There’s been no report of him being a distraction to the team or any professional issues. When he was on the bench including the playoffs he still cheered teammates on. Let’s drop this narrative that he’s negative or resistant to coaching etc until we have evidence through reporting.
     
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    Exactly he is a Rocket - for now.

    DD
     
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    Cam is a weird case where his on court play does not deserve dnp-cds. You can argue he takes too many bad shots and that he has zero court vision, but even taking all those account he has been a rotation level player. Which for a 19yr old is pretty damn impressive. Which means its all the stuff you can't see on the court. And since im not privy to behind the scenes stuff, i can't really take a side beyond just hoping they can work things out. Because Cam the basketball talent is not someone the Rockets should just let go
     

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