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Capela or Porzingis

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by theimpossibles1, May 5, 2018.

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Who would you rather have at Center?

  1. Clint Capela

  2. Kristaps Porzingis

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  1. alethios

    alethios Member

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    I thought we already have a Porzingis - his name is Hartenstein.
     
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  2. tallanvor

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    porzingis would be awful in our system and next to harden
     
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  3. Jontro

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    I've been studying your posts on your lining theory in the construction of your sentences. it doesn't have any particular rhythm either.
     
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  5. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

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    exactly. he is a star player but not the right star for this type of offense. Clint works way better with this team.
     
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  6. smp

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    Our offense runs through our guards, not a center. That's what Dwight had a problem with. Poor zingis would probably get butthurt about it. Capela is perfect for our team. Block shots, rebound, run the court, and dunk the ball. Basically, try to be as close to that part of a prime Amare as possible. We don't need a center down low demanding the ball and trying to shoot contested hooks and fade aways.

    We got better when Dwight left. I know Poor zingis is better on the block than Dwight but that's not the offense we need. It doesn't look like it's what the Knicks need either since they can't even make the playoffs in the weak ass East- even when Carmelo was there.
     
  7. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    Morey"s advantage as a GM is statically being able to predict who is on a growth curve and who has peaked.

    That being said is I think it's obvious Capela still has high growth potential in scoring
     
  8. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    I think Capela has a lot of Hakeem's athleticism and I thought that about Amare

    I thought Amare never reached his defensive potential. All three have a rare combination of strength and quickness for even NBA guys.

    They cover ground. It's what Was and LeBron did on the perimeter as well as Jordan and Pippen. A quick high leaping agile big is actually rare and why more big guys aren't in Hakeem's league defensively. It's why Russell was so valuable.
     
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  9. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    The reason big or more valuable than even LeBron when at the beginning of a career is because their size can completely dominate on the defensive end and rebounding allowing teammates to roam defensively and shoot when freely

    Big guys aren't valuable because they can shoot threes
     
  10. Reeko

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    Part of what makes KP valuable is that he can shoot threes, or are u going to try and debate that? He does other things in addition to shooting threes that makes him insanely valuable.
     
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    Depending on system I feel like big guys shooting threes can actually be detrimental. Look at KAT. Every time he shot a 3 I was like "YES!, MORE."

    Usually there are 3 or 4 other guys on the court that can space the floor and shoot 3s, a big guy needs to be a presence in the paint to open up 3s for the other guys. That's my take anyway.
     
  13. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    You missed the point. He isn't more valuable than Capela. Big men don't win titles cause they can shoot threes. Capela plays like a real center and is fast and agile. He hasn't gotten close to his offensive potential either
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  14. Reeko

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    I don’t want a big guy just camped out at the 3 point line all game, but u can’t deny KP’s ability to hit the three isn’t a very valuable weapon. This season he shot 40% from deep on 5 attempts a game. KP can run PnR or PnPop, and he’s capable of creating his own shot even tho he still needs to improve that aspect of his game. He can run the floor very well for a big, and he’s 1 of the best rim protectors in the NBA. He has the coordination and agility to not be a liability switching out on perimeter players. The only things I don’t like about him are that he’s a garbage rebounder and his health is suspect.

    Harden, CP3, and D’antoni would do wonders with a big like KP.
     
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  15. Reeko

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    KP is fast and agile too. KP does more than just shoot threes like I’ve stated already. I never said that KP shooting threes was the key to a title. KP hasn’t gotten close to his offensive potential as well. NY has no plan on offense and he plays with great guards like Ntilikina, Jarrett Jack, Ron Baker, and Trey Burke. The 1 main advantage that Capela has over KP is that he’s a much better rebounder.
     
  16. BigO

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    Wow, people getting drunk drinking that Capela cool aid. Let's not get ahead ourselfs. Some of you either never watched NY games or are drunk. Porzingis impact around the rim is amazing, i've seen dude completely lock good teams out, so they're so afraid of him they don't even drive near the rim. And he is 10x player Capela is on offense. He is so far very huge injury prone player so if he constantly gets injured i'd give nod to Capela just based on that. Otherwise they're in completely different tier. Not to mention Clint would be half the player without Cp3 and Harden, while Porzingis is playing with bunch of scrubs.
     
  17. darksoul35

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    I would take Capela for our team but the other guy for most other teams.
     
  18. J.R.

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    At Center? Capela, but Porzingis is the better player.
     

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