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Christian Wood is a Rocket (UPDATE : Yes -- it's true)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by treyk3, Nov 20, 2020.

  1. Downtown Sniper

    Downtown Sniper Contributing Member

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    Are you asking how competent I think the NBA is.... or how competent I think the Houston Rockets currently are?

    Ok so the Rockets were the only team who were willing to bank on him being a diamond in the rough, got it. Thanks, that's all I was wanting to know.
     
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  2. MrButtocks

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    People always get fooled by leapers. Lots of people thought Marquese Chriss would feast on alley oops from Harden too. Turns out you need a brain and some coordination to play at a high level, not just pogo sticks for legs. Thankfully, Wood appears to have coordination in spades. Hope he does well here.
     
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  3. Cstyle42

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    You remember Thomas Robinson?
     
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  4. MrButtocks

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    He's had a history of not working hard, showing up late to practices, and not playing defense. He was even cut by a Chinese team, which really shows how bad his dedication was. Even last year Dwayne Casey was benching him for poor defense early on. There is only a half season sample of great play, so there's a good chance he can revert to being unprofessional again after getting a big contract.

    If he had a longer history of good play or never had character issues he would be out of our price range. He is far from a guaranteed product. We're kind of taking a chance here. We could be getting a bargain or a dud.
     
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  5. MrButtocks

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    I didn't consider Robinson an elite athlete. He was B level in terms of quickness and speed.
     
  6. coachbadlee

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    Yeah he tricked me too.
     
  7. Cstyle42

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    Another hyped somewhat high draft pick that was supposed to flourish playing off Harden.
     
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  8. coachbadlee

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    I really believe him seeing how he was on draft night up until now has shown him what it takes to be a star in the NBA. I dont doubt he can be what he was like last season in Detroit. Personally I think if he continues this current pattern of improvement, he can be better. He was only scratching the surface of his talent last season.
     
  9. D-rock

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    THIS is exciting.

     
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    Good Day you 33 year old will only play a few years in the NBA if you ever come over guy!
     
  13. D-rock

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    Christian Wood will be All Star caliber if he can become efficient and consistent passer.

    Especially as the short roller.

    Our 5 out system would be unlocked.

     
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  14. Dr of Dunk

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    THE HYPE MACHINE IS ROLLING!!! :D

    (I hope for once it turns out true)
     
  15. D-rock

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    Me too. *fingers crossed*
     
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    It's good to be excited about the Rockets again. I've stayed optimistic that things would turn alright. Hoping that these players perform and we are looking good in a few months.
     
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    crazy thing is i think he could add elements of both harden AND westbrooks game to his own.
     
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  18. Rudyc281

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    But but @Nook said he don’t pass and has tunnel vision and is a black hole once he gets the ball.
     
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  19. Nook

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    Yeah, he does get tunnel vision and isn’t a very good passer.

    If you haven’t seen him play a lot... you can just look at his turnover to assist numbers... for every two assists he gets, he turns it over three times.
     
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  20. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    In about 1830 total career minutes covering 113 games he has about 68 assists.
     
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