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[chron] Rockets to bring in former King Justin Williams

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Faos, Mar 6, 2008.

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  1. BackNthDay

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    Exactly, dude is not a point or passer. Always the best case scenario for him is to the shoot the rock. Downtown Luther Brown. Luther, when they start giving points for passing, pass the rock until then shoot, shoot, and shoot.
     
    #41 BackNthDay, Mar 6, 2008
  2. Old Man Rock

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    He actually shot 55% in college. So there is hope he can at least get back to that level. But the bottom line is he is insurance in case Deke or someone else goes down and he shouldn't be getting too many minutes.
     
    #42 Old Man Rock, Mar 6, 2008
  3. Angkor Wat

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    Well, we do have Gerald Green who can play the wing. If we desperately need that size, we can always play him. Doubt he gets much time aside from garbage minutes though.
     
    #43 Angkor Wat, Mar 6, 2008
  4. ralphabetsoup

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    Green needs to wear an earpiece remote radio system so TMac can give him play-by-play remote-control instruction when Green is on the court...

    Tmac: 'Slam it, slam it!'...

    Tmac: 'Get back on D, G'...

    Tmac: 'Shoot the 3, shoot it!'

    Tmac: 'Hard foul, hard foul'

    :mad:
     
    #44 ralphabetsoup, Mar 6, 2008
  5. smoothie

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    great pick up.

    mostly insurance for this season, but next (with deke retiring) he may pas chuck for the last big man spot in the rotation.

    young, very athletic and strong, rebounder and shot blocker.

    he and landry will scare unathletic teams.
     
    #45 smoothie, Mar 6, 2008
  6. solid

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    I have a very good feeling about this move, very good. This could prove to be a steal. I have the same feeling about Green. This team is getting younger and better.
     
    #46 solid, Mar 6, 2008
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    This is the only video I could find on Justin Williams. First half are Garcia highlights and the second part at about 1:25 or Williams highlights.
     
    #47 Htowns_Finest, Mar 6, 2008
  8. Dave_78

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    Never seen the guy play but it sounds like he is only good for 6 fouls at the NBA level. I guess at this point in the season anyone worth having on your squad has already been picked up. I guess he is insurance if Deke goes down.
     
    #48 Dave_78, Mar 6, 2008
  9. solid

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    Better than that. Raw, but huge upside. Very athletic.
     
    #49 solid, Mar 6, 2008
  10. Tonaaayyyy

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    Excellent pick up by the Rockets! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    #50 Tonaaayyyy, Mar 6, 2008
  11. Angkor Wat

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    Green is young and raw with lots of talent, not r****ded.
     
    #51 Angkor Wat, Mar 6, 2008
  12. Tonaaayyyy

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    This guy is definitely a STEAL! Tremendous upside, Extreme Athleticism, has youth and potential and out hustles people on the court.
     
    #52 Tonaaayyyy, Mar 6, 2008
  13. Dave_78

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    It seems all of the guys who have seen him play are excited so I withdraw my cynicism.
     
    #53 Dave_78, Mar 6, 2008
  14. Yao4REAL

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    He's a really good blocker. I believe he will be the best blocker for the Rockets beside Yao. He could play along with Yao to create that twin towers that just block the hell out of anyone trying to penetrate.
     
    #54 Yao4REAL, Mar 6, 2008
  15. Tonaaayyyy

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    Rockets need to lock him up, we definitely need this guy in the playoffs.
     
    #55 Tonaaayyyy, Mar 6, 2008
  16. Rockets34Legend

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    I love this pickup, but we have to be patient and see if he can adjust to the Adelman offense.

    I think Battier and Hayes will teach him the same stuff as they taught Scola and Landry.
     
    #56 Rockets34Legend, Mar 6, 2008
  17. playlife

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    better than Deke?? :)
     
    #57 playlife, Mar 6, 2008
  18. Angkor Wat

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    I much rather have a veteran big with some experience. CATO!!! :cool:
     
    #58 Angkor Wat, Mar 6, 2008
  19. saleem

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    I'm very glad with this move. Who will be cut? I think it will be Bobby Jones.
     
    #59 saleem, Mar 6, 2008
  20. BigBenito

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    Bobby Jones' 10 day contract is expiring. No cutting is needed.
     
    #60 BigBenito, Mar 6, 2008
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