clutch: source says rockets want 1 of 4-5 PG's expected to go lottery

Brandon Jennings would be great but hes still kind of small as well.

Im guessing we're going for a bigger backcourt.

 

does anyone think Houston sees curry as a point? Curry would then have to be included

Rubio, curry, jennings, evens, and flynn....i dont think teague is expected to go in the lottery...i'd put lawson in there before teague.....i just keep thinking Lawson is a player morey would want, not that he's the main one they want, but i think he's on their list if they get a later lottery pick.

 

Rubio was running a Olympic team that played VERY well, and Rubio was 17 years old.

It's easy to say he's overrated, but if you are going to say that, you should say why! Back it up. What is your basis for that statement?

I've heard the talk that he isn't that good of a shooter, but I've not heard too many weaknesses beyond that. Jason Kidd was never a good shooter. But Jason Kidd got you 10 assists a game for what seemed like a decade.

Point guards distribute the ball and make their teams run smoothly. Passing point guards have longer stretches of success over shooting point guards.

 

I don't think it's a, Morey is content with one out the bunch, it's more, the rumors are for real, the Rockets do want to move up and draft one of these PG's.

..we just don't know who Morey is targetting.

Basically we can kill the Harden/Thabeet talk, like we were talking in the other thread

 

I think Memphis, Sacramento, Washington, Minny and GSW are the spots we're targetting.

I think Rubio and Evans and Jennings are who we're thinking about, with Steph Curry an intriguing possibilty.

If AB can play point, why can't Steph?

Steph is the better 3 ball shooter, and can create his own shot.

Playing with a big man like Yao doesn't hurt either.

 

i dont think he's that overrated, just not a future great...i do think he's a lot like kidd in talent, but visually looks more like nash when he moves...the difference i see between him and kidd though is kidd's rebounding ability, which was a big reason why he's such a great fast break point...kidd also has strength and later in his career had extra bulk, which helps him defend well and also finish inside. Based on what i see fromt he Spanish players, it seems like they dont like weight training or putting on mass...not sure if its cultural or just part of the ball program they gorw up in...Marc Gasol is the only exception and i think he's got a sweet tooth. So that being said, i don't see Rubio having the strength or size to be as effective as kidd on defense or finishing at the rim.

What i notice about kidd's shot is that when it counts he can make a solid %, almost as if he turns on a switch...i'm not sure if rubio has that ability...if he can't shoot well and can't finish strong or defend well, he's going to struggle...not to mention he's also slow laterally on defense.

 

If they are trying to trade for a lottery pick PG to groom, I think it's safe to say that they have given up on Yao/McGrady or even Yao experiment. It's not very realistic to have championship dreams with rookie PG leading the team. Given Yao's health and McGrady's health/mental issues it is a wise move. They will keep Yao but probably not have him be the guy that they build the franchise around.

 

is johnny flynn really going to be much better than brooks or lowry? either go for rubio or just get a solid PG who can shoot.

 

damn im ready for next season

 

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yeah those are the 4 i'm thinking now as well....although they are good picks i can't see curry being an upgrade over brooks, he's a more consistent shooter, but he's not as fast with the ball as Brooks and he's not a great passing point, so he may just end up being a spot shooter.

I hear evans is not very efficient though, kind of wild at times with an inconsistent shot, which is terrible if you're playing with yao, so i'm not sure if that's morey's type of player...especially if we give up brooks for him and then we have two bad shooting points...i

 

I would be willing to bet $100 that Morey is targeting Rubio or Curry in this draft. They make the most sense in Adelman's system.

And what if we have a trade worked out with NO for CP3, Chandler, and Peja for McGrady, Cook, other talent, and one of Rubio or Curry?

We are after Rubio or Curry.

 

Waiting for the "Why need a lottery pick when you can have Patty Mills for cheaper" responses, I don't get why some of you guys love him so much.

 

actually let me take back what i said about curry's passing...he's underrated as a passer, still not great, but could be solid...i could see him adding some weight to help him on D....deadly shot...hits big shots, wants to take the big shots.....i think this is who they really want..it's the only one who works because he has a shot, can score, and pass..i dont think they're worried about defense much.

 

Maybe it is a move to keep Yao in Houston!

JVG mentioned Yao refused twice to extend his contract with the rockets.

We all know that the rockets lack a player who can pass the ball to Yao consistently.

 

It could be a Nicolas Batum move all over again, ie drafting a player to force a trade.

Then again, Lowry will be an expiring contract. Rockets could look to make the most of that by either trading Lowry or keep him but draft for the future, ie beyond next season.

Coaches do like having three PGs on their roster. So drafting a third PG mighn't mean an exit for either Brooks or Lowry.

I wonder who the Rockets consider as the top 4-5 PGs? Playmaking was an issue which the Rockets acknowledged. So maybe Rubio, Flynn, Lawson, Holiday..?

 

That they are going for a lottery pick PG and not a established player is what's telling.

A rookie PG will take a few years to get to championship level play, IF ever.

Yao is not getting any younger.

This is the reverse of the Battier acquisition. Young talents were bypassed for Battier on a lottery pick because Rockets thought the time was now. I guess Rockets finally learned a lesson.

 

Boy, extending contract is for future!!!

If there is a lottery pick PG who can be next nash, jkidd, cp3, or dwill, the rockets will consider it.

 

I think if they drafted in the lottery they'd expect that player to contribute immediately.

 

The point guard I want is not in the draft. I wish Morey could get Russell Westbrook in a Rockets uniform.