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ClutchFans 2009 NBA Draft Thread (6/25/2009)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jun 21, 2009.

  1. iconoclastic

    iconoclastic Member

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    Just because they are white doesn't mean that's why I compared the two...when Wally came into this league he was a great athlete and could shoot the 3, but sucked on defense and shied away from contact.
     
  2. Egghead

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    who do yall think has a better shot on making the team Chase or Jermaine?
     
  3. J.R.

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    Chase
     
  4. Xcellerator

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    No doubt, Chase.
     
  5. roslolian

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    Probably White. Assuming we sign Wafer back, its gonna be three-way battle between White, Chase and Taylor. But something tells me we're packaging some of these guys for a trade. Les isn't Paul Allen, you don't spend 2.5 million dollars just for someone you're not even sure will make the team...
     
  6. Chuck 4

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    Or someone that you plan on trading...
     
  7. TheGreat

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    Both make it.

    Chase replaces Deke

    Taylor replaces Wafer
     
  8. dkoune

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    chase is like 6'7
     
  9. eman

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    Dionte Christmas didn't get drafted?
     
  10. ralphacy

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    He aint Paul Allen but he sure making lots and lots of money!

    Damn I love the Rockets organization!!!!
     
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    I think Jermaine Taylor is gonna be Donte Green 2.0, meaning that they are gonna tell him to shoot and score a lot of points in the summer league so that his stock soars, and morey has yet another tradeable asset. Dude said it himself in an interview- hes a scorer

    otherwise- energy off the bench I would guess. I just dont see the rockets drafting 'projects' when yao is in his last year, and the rockets are approaching a crossroads.
     
  12. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Not impressed, 3 guys who will probably be out of the league in 2 or 3 years.

    DD
     
  13. Rocketrock

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    Not sure, I remember Morey said James White could go to the first round this year if he's in the draft.

     
  14. aussie rocket

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    You don't give Morey enough credit DD.

    Really good chance this nets us something down the track.

    Lets wait n see what Morey does with FA's.
     
  15. BMoney

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    Given the track record Morey has, why would you be so dismissive before these players even stop on the court? It boggles the mind.
     
  16. ROXTXIA

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    Jeez, dude, give Morey some credit. Maybe these guys are diamonds-in-the-rough, or, at least, "genuine faux diamelles" (cheesy old infomercials), and now Morey can afford to make a larger trade?

    I mean, damn, talk about cynical.
     
  17. worzel gummidge

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    Donte was projected as a lottery pick. The hype and expectations were there.On the other hand, Taylor is another under radar pick, ie if he works out.
     
  18. Chiron

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    My guess is that some of these players are going to be with going to the suns or what ever team DM planning a trade with.

     
  19. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    What track record?

    He has made good trades, but if you look at the draft picks....

    Donte Green - too early to tell.
    Dorsey - sucks
    Landry - great pick
    Brooks - Adelman' s selection

    If he can flip some of these assets to get a proven player than great, but this team is trying to win now....NONE of these players will help one iota towards that goal....

    I am hopeful that he is going to flip some of them....in trades.....because as keeper picks, I really don't like any of them.

    DD
     
  20. Chuck 4

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    DD is usually cynical. Or at the very least, skeptical. Its part of what makes him so legendary around these parts.

    :D
     

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