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ClutchFans 2021 NBA Draft Thread (7/29/2021)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jul 28, 2021.

  1. tinman

    tinman Contributing Member
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    Rockets got 4 first rounders
    Wow
    That’s more players than a Mike D’Antoni bench
     
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    Porter is still on probation in my mind.

    His off field stupidity in Cleveland and USC was not that long ago.

    He is still a kid who is prone to doing stupid things.

    He should NOT have this much influence on a billion dollar company.

    Not unless his last name is Fertitta.
     
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    Embracing the "flashy player" tag!

     
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    I'll give you that regarding Porter, but who knows how much it'll benefit him to have a team solidly behind him after his earlier issues?

    Also, just because someone apparently told a few players that if Josh C was still around at #24 we'd pick him doesn't mean Stone did it solely to placate players.
     
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    I'm skeptical, especially because culture is not something that can be changed overnight even with Harden off the team.

    But I'm a Rockets fan so I will hope what you say is correct.
     
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    7:06, his weaknesses like defending in space n below average explosiveness, might confine his further development in this league, furthermore if he can not shoot confidently beyond the arc, he might be no more than a sixth wheel in a offensive system building around a KPJ-Wood-Green core
    imho his comparison:
    optimistic scenario - Mehmet Okur
    less optimistic scenario - Omer Asik
     
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  9. D-rock

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    Slow down hoss!

    We still have 2 more seasons of tanking to do.

    This draft is just the tip of the iceberg, hopefully.
     
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    His FT shooting leads me to believe that he will improve from 3.

    But you are correct, that is the one area that will determine his playability.

    Hope he shocks the world in summer league.

    Rockets will be fielding a very fun team in Vegas!
     
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    :(
     
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    I hate it too.

    But if we're going to do this, then let's do this right.

    And as much as I absolutely hate idea of tanking.

    Picking in top 3 has been a blast!
     
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    In a slightly different light: After last season's betrayals and defections, it's refreshing to see Green, Christopher, KPJ and Martin so enthusiastic about playing together and repping this team and town.
     
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    Murph approves.
     
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    Glad to see you come around on that.
     
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    Oh no!
    It appears that Onu is signing with....gulp....the horse-heads!


    Say it ain't so!
     
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    LOL these comparisons always crack me up, so because he’s Turkish the scenarios both are Turkish players even though he plays nothing like either one? I saw some African name draft pick being compared to Siakam by fans somewhere and it’s so dumb, short-sighted and insulting on some level.
     
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    I do like the film on Ibou Badji!
    Get'er done Stone!



    And with that I'm out!
     
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    This was a great draft all-around.
    Something for everyone.
    3 great picks for the glass half-full guys who want to celebrate and 1 semi-reach for those who want to b****!

    Everybody's happy!!!


    Good night!
     
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    I wish!

    Rockets never worked him out.

     

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