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ClutchFans 2022 NBA Draft Thread (6/23/2022)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jun 22, 2022.

  1. spankz141

    spankz141 Member

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    How can the Rockets select a player that did not workout for them?
     
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    Now don’t let me down Stone
     
  3. Rockets34Legend

    Rockets34Legend Contributing Member

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    This is insane. Who everyone projected #1 is now coming to the Rockets. Crazy!
     
  4. Francis3422

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    Don't know how to feel. I really came to like Paolo so I feel dissapointed but there are many aspects to taking Smith that make it easier to commit to Sengun (who I love). Oh well. Is what it is. I am sure Orlando wanted a kings ransom to move up.
     
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    I prefer Jabari over Chet
     
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    I was all-in on Jabari for fit but recently after listening to Duncan & Hollinger breakdown his incredibly low percentile of being able to get around his man in college I think that may have been a huge red flag for these teams.
     
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  7. DatRocketFan

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    i wanna not draft jabrai just to spite him.

    Dude didn't even want to workout for us.
     
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    yes. I think Rockets twitter was pushing Paolo because they wanted Jabari.
     
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    Paolo reminds me of Boozer. I'm okay with that pass.
     
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    How did Jabari slide? What don’t we know?
     
  11. rpr52121

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    He could be an elite shooter with range and become an All-NBA 1st team defender. That could make him a starter for a decade, a great No 2/No 3 that helps out a No. 1 star because his elite skills fleshes out Green's weakness.

    There is no No.1 on title team in this years draft, everyone kept trying to make it seem like one of these 3 guys are one, but none appear to be unless they make giant leaps in their skills sets.
     
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    Jabari is a perfect fit!
     
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    Don't trade down!!! Don't trade down!!!
     
  14. Salvy

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    Didn't even want Paolo or Chet, I wanted Jabari the whole time.....
     
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    Banchero and Jabari pissed
     
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  17. TheRealist137

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    Don't think, pick Jabari.
     
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    Clutch always wanted Jabari smith right
     
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    Holy fkin Chet! We’re getting Jabari!!

    OMG WHAT IS GOING ON!

    Clutch gonna get lit tonight!
     
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