Unlike most of the posters, I hope DMO can be patient and find his niche with this team, he is too naturally gifted, skilled and apprently hard working to not turn into a fine NBA player. I think it is not too far of a stretch to say that if this team was of the mindset to throw DMO the ball in the post last year he could have come very close to matching what Dirk did in his rookie season but that would not have been prudent for a team trying to make the playoffs. On a bad team where rookies are thrown to the wolves DMO would have put up better stats than he did. The Rockets were patient with him and I hope he too can be patient because I believe he can be the player we need alongside Dwight, sooner rather than later. Also to the BBS posters, why so quickly fall into the TJones vs. DMO camp when we have both locked up for the foreseeable future. Their games are very different and they can eahc play a different role for the team that will help the team win. I think for the life of their rookie deals at least, they can coexist and BOTH can help the Rockets win. Lastly, I hope we get to see how this team grows together and all that stands between today and "complete" is chemistry and developement of guy like TJones and DMO, I like'em both. Lastly for real, get a deal done for CSN with ATT!!!!!
He and Jones can be a lethal combo. Whatever the matchup favors or whomever is hot that game plays the most, imo. DD
Lol!!! I had to do a double take because I was definitely ready to scream ROIDS! I agree, if D Mo fills out his frame; he will surprise a lot of people.
If we start the season with Dmo and jones, one of them will breakout for sure. Two superstars on the team, one of them being on the inside drawing double teams near the basket? The awesome thing is I see a huge level of commitment from Dmo and jones to step up to the challenge. They're clearly both working hard this summer. While I've been lobbying for an upgrade at PF, DMo and Jones still have realistic room to grow into fantastic role players. It's a great position to be in for us and for them.
I think D-mo is better than any power forward we have on our team. All he needs is to stay consistent. Last year he was the starter and had it for a few games. All of that was from lack in consistency. He was only a rookie and will get better because he looks and want to learn and get better. And I think he does have better post moves than Terrence Jones and other power forwards we got on our team and better midrange shot and 3 pointer, too. All he needs is consistency.
I don't put a lot into per 36 stats, but D-Mo had a better per 36 minute scoring average than Dirk in their respective rookie seasons. He just needs to continue to put in the work to improve his weaknesses. I'd be thrilled if D-Mo could put up 10 and 5 in maybe 20-25 minutes per game this season.
According to my source, DMo has put on 30+ lbs of muscle since the season ended. That may or may not be an exaggeration, but bottom line is he's actively bulking up and working his ass of in the offseason. I'm excited for his potential if Coach plays him. He's fast, hustles, and can stretch the floor a bit with his range that extends to the 3 point line.
