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Even if we have the worst record, do you honestly believe we'll get the top pick?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Plowman, Jan 21, 2023.

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Even if we have the worst record, do you honestly believe we'll get the top pick?

  1. Yes. And, I still believe in Santa Claus & the Easter Bunny.

  2. No - It's rigged. Too much talent here already.

  3. Maybe, maybe not...I don't know. But it's not rigged.

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  1. RocketsFido

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    All I know is if the Spurs get him, the league is 100% rigged.
     
    #21 RocketsFido, Jan 21, 2023
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    LaMelo and San Antonio need major help…the Rockets will be picking 3rd or worse
     
    #22 Reeko, Jan 21, 2023
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  3. txtodd

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    Yep. Also Josh Christopher's 3P% for the year, if you round up.
     
    #23 txtodd, Jan 21, 2023
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  4. clos4life

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    We're getting Wemby, guaranteed. And if not...
    [​IMG]
     
    #24 clos4life, Jan 21, 2023
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  5. Dobbizzle

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    Genuinely never understood why people think the NBA would ever get away with rigging the lottery. A bunch of owners would just split off and create their own league if the league was cheating them out of a fair shot at the best talent to give it to their preferred destination.
     
    #25 Dobbizzle, Jan 21, 2023
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  7. Haymitch

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    I'm from the future and we did indeed draft Wemby #1 overall.
     
    #27 Haymitch, Jan 21, 2023
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    I believe it was very possible that at one point the league rigged picks.

    The process is now overseen by Ersnt and Young, and it is highly unlikely to be tampered with.
     
    #28 larsv8, Jan 21, 2023
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    I knew the draft was rigged when Cleveland got the first pick when LeBron came out. We’re definitely due imo, but I know the league doesn’t want Wemby in Houston.
     
    #30 maj21, Jan 21, 2023
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  11. jim1961

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    What I believe is that the worst record gives us the best chance.
    If there was a better alternative for finishing the season that is realistic, I would be all for it.
    I am not sure I can say I want our guys to be the worst team in the league, but if we are, there is a pot of gold that might be there for the taking.
     
    #31 jim1961, Jan 21, 2023
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  12. Shark44

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    This is what I think will happen. It's too good of a feel good story for SAT and Pop.
     
    #32 Shark44, Jan 21, 2023
  13. Salvy

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    If Silas goes to the lottery then yes, there is no way they don't call Houston 1st after seeing that smile in fear of turning it into a frown. No but in all seriousness, If Silas does go I do believe we get Wemby. Dude has tons of luck with challenges and I think it can carry over to the lottery.
     
    #33 Salvy, Jan 21, 2023
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  14. Yetti

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    I can assure you if God is willing we will get the first pick!
    SO BETTER SAY YOUR PRAYERS TO ASK FOR GODS HELP!!! Y
     
    #34 Yetti, Jan 21, 2023
  15. Yetti

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    In No way will the Basketball fraternity allow Pop to Have the first Pick, A case for the Supreme Court !!! What !! Y
     
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    Spurs getting another #1 pick after the Admiral and Duncan, would have the people saying league is rigged.
     
    #36 TimDuncanDonaut, Jan 21, 2023
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  17. duluth111222

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    What’s the alternative?

    As long as we don’t fall below #2, I’m good.
     
    #37 duluth111222, Jan 21, 2023
  18. Ancient Moabite

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    Its not so much rigged, but ''planned'' that way, its a reason why certain players would tweet out congratulating who would be getting the top pick before the draft even started, I think Mutombo did that some yrs back when Philly or some team got 1st overall pick

    All those teams work in unison and they only care about $, so most only want a talent they can use to sell tickets/merchandise, which all teams have for most part, just on diff tiers

    Those owners are just front men who run the institution, the real shot callers are in the shadows and can shut this league or any league down if the owners try to create something new as you mentioned

    The only ones getting cheated are the fans, some fanbases more so than others
     
    #38 Ancient Moabite, Jan 21, 2023
  19. Dobbizzle

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    And you seriously believe all that you just wrote? Sounds like typical wackjob conspiracy theory nonsense to me. Especially when you start on about the "shot callers in the shadows." I bet you believe the Rothschild family runs the world too... :rolleyes::confused:
     
    #39 Dobbizzle, Jan 21, 2023
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  20. Mr Woods

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    And a team executive is in the actual room when the balls are flying around. So I get what you’re saying.

    But why not air that live? Why do it so secretive in a closed room with no cell phones?
     
    #40 Mr Woods, Jan 21, 2023
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