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Hasheem Thabeet to RGV Vipers (UPDATE: Makes his debut)

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  1. DCHAMP

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    Thabeet's debut

    Thabeet score line:
    11 pts, 6 reb, 4 blocks, and 4 fouls

    He played approx. 27 minutes in a 116-94 loss
     
    #101 DCHAMP, Mar 21, 2011
  2. LongTimeFan

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    Comments from anyone who watched? I know someone was saying that he looked out-of-shape.
     
    #102 LongTimeFan, Mar 21, 2011
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    Biggest surprise from that stat line... only 4 fouls in 27 minutes. That at least shows some maturity in his game.
     
    #103 H-TownBBall, Mar 21, 2011
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    Wait...wut?
     
    #104 JVL713, Mar 21, 2011
  5. Dei

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    What do those numbers translate to in the NBA?
     
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  6. Htown's2kFinest

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    Didn't he average like 13pts, 13rebs, 3 blocks in the D-lg before? People always throwing sh%t on the guy cause he was drafted 2nd overall and they think he should be playing like Hakeem.

    He could probably average close to a double-double and be one of the top shot blockers right now, if not the top, if he ever got like 30-33 minutes a game.
     
    #106 Htown's2kFinest, Mar 21, 2011
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    They don't. TWill averaged a triple double in the D-League.
     
    #107 BleedRocketsRed, Mar 21, 2011
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    It shows that he has the potential to be Jordan Hill.

    :grin:
     
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  9. LongTimeFan

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    He probably could get a triple-double right now too if given the minutes. Problem is, it would be a Ricky Davis type triple double; aka not something that makes us a better team. I bet Morey is not feeling optimistic about that deal right now.
     
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    If he got 30 mpg? He doesn't get 30 mpg cause his defense is bad, he can't play offense, and he can't rebound.
     
    #110 robbie380, Mar 21, 2011
  11. DCHAMP

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    #111 DCHAMP, Mar 21, 2011
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    I pretty much agree, but Houston also wanted to take a long shot on a big guy who was pretty good in college and has good athleticism for being 7'3. Remember, they had other deals on the table for Battier.
     
    #112 robbie380, Mar 21, 2011
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    Signed by Kyle Lowry
     
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    Whoa...Antoine Walker is on the Idaho Stampede? That seems pretty crazy.

    Vis a Vis Thabeet -- I know the Rockets wanted that pick and wanted to take a flier on a big kid that (supposedly) has potential, but I really hate the fact that he is going to be taking up around 6 million dollars of cap space as well as a roster spot next season. Those dollars and that roster spot could have been much better utilized.

    My only thought is that Morey is banking on not having a season next year, so is thinking he can get the pick without ever really having to pay Thabeat.
     
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    Can you extend your opinion?
     
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    Bad D? He can blocks like 3 shots, alters 10 more, and clogs the lane to keep players from getting to the basket. I wouldn't call that bad D. Maybe he doesn't move his feet like Hayes but being 7'3" he is gonna effect a lot of things on the defensive side regardless.
     
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    <!-- http://twitter.com/#!/ScottSchroeder/status/50034031315779584 --> <style type='text/css'>.bbpBox50034031315779580 {background:url(http://a0.twimg.com/profile_background_images/187554719/walker_650_101231.jpg) #1A1B1F;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:8px;padding-top:12px;height:40px;border-top:1px solid #fff;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author{line-height:19px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author img{float:left;margin:0 7px 0 0px;width:38px;height:38px} p.bbpTweet a:hover{text-decoration:underline}p.bbpTweet span.timestamp{font-size:12px;display:block}</style> <div class='bbpBox50034031315779580'><p class='bbpTweet'>So Antoine Walker was matched up with Hasheem Thabeet tonight. 'Toine got his first double-double of the season with 26 points, 11 boards.<span class='timestamp'><a title='Tue Mar 22 03:20:17 +0000 2011' href='http://twitter.com/#!/ScottSchroeder/status/50034031315779584'>less than a minute ago</a> via web</span><span class='metadata'><span class='author'><a href='http://twitter.com/ScottSchroeder'><img src='http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1251458764/Hacksaw_normal.jpg' /></a><strong><a href='http://twitter.com/ScottSchroeder'>Scott Schroeder</a></strong><br/>ScottSchroeder</span></span></p></div> <!-- end of tweet -->
     
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  19. Amel

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    the more important thing from the stat line

    he was 5-5, with no TO's

    good job Thabeet
     
    #119 Amel, Mar 21, 2011
  20. meh

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    Thabeet basically needs to stop trying to be Hakeem on D, and more like Yao on D. Just clog the paint with that big frame and block anyone who comes his way. He also doesn't need to be a great rebounder. Just be a "space rebounder" and learn to box out and it's all good.

    Yao on defense and Mutumbo on offense, basically. Not exactly the optimal combo, which would be the other way around, but IMO enough where he can start for many teams in the NBA.
     
    #120 meh, Mar 21, 2011
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