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Here's who the Rockets could take

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by I Like The Rockets, Jun 10, 2001.

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  1. I Like The Rockets

    I Like The Rockets New Member

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    And its not Pau Gasol. Any name that you hear the Rockets are high on, know for sure they aren't even considering them. Its all one big smokescreen. In fact, I would be willing to bet my somewhat simplistic screen name that Rudy is higher on Troy Murphy than he is on Gasol. And I wouldn't be very surprised if we chose him. But, be warned, the Rockets will almost certainly use that 23rd pick on someone projected to be a 2nd rounder. Does Terence Morris ring a bell...?

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    Morris, to me, is a given. The rest of the draft I'm not so sure about.

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    I can definitely see a Troy Murphy in Rudy's sites with that first pick. A big man that can shoot 20-footers, has an NBA body, and has impressed people in off-season workouts. This kind of complements our guards especially with the new rules, no?

    What's interesting is whether or not he'd be willing to take a chance on Radmanovic.

    I'm assuming Gasol will be gone by the time they pick if they haven't traded up.

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    I really believe that Rudy has found a better "Murphy" in Nate Huffman who is a proven competitor from the european champion Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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    #4 nejyh, Jun 12, 2001
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    I've seen Huffman play many a times, and he is nothing to get excited about. If he worked out for the Rockets, it was only out of courtesy on the Rockets part.

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    I believe that if the Rockets keep all three pick, which is highly inlikely, they will take Radmasnovic at 18 and Terrance Morris at 23. The pick at 13 is anyone's guess. I think the Rockets will package 13 and 18 to move up, I've heard that this deal is on the table for both Vancouver and New Jersey.

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    Maybe we will keep all three and draft Murphy,Radman,and Morris!

    Im not for sure so Im asking but can Murphy play the 4 in the NBA?Im sure he can but how effective,he seems to be a tweener to me,but I still like him but would rather have Gasol,and if Shandon leaves which I dont think will happen but if it does we should pick up Jefferson to fill his role,IMO.

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