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If the Rockets get the 1st overall pick in the upcoming draft, who should they get?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by nguyen3706, Apr 23, 2012.

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Who should the Rockets take with the #1 overall pick?

  1. Anthony Davis

    41 vote(s)
    83.7%

  2. Kidd Gilchrist

    2 vote(s)
    4.1%

  3. Austin Rivers

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%

  4. Peyton Siva

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%

  5. Andre Drummond

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%

  6. Brad Beal

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. Thomas Robinson

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Fab Melo

    2 vote(s)
    4.1%

  9. Perry Jones III

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%
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  1. nguyen3706

    nguyen3706 Member

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    I know this might sound a bit crazy, but let's assume the lotto balls do us a big a favor (like in 2002 and 1984), or we do a blockbuster trade with a team that does get it with a star player like dragic or scola. Considering this might be one of the deepest drafts ever, a first pick, unlike in previous years will have a larger than usual impact on the team that picks them.

    The consensus first pick seems to be Anthony Davis, and while this should be a no-brainer pick to take, in the Rockets case might not be. Think about it, we're already loaded with big men, like Scola, PP, Camby , Dalembert, Parsons, Motiejūnas, so adding another big, even though talented, wouldn't address our real needs. Our needs are at the wing, and drafting a player like Austin Rivers would satisfy that. I know that he's projected later in the first round, but this guy has the "it" factor. He has a sensational first step, sensational finishing ability around the rim, and elite ball handling skills. His stock seemed to drop during the college season, because he had to play in a conservative Duke system where his incredible offensive skills are somewhat handicapped. He's going to be star, he's too good offensively, and would contribute right away.
     
    #1 nguyen3706, Apr 23, 2012
  2. Brandyon

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    And with the number one overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, the Orland Magic pick..................... Shaun Livingston!!!!
     
    #2 Brandyon, Apr 23, 2012
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    IBTL.
     
    #3 TEXNIFICENT, Apr 23, 2012
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    Who the EFF wouldnt take Davis??
     
    #4 JMAD21, Apr 23, 2012
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    We may have officially ran out of things to discuss on here, lol
     
    #5 atomicanderz, Apr 23, 2012
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    because talking about average topics sounds even more mediocre
     
    #6 daywalker02, Apr 23, 2012
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    Extraordinarily unlikely, but you'd have to be an idiot not to take Anthony Davis.
     
    #7 Depressio, Apr 23, 2012
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    Obviously fab melo
     
    #8 ThatBoyNick, Apr 23, 2012
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    Hands down Peyton siva franchise changer
     
    #9 Jmcballer88, Apr 23, 2012
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    So let me get this right.

    If you had the #1 pick you would pick a guy that may not even be a lottery pick?

    Ummm no.

    If you have a shot at the next superstar what you do is take him and trade everyone else at that position. If you don't want to take him you just move down...you don't take such a big reach.
     
    #10 JayGoogle, Apr 23, 2012
  11. ObamaFan

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    Peyton Siva with the number 1 overall pick haha
     
    #11 ObamaFan, Apr 23, 2012
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    ^This.
     
    #12 gmoney411, Apr 23, 2012
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    In the grand schemes of probabilities, I love our 0.5% chance at Anthony Davis
     
    #13 Noob Cake, Apr 23, 2012
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    Im a huge morey supporter but if by gods grace we get the number one pick and use it on someone other than anthony davis I would go insane.
     
    #14 johnnydeezy1, Apr 23, 2012
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    Will the world end tomorrow?

    Same thing. Dont worry about it.
     
    #15 comehere2, Apr 23, 2012
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    I would not be surprise guys. Stern owe us one.
     
    #16 T-Slack, Apr 23, 2012
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    What if we passed on him and then he turned into Hasheem Thabeet?
     
    #17 AirBud#10, Apr 23, 2012
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