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Ishmael Smith commits to Rockets summer league team

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Moahst, Jun 27, 2010.

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  1. Tom Bombadillo

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    Because he shoots like Rafer Alston...
     
    #21 Tom Bombadillo, Jun 27, 2010
  2. BrooksBall

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    :grin:

    If he has elite court vision to go with his speed, he may be able to get past the size and shooting issues.

    Maybe Dogus Balbay can do the same.
     
    #22 BrooksBall, Jun 27, 2010
  3. Commodore

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    Can someone explain how rights to these players works.

    If he blows up in summer league, do we have his rights, or can anyone sign him?

    What if two teams want to invite the same player, how does that work?
     
    #23 Commodore, Jun 27, 2010
  4. edwardc

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    his size can be a problem
     
    #24 edwardc, Jun 27, 2010
  5. BrooksBall

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    [​IMG]
     
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  6. MrJason

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    In my experience with 'My Player' on NBA 2k10... Summer League doesn't mean the team owns your rights. If you do good in Summer League then you get invited to training camp, preferably by the team that you played for in Summer League because they should have the best scouting reports on you.

    Again.. I got this from a game so I have no idea.
     
    #26 MrJason, Jun 27, 2010
  7. ross84

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    Whats happening is that he's trying to use brooks as bait for one of the big names. With our potential lineup, we won't need a scoring point guard. Lowry would fit perfectly.
     
    #27 ross84, Jun 27, 2010
  8. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Too simple.

    [​IMG]

    :grin:
     
    #28 Juxtaposed Jolt, Jun 27, 2010
  9. BrooksBall

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    If and when they trade Brooks, I highly doubt that undrafted rookie Ishmael Smith will be our backup PG. They'll go out and get a player with more experience that can legitimately handle a starting role should Lowry miss time.
     
    #29 BrooksBall, Jun 27, 2010
  10. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Well, could Brooks, as he was drafted, legitimately handle a starting role behind Alston? Probably not.

    If this kid showcases well on the summer league, I wouldn't be surprised if we signed him to a 10-day contract (and based on that) then as a player for the Rockets.
     
    #30 Juxtaposed Jolt, Jun 27, 2010
  11. BrooksBall

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    When Brooks was drafted, we had 4 or 5 PGs on the roster.

    I honestly don't believe that Morey has any intention of going into the season with this guy as the only back up, regardless who the starting PG is.

    In fact, my guess is that this is purely a move for Summer League and a showcase for the Vipers. I don't see this guy being an NBA player based on the available facts and data.
     
    #31 BrooksBall, Jun 27, 2010
  12. ross84

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    I see your point, but I believe that there's an x-factor. I think chase is more than capable of taking some of that time as the point. Lowry/Chase/Ishmael.
     
    #32 ross84, Jun 27, 2010
  13. Rip Van Rocket

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    He wishes he could shoot like Rafer Alston.

    Ishmael Smith is a worse free throw shooter than Larry Smith(Mr. Mean). Ishmael Smith shot 22% from the college 3p line.
     
    #33 Rip Van Rocket, Jun 27, 2010
  14. DrNuegebauer

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    Guys who can't shoot don't often get drafted - especially not when they are tiny!
     
    #34 DrNuegebauer, Jun 27, 2010
  15. shastarocket

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    LOL, why was he talking about how he could pull up for 3, on a 5 on 0, and drain it?
     
    #35 shastarocket, Jun 27, 2010
  16. WNBA

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    Rondo lite.
     
    #36 WNBA, Jun 28, 2010
  17. rockbox

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    He's smaller and he can't shoot
     
    #37 rockbox, Jun 28, 2010
  18. worzel gummidge

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    The Rockets's depth and youth might've scared away prospects.

    http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/sports/local/100627-rockets-get-ready-for-summer-league
     
    #38 worzel gummidge, Jun 28, 2010
  19. The Drake

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    what should we call him?
     
    #39 The Drake, Jun 28, 2010
  20. Tornadoofsoul6

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    Call me Ishmael.
     
    #40 Tornadoofsoul6, Jun 28, 2010
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