We traded him because he clearly did not fit the vision for our core at the time. I question anyone’s Rockets knowledge who thinks otherwise.
As much crap Jabari gets from this fanbase (myself included), I have to keep reminding myself he's one of the youngest players on our team so he has alot more room to develop. Also, I doubt he'll be demanding a 30m+ extension like Green so his contract will be much more team friendly. Also, you can't teach length and Jabari does have length so there is always hope for him to turn the corner and improve to remain consistent both on offense and defense.
I wouldn't be so sure Bari won't be in line for a major extension. I wouldn't be surprised if he signed something akin to Jalen Johnson's extension if he continues to play well.
I’m (eyeballs) seeing massive improvement. It looks like he has smoothed out the mechanics on the three-point shot, and I love it when he pulls up for three in semi-transition. You can tell that he has working on his ability to get to the rim from time to time.
From a team construction perspective, it is uncommon to build around 3-4 core players. Teams typically build around 2 top players with star potential, and then players 3 and below are traded/drafted/signed to complement the stars. This is because it is really hard to pay 3 top players full salaries. The current Rockets are more balanced because we're young. This same dynamic is the reason OKC traded us Harden.
Jabari's TS% is now higher than last season and the highest of his career. Keegan Murray as an example in the same draft somehow is 24 and shooting worse every season. With his 3 pt % under 30 now.
I know he was in foul trouble, but I still would’ve went with Jabari until he fouls out, instead of Dillon going 0-11
Dillon had a bad game. I don't blame him for being in the game, that's on Ime. That foul to send it in to overtime was one of the dumbest decisions I have ever seen. He is in because he's a vet that's supposed to know better. Oh well, he will start as long as we are winning consistently. Ime is too conservative to be proactive and Dillon has played the best of his career to start the season. If his shot continues to regress there is no logical reason to continue to start him. Vet or no, Amen is a much better and smarter player than Dillon.
Has anyone noticed him doing something different with his shot? Seems like things are going better for him recently.
