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KMJ to SG?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by VoR, Aug 4, 2021.

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  1. VoR

    VoR Member

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    I think of all the players we have that have the most MJ feel to them, it’s KMJ. I have never seen a marginal talent in the 2nd round grow as quickly as this kid last season. I’m certain the league is paying attention. I think that he is really getting a feel for the NBA speed and for his 3 ball. Does anybody else feel like he plays more like a 2 than a 3? Do you think his game will suffer if he adds 15-20 lbs?

    His ceiling is really high and he has some incredible ball hawk instincts.
     
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    Wait…so you want him to gain 20lbs AND play SG? Correct?
     
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    I made a thread about this and said it would be in our best interest if he could play the primarily. Year he has hops but he’s still undersized to be a big. He’s not the same as Hayes or Draymond. He can’t take advantage of the bigger matchups being smaller than them. We can’t play the PNR with him.
     
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    Did you say MJ and KMJ :eek:
     
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    Jalen Green has a MJ feel. Michael Jackson.
     
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  6. VoR

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    No, I’m saying he’d be better at SF with 20 more pounds, but he might lose some of his bounce, which I am not in favor of.
     
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    KMJ should play SF.
     
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  8. VoR

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    For pure athleticism, yes. He has massive potential. Watching how quickly he grows has changed my expectations on him.
     
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    Revoke OP's thread-starting privileges
     
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    Facts. He wore that Michael Jackson “Billie Jean” sequined glove suit to the draft with the Jackson 5 “Dancing Machine” curly afro and bell bottoms.

    [​IMG]
     
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    He's closer to a 4 than a 2. He's developing and improving, but right now he can't create off the dribble at all, so he can't play the 2 at this point.

    If he develops enough playmaking ability and a consistent 3, he'll be a very good 3
     
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    Dumbass gotta dumbass.
     
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    I don’t think you need to be all that stout to play in today’s NBA. I would prefer he play at a weight that does not impact his hops or speed.
     
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    I genuinely don't remotely see a 2 guard in KMJ at all. If he gets his 3 consistently and gets a little more agile on the perimeter (especially on D) he has all the tools to be a fantastic SF though. I think he could even have all-star potential if he puts all the pieces together. Could turn out to be a huge draft steal once it's all said and done.
     
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    I mean with kpj/jalen/Tate/Kmj/garuba and wood…that’s positionless basketball at its finest with some added d from kpj/jalen/wood and added o from garuba

    I know that’s expecting a lot of growth…but im a homer, sue me
     
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    I have him as a 4/3.

    No doubt he's been great value and shows real potential.
     
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    How do you know how MJ feels and when did you manage to feel KMJ up?
     
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    Can’t dribble and can’t shoot. So what are we talking about here?
     
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    I'm confused. Jalen is a SG. He's probably our most talented player, at least in time. Why do we want KMJ to play his position?
     
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  20. Fulgore

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    Nah small forward is where he should be. We have our sg for the future
     
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