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Mason Jones: Path to Success...and yours?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by mdinc14, Feb 15, 2021.

  1. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    So far: 0 bids

    In fact, the 3 items in your original post went unsold or were removed by the seller.

    Absolutely nobody is buying Mason Jones memorabilia on the hope that he'll one day be a star.

    At worst he's Lou Williams? Are you a member of Mason's family??
     
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  2. TimDuncanDonaut

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    Been rooting for Mason when he was on the court. #FreeMason.

    That said... that bid.
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  3. mdinc14

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    At worst Lou will is a potential outcome. If he’s in the gym working on his body he can become more than that. If he cares about defense he’s already more than Lou on that end. I think there’s a funny quote out there where Lou intimates he’s not paid to play defense.
     
  4. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Dude sucks. His set up and release is slow as **** and NBA defenders are too quick for him.

    he’s not very athletic either. If you ask me, he’ll be in China or Europe by next season
     
  5. groovemachine

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    He's very skilled but Mason Jones has the quickness and speed of a 38 year old Mark Jackson.
     
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  6. mdinc14

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    do you think that is something that be improved? And do you think he has the work ethic to do it?
     
  7. Roc Paint

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    So you’re saying we can trade him for my cousin

    Go Rockets!
     
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    This. Intrigued to see If the NBA weight room can make a difference.
     
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  9. groovemachine

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    That's the million dollar question, I'm not sure if his athleticism can be improved enough to meet today's NBA. I think 25 years ago a guy with his skills could find a niche easily but the game today seems built on quickness and first step ability above all else. I'm not sure if he'll be in the NBA or another professional league, but I don't doubt his work ethic for a moment.
     
  10. mac_got_this

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    Paul pierce wasn’t that fast but he was skilled and crafty
     
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  11. mdinc14

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    andre Miller, James harden, Luka doncic, joe johnson, etc.
     
  12. mac_got_this

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    Jones should’ve been sent down to gleague. Out of all rookies, he’s the only one that actually look like one
     
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    Right, looks super lost and looks like he don't belong there. KJ Matrin looked like that the 1st time he got action with us. Now he is way way better. Jones don't offer anything imo, rather have A. Brooks.
     
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    Not ready to give up on him but he needs more seasoning and reps. He looked really good initially but now he looks confused...
     
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  15. HorryForThree

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    I think the Mason Jones experiment is coming to a close soon. DJ Augustin will take his place and rightly so. Jones is too slow. His game does not scale to the pros and he lacks offensive moves and plays way too hesitant without good enough shooting or defense to remain in the pros. Lamb will probably join him soon enough.
     
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    Mason Jones = younger Bobby Brown

    he doesn’t belong in the NBA
     
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  17. mac_got_this

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    Yeah with Wilson, Lamb becomes expendable.
     
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  18. mdinc14

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    the rockets will look to re-route augustin to a team that has playoff aspirations. Could easily see the magic or clippers or sixers etc dumping an expiring and a 2nd to us for him.
     
  19. HorryForThree

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    Lamb is unplayable. He is too slow. I was shocked when he scored today (and I think he was too). On defense, the other teams target him brazenly now. He's not ready yet to be in the NBA; maybe he will be at some point, but definitely not know.
     
  20. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    I honestly think they keep him for the season if that's all they get for him. DJ has a pretty decent contract that can be useful in facilitating trades next season.
     

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