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Nicolas Batum Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by WhoMikeJames, Jun 26, 2008.

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  1. WhoMikeJames

    WhoMikeJames Member

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    They say he's a french Rudy Gay, but I don't want to wait 3 or 4 years for him to come play.

    He looks like he has a lot of potential though, Tmac like body.
     
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  2. TrailerMonkey

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    For a split second I thought he was another undersized PF. Anyways, I can definitely see why we got Tmac backup.
     
    #2 TrailerMonkey, Jun 26, 2008
  3. Illmatic

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    im so F' ing psyched. Hell yeah, he is the truth
     
    #3 Illmatic, Jun 26, 2008
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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    That's pretty much it for me. I just hope I'm eating a big bowl of crow in a few months.
     
    #4 blathersby, Jun 26, 2008
  5. Pringles

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    if it wasn't for last season's draft, i'd be yelling.

    i really really wanted arthur and greene.
     
    #5 Pringles, Jun 26, 2008
  6. Old Man Rock

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    Great Pick and I called it. He looks like a young TMac
     
    #6 Old Man Rock, Jun 26, 2008
  7. Fuzzybear

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    batum is the best player we've ever drafted!! including dream!
     
    #7 Fuzzybear, Jun 26, 2008
  8. Tigerknee

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    Profile please
     
    #8 Tigerknee, Jun 26, 2008
  9. Winrockets

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    Yessss, who needs the Tmac of Greece when we have the Tmac of France! :D
     
    #9 Winrockets, Jun 26, 2008
  10. Ziggy

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    Finally. Gerald Green talk will die. Hopefully.
     
    #10 Ziggy, Jun 26, 2008
  11. SuperS32

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    Great potential. I like the pick a lot. Between he, Chalmers, Arthur, and Greene, I don't think the Rockets could have gone wrong.

    I just wonder when he will join the roster or if he will stay in France for a few more years.
     
    #11 SuperS32, Jun 26, 2008
  12. WhoMikeJames

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    edit...
     
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  13. Omer

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    We cockblocked the Spurs...2 years in a row baby.

    Good job, lets hope this guy can contribute a little next season with his length and athleticism.
     
    #13 Omer, Jun 26, 2008
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    parker and diaw turned out ok.

    bust out the champagne and foie gras!
     
    #14 tinman, Jun 26, 2008
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    Rudy Gay esque I'd say. Athletic, can do everything, but just lacks putting it all together. Not enough heart. Gay proved that wrong, so perhaps batum can too.
     
    #15 dwaldman, Jun 26, 2008
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    I'm optimistic but honestly don't know who this kid is.

    The big question is did we get the best available player or draft by need?
     
    #16 v3.0, Jun 26, 2008
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    So this guy is a future hall of famer?
     
    #17 TXRoxBBall, Jun 26, 2008
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    #18 Tigerknee, Jun 26, 2008
  19. buiyahkah

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    we do not need a project player...we need help NOW!!
     
    #19 buiyahkah, Jun 26, 2008
  20. Angkor Wat

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    Lets see if the Rockets bring Green to the Summer League team. If not, Green is good as gone.
     
    #20 Angkor Wat, Jun 26, 2008
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