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Realistically, do we have the best bench in the NBA?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rox_fan_here, Aug 4, 2010.

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best bench

  1. yes

    28 vote(s)
    37.3%

  2. no

    47 vote(s)
    62.7%
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  1. Rox_fan_here

    Rox_fan_here Member

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    I say yes. Trying to be as analytical as possible and avoid homerism, I honestly don't see a better bench than ours. Your thoughts?
     
    #1 Rox_fan_here, Aug 4, 2010
  2. kidcave9

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    No doubt,brauh ;)
     
    #2 kidcave9, Aug 4, 2010
  3. melvimbe

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    I would think you'd need to have some sort of facts to support the claim if you're trying to be objective and analytical about it. At the very least list out our bench players and other team's players that are generally regarded as deep.
     
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  4. Trackwell

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    Miami hands down is the best :rolleyes:
     
    #4 Trackwell, Aug 4, 2010
  5. Rox_fan_here

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    Your right. Reason being I was short on time and wanted to get everyone elses opinion.
     
    #5 Rox_fan_here, Aug 4, 2010
  6. dharocks

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    Certainly up there. It would be nice if we had a true game-changing sixth man like Terry, Ginobili or Odom (maybe we'll get one back next summer? ;) ) but the current unit is solid.
     
    #6 dharocks, Aug 4, 2010
  7. Rox_fan_here

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    Current Rockets Bench

    Rockets - B.Miller, Battier, Hayes, Bud, Lowry, Hill, PPat

    Some others that are decent...

    Lakers - Blake, Brown, Odom, Barnes, Ratliff

    Orlando - Bass, Anderson, Duhon, Richardson, Pietrus, Gortat, Reddick

    Denver - JR Smith, Al Harrington, Ty Lawson, Anthony Carter, Chris Anderson

    Pheonix - Dudley, Dragic, Childress, Channing Frye, Warrick

    Dallas - Barrea, Beaubois, Chandler, Terry, Stevenson
     
    #7 Rox_fan_here, Aug 4, 2010
  8. RMGEEGEE

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    Orlando looks to be pretty damn stacked :eek:

    J. Taylor could make the difference though.
     
    #8 RMGEEGEE, Aug 4, 2010
  9. Rluvsy

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    Portland's is pretty stacked

    Mills
    Bayless
    Fernandez
    Matthews
    Elliot Williams
    Pryzbilla
    Camby
    Babbitt
    Cunningham
    Pendergraph
    Armon Johnson

    But I agree, our bench is great
     
    #9 Rluvsy, Aug 4, 2010
  10. DontTradeOswalt

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    I was going to say yes, but then I saw Denver's bench. Their loaded
     
    #10 DontTradeOswalt, Aug 4, 2010
  11. Cstyle42

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    Boston's bench if Perkins starts:


    Shaq
    J. Oneal
    Big Baby Davis
    Von Wafer
    Nate Robinson
    I don't think Michael Finley is still on the roster...
    Marquis Daniels
     
    #11 Cstyle42, Aug 4, 2010
  12. T-macsterful1

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    and possibly rasheed, his retirement isn't final yet I believe. They would have so many friggin bigs and so mmannyy options to go with, You got the midrange in Jermaine, the bruiser in shaq and the friggin trey bomber in wallace....all at center lol.....and they're 7' +....omg!
     
    #12 T-macsterful1, Aug 4, 2010
  13. jeffvangundy

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    we have a winner
     
    #13 jeffvangundy, Aug 4, 2010
  14. htownrox1

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    I do think we have the best bench in the league.. The only other bench's that might be able to compete with us would be Denver and Orlando.

    Lets take a look..

    Orlando has - Bass, Anderson, Duhon, Richardson, Pietrus, Gortat, Reddick

    We have - B.Miller, Battier, Hayes, Bud, Lowry, Hill, PatPat, and possibly Taylor.

    Miller can hold his own with Bass. Battier can shut down whoever he gaurds, so no biggie. Hayes will also shut down whoever he gaurds, so another no biggie. Now Bud is a great offensive threat off the bench, but i'm not too sure defensively. Lowry is a freakin beast who could start on many other NBA teams. He's quick, strong, and has a high IQ which is a great combo to have at point. I think he can take on any other back up PG out there. I think Hill will continue to be a project, but I do think he will continue to improve as the season goes on. He should give us solid minutes. Now PatPat is very intriguing. He seems like a vet already and he's only a rookie. I think he could very well take away solid minutes from Hill and possibly Hayes at PF. Taylor could be a darkhorse for the rotation.. But if he does make it, I see pretty good production from him.

    Either, way how can you not like our bench's chances???
     
    #14 htownrox1, Aug 4, 2010
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  16. Noob Cake

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    Nuggets or Magic has the best bench.
     
    #16 Noob Cake, Aug 4, 2010
  17. Rocketboi

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    well actually i dunno about 1....maybe top 5.
    in no order

    Naming the top players that are likely to be in rotation....

    Rockets - Lowry, Budinger, Battier, Hill, Miller, Hayes (no taylor isnt the difference maker)

    Lakers - Blake, Barnes, Odom, Ratliff and Brown(assuming he resigns)

    Celtics - Robinson, Wafer, O'neal, Davis, and maybe O'neal if he does join.

    Magic     - (assuming Bass Starts and Lewis Moves to the 3) Duhon, Pietrus, Richardson, Anderson, Gortat and Reddick

    Nuggets - Lawson, Afflalo, Harrington, Birdman, Carter

    and at 6

    Mavericks     - (assuming Beaubois starts) Barea, Terry, Chandler, Marion, and Stevenson


    Sounds About Right....
     
    #17 Rocketboi, Aug 4, 2010
  18. cyntil8ing

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    I like to think of it in terms of playoffs. Who would you rather log in minutes with?

    In those terms, i think the Celts, the Lakers, and Dallas have better benches going into the coming season.

    Dallas: Haywood, Marion, Stevenson, JT, Barea.
    Lakers: Odom, Vujacic, Barnes, Blake
    Celts: J. O'Neal, S. O'Neal, Davis, Daniels, N. Robinson, Wafer

    Special mention to the Blazers: Przybilla, Camby, Matthews, Fenandez, Bayless with possible meaningful contribution from Babbit. If these guys can get their chemistry going as good as they look on paper, they probably have the best bench.
     
    #18 cyntil8ing, Aug 4, 2010
  19. WNBA

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    In order:

    Nuggets
    Magic
    Mavs
    Blazers
    Lakers
    Celtics
    Raptors
    Rockets
     
    #19 WNBA, Aug 4, 2010
  20. VBG

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    Lol @ people saying Lakers bench is good. Lakers bench was the reason the Lakers almost lost last year. I don't see how Steve Blake is that much better than Farmar. Barnes is just a douche.
     
    #20 VBG, Aug 4, 2010
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