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Rockets re-acquire Josh Smith in trade with Clippers

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Amel, Jan 22, 2016.

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Do you like the Josh Smith trade for the Rockets?

  1. YES

    539 vote(s)
    96.3%

  2. NO

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    3.8%
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  1. sealclubber1016

    sealclubber1016 Member
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    Awesome

    Ball movement was brilliant, but his instant defensive presence was even more important. With him in the fold, we might start playing defense again.
     
    #601 sealclubber1016, Jan 22, 2016
  2. roxallways

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    Josh has skill sets that this team really missed so it's good to have him back.
     
    #602 roxallways, Jan 22, 2016
  3. oakdogg

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    Where were you when I started a thread saying this in the offseason??? Look it up - it's something like "Josh Smith is Underrated." If you look at the stats in there, you will see you are right on! I don't know how to look up old threads like that. :(
     
    #603 oakdogg, Jan 22, 2016
  4. Fawkward

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    He scored 2 points on 1-10 shooting against the Bucks...
     
    #604 Fawkward, Jan 22, 2016
  5. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Morey's belief in KJ caused lots of grief this season. Because of KJ, we lost out of Scola and Josh, probably cost McHale his job.
     
    #605 rockbox, Jan 22, 2016
  6. Jturbofuel

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    Josh does two things which we have been missing
    Defend
    Moves the ball

    I like the move and I know he takes r****ded 3's at times but he was shooting better than ever last season when he was here for some reason. He also plays well with Dwight and gets him easy dunks and D12 does the same for him when they are on the floor together. I would much rather see those 2 dunking the ball than the other players shooting contested 3's and missing more than they make.
     
    #606 Jturbofuel, Jan 22, 2016
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    That's about all he did wrong. He was finding the open man, playing defense, and hustling for loose balls. And even the missed shots could be explained away by how crazy his day has been just getting to H-Town.
     
    #607 count_dough-ku, Jan 22, 2016
  8. sealclubber1016

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    Try watching the game and not the box score.
     
    #608 sealclubber1016, Jan 22, 2016
  9. DreamShook

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    Morey offered Smith more freaking money!

    But I agree, If Josh Smith was on the roster Mchale would still be the coach.
     
    #609 DreamShook, Jan 22, 2016
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    Yeah, his shot selection wasn't bad at all. Just missed some easy ones that he'll usually make.

    Looked good overall.
     
    #610 bmd, Jan 22, 2016
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    Look at that passing! Best move of the season so far Morey! Bringing back the unsung hero! Watch this team finally start to gel...
     
    #611 tycoonchip, Jan 22, 2016
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    dude played great....and helped TJ actually play defense....and he flew all over the country tonight....so yeah dont mind his shooting.....
     
    #612 gfab-babyboi, Jan 22, 2016
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    No he didn't. He didn't offer him the entire MLE. KJ got 3M out of that.
     
    #613 saleem, Jan 22, 2016
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    He got a larger offer than what LA gave him.
     
    #614 mikol13, Jan 22, 2016
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    Morey offered Smith more money than the Clippers!!!!!!!!!

    Why should Josh get the whole MLE when he got bought out and sitting on piles of cash?
     
    #615 DreamShook, Jan 22, 2016
  16. saleem

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    Sure, but he probably was disappointed that the Rockets didn't give him the max
    that they could offer. All that is over now though, I am happy that Josh is back.
    I was always concerned that we would struggle without him, despite his flaws.
    Signing KJ was ok, but not at Josh's expense.
     
    #616 saleem, Jan 22, 2016
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    Players have big ego's, that is the reality.
     
    #617 saleem, Jan 22, 2016
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    Josh's energy was awesome & infectous. We only had 11 TO's. :eek: Welcome back Josh!
     
    #618 MONON, Jan 22, 2016
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    I agree, but it wasn't about the money with Josh it was about the role he wanted on the team.

    Doc lied to Smith and Morey was honest. You saying Morey should have lied?
     
    #619 DreamShook, Jan 22, 2016
  20. sealclubber1016

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    I just wanna say, after that back door pass to Thornton

    [​IMG]
     
    #620 sealclubber1016, Jan 22, 2016
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