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Rockets select Bruce Thornton

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ThatBoyNick, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:22 PM.

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  1. ThatBoyNick

    ThatBoyNick Member

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    Yes
     
    #1 ThatBoyNick, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:22 PM
  2. Os Trigonum

    Os Trigonum Bruce Thornton Only Fan
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    franchise player
     
    #2 Os Trigonum, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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    He was ranked the 19th best available and 49th overall on ESPN’s board. Why move up for this guy?
     
    #3 JoeBarelyCares, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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    Forever a Knicks Rocket legend

    Because he’s worth it
     
    #4 ThatBoyNick, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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  5. Plowman

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    Don't like this pick at all.

    Another short guard, without much upside.
     
    #5 Plowman, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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    rooting for him.

    our aaron holiday replacement im assuming
     
    #6 CantStopJG24, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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  7. the11mingdynasty

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    We got another Oompa Loompa
     
    #7 the11mingdynasty, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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    What can he do apart from playing in the G League?
    At least Vessar and Evans could have gotten minutes from the start.
     
    #8 saleem, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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    I thought he'd be a great pick at #55.
     
    #9 Shark44, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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    Of course we picked another short combo guard.
     
    #10 CRJ713, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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    Total head scratcher.
    Spurs drafting absolute dawgs and we move up for this guy?
     
    #11 bcast89, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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    Let the outrage commence...
     
    #12 kjayp, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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    Our once proud franchise is being run into the ground
     
    #13 Os Trigonum, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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    Did you watch our bench in the playoffs? Anyone we draft should get minutes. It can’t be worse
     
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    He's older than Reed Sheppard
     
    #16 Bobbythegreat, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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    [​IMG]

    Thornton has great handles.
     
    #17 dc rock, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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    Looks like a Fred replacement down the road, should be able to earn back backup minutes this year.
     
    #18 groovemachine, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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    But hey, at least at 23, he’ll be old for a rookie. o_O
     
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    Aaron Holiday replacement?

    I don’t watch college basketball so I’ll hold out judgement until we know what it took to move up and what his impact/role is.
     
    #20 DM'sVP, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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