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Royce White Returning to RGV

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Mar 25, 2013.

  1. MambaJoe

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    I can give you a ton of reasons why White's ceiling isn't even close to Thomas Robinson. Thomas Robinson has the raw ability and athleticism to be successful in the league and he's also willing to learn while White rather get an interview than getting on the practice court to improve his game.

    Royce White may have more skills than Thomas Robinson, but Robinson has the explosiveness and the drive to be a good player. Royce White doesn't put in the time and effort to improve his game even though he has a lot of weaknesses. White doesn't possess the explosiveness, quickness and agility to go against longer and more athletic defenders. Sure he can dribble the ball around but no point in that because when the Rockets are on a fast break, they give the ball to Harden or Lin.

    White show some flashes in his passing but a majority of that ends up a turnover. From watching some of White's games, it seems like he much rather try to make a flashy pass than making a simple but effective pass. Royce is just a waste of time and a waste of a pick.

    At least Thomas Robinson is on the court for the Houston Rockets. Plus on top of that, the Rockets coaching staff are going to groom him and make him a special player. They are not going to even waste their time with Royce White...
     
  2. RollingWave

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    One could argue that he had about as good of a game as Jones really, they both shot 64% from the floor and that's with White mailing one in on the last possession to run out the clock. Jones 7 steal was hilariously awesome though. but I should note that it's a huge sign of encouragement to see White play 25 + min with no PF. (Jones had 4)

    watched the later half, with both guys on the court they basically just shut down Tulsa's game in the paint completely. Tulsa hide this for a little while in the 3rd when they kept knocking down hard 3s. but once they stop doing that the game pulled away immediately.

    Purely from a basketball POV, White can ball, most of his early struggle seem to be just a rust / shape thing.
     
  3. MambaJoe

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    Its funny how he asked White "what weren't you receiving from the Rockets" and White kept going on and on and he have to repeat the question again because White can't answer it.
     
  4. jacoby

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    He reminds me of my sister who just can't stay in a drug rehab.
     
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    If you watched, you know Jones game was way more impressive. But I will note that Royce's shot looks to be improving. And Jones can handle the ball very very good.
     
  6. RollingWave

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    Jones is far more physically impressive to be sure, but then again, Glen Rice Jr probably even more physically impressive than Jones as well. that's of course not the entire point (granted Rice probably should catch up with someone this off season if not us)

    White's game was never about physical dominance, it's more about his court vision and passing, if he can develop a legit shot like he flashed today, should be good enough to play in the NBA in some capacity at least.

    I should note that I'm more surprsied that White had 0 PF in 25 min +, Jones had 4.
     
  7. daywalker02

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    Keep in perspective it is still DL level of competition.....

    Next step for rookies... solid contribution against lesser or mediocre NBA teams

    Final step: Good games against playoff and title contenders
     
  8. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    It says nothing about White.... previously he wasn't the most aggressive one... and still often fouled out or got ejected because he did not care
     
  10. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    Rockets don't seem to be that kind of organization. They have always been a take the higher road and make an effort to make things work type of business. If they think R.W. has any chance of succeeding they will keep the door open.

    They probably see him as a pain in the butt, but are willing to put up with it for now. But they wouldn't hesitate to discipline him if he did violate some rule.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>On his departure/return, White said: “It’s a lot of different things that played into me leaving and coming back and me going forward.” 1/2</p>&mdash; David Hinojosa (@hinojosa_david) <a href="https://twitter.com/hinojosa_david/status/316770976195031040">March 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Royce White con't: "We’ll address that once the season’s over. 2/2</p>&mdash; David Hinojosa (@hinojosa_david) <a href="https://twitter.com/hinojosa_david/status/316771079454597120">March 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Royce White also told me that he is likely not going to play with the @<a href="https://twitter.com/rgvvipers">rgvvipers</a> during the playoffs because of his travel situation.</p>&mdash; David Hinojosa (@hinojosa_david) <a href="https://twitter.com/hinojosa_david/status/316771265811718144">March 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Royce White: "The playoff schedule and how hectic it is in the D-League probably ain’t going be the best thing for me." 1/2</p>&mdash; David Hinojosa (@hinojosa_david) <a href="https://twitter.com/hinojosa_david/status/316771533148258304">March 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Royce White con't. "Going to the playoffs, I want them to have a team that’s going to stick together.” 2/2</p>&mdash; David Hinojosa (@hinojosa_david) <a href="https://twitter.com/hinojosa_david/status/316771632163209216">March 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  12. daywalker02

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    Keep in mind that he has only one year left.... so little time to prove his worth
    and we keep on piling up those PFs
     
  13. J.R.

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    Royce White: "The NBA schedule and how hectic it is probably ain’t going be the best thing for me." 1/2

    Royce White con't. "I knew all this before hand but I "tricked" the Rockets into giving me a contract first. #BeWell friends” 2/2


    No, he did not really tweet that, ha.
     
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    So he has a fear of buses too?
     
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    Is this guy really trying to say he isn't going to play in the playoffs now? :confused:
     
  16. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    I think he has to be cut fairly soon to make sure the last year isn't guaranteed right?

    His upside is too high for the Rockets to cut him. I really wish he wasn't so active on Twitter.
     
  17. JeffB

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    No matter what he does on the court, which to date ain't much, the Rockets need him to get his health to the point where he can show up for work no matter the travel schedule. The travel schedule during the playoffs and finals won't necessarily be easy.
     
  18. Easy

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    What kind of team would want him if he couldn't handle the playoffs schedule?
     
  19. autoprt

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    i hate to say it but everytime it looks like this thing is over and he is leaving we get PR saying he is back in the D-League. i think he realizes houston is the end of road and he's going to be working at walmart if he doesn't get his act together
     
  20. kmav23

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    Lol white situation is so entertaining!

    Morey is playing money ball !

    Undervalued asset !

    If white gets his ****t together morey looks like a genius.

    His not going to make a second Linsanity mistake cutting him and he makes it somewhere else.
     

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