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Shamorie Ponds to rockets!!

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rockets13champs, Jun 21, 2019.

  1. rockets13champs

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    We just got a steal
     
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    LosPollosHermanos Houston only fan
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    because we use them for Luxury Tax savings @Carl Herrera
     
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    topfive CF OG

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    I see a bit of Melo in his game. Jab steps, quick threes off a single move, etc. Even has the sleeve. Being a Brooklyn kid, I'll bet he grew up idolizing Melo.

    That said, I hope he likes Mexican food, 'cause he's going to be spending some time in the Rio Grande Valley.
     
  4. Nook

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    Meh.

    He can score.

    He is small for a guard.

    He isn’t very strong.

    He isn’t very quick.

    He isn’t a good defender.

    But... he can score.
     
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    Tilman: Get him at all cost!
     
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    his fav player is actually harden and he models his game after him.

    very evident if you watch him play also

    big fan of him. watched a ton of him. hope he gets the chance here. from an offensive standpoint he's a good fit. it's saying a lot cause he went undrafted but he's very talented offensively

    that contract is iffy but it says a lot in how much they believe in his skillset, if true.

    i'm sure the advanced data will prove it too but his offensive usage in terms of scoring and creating was pretty similar to harden's at SJU
     
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    The kid can score in lots of ways also a very good passer
     
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    trae young is small
     
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    3 years guaranteed?
     
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    Every kid age 15-25 in NY grew up idolizing melo
     
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    He looks very small, 5’9”?
    170 ibs?
    Free
    Low cost
     
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    he's 6'1 - 6'2 ish. size is a definitely a knock on him especially since he won't blow you away physically/athletically. but that's where his skillset comes in. knows how to create space, use angles, etc
     
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    Rockets fans, I'd advise you to rein in your optimism. This happens every year after the draft. How many of those guys are on our roster?
     
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    Trae Young is quick.... Ponds isn’t really.

    I’ll trust the Rockets on this one. He will have to play efficient on offense and play defense with a chip on his shoulder.
     
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    Non-g contract?
    Undrafted
     
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    Our VanVleet :)
     
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    good point. especially with MDA not really trusting the young guys.

    i'm just ecstatic cause the rockets finally got a college player i enjoyed watching/hoping they'd give a chance to
     
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    he looks like hes got a $hit ton of potential. ill be watching out for him for sure.
     
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    I don’t see any ground swell of excitement. He is one of the best undrafted players and fills a potential need.
     
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