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So I’m guessing y'all are not ready to talk about Amen Thompson.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Pastor George, Nov 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM.

  1. Pastor George

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    Going strong since last season when I thought the decision to make Amen a starter weakened our bench rotation. It’s not really ideal though we found success with Amen in the starting unit, it was in a very specific role last season. Now as we have gotten into the start of the season I think the Rockets are making further strides against his progression and fans have WAY too high of an expectation of his potential. See I believe Amen thrives off the ball and specializes well with his cutting and defensive effort. I was screaming all offseason not to force him into the PG position. When we lost Fred, I was hopeful that him being thrust into the role would force a mutually beneficial outcome but honestly what the hell does Amen Thompson bring to the Rockets as a PG? He does initiate paint touches to create, he does attack open lanes enough. When he does it’s getting to a point where he’s over exerting and missing at the rim. Bringing the ball over half court doesn’t make you a PG, passing the ball to KD doesn’t make you a PG. In fact this transition has seemingly taken away from the things he dominated in last season. I personally care more about Amen on ball defense and defensive distribution. We have offense and creators and if he won’t use his athleticism to dominate at the rim or even attempt more often then it’s time we regress to a role we know he’s going to contribute more in.

    -PG
     
    #1 Pastor George, Nov 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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    The reality is that we aren't really playing with a PG. This makes it difficult to defend us as a team. Our success has been because FVV is out, tbh.
     
    #2 VoR, Nov 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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    You realize Mitchell had 12 pts prior to the 4rth quarter right?

    Amen had 12/9/6/4 and the 3rd highest plus minus and you really asking what he brings? lol
     
    #3 roslolian, Nov 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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    God Bless America, Mr Pastor.

    No, I am not ready to talk about Amen Thompson.

    Why would I be?
     
    #4 Buck Turgidson, Nov 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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    it is not yet time...

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    #5 Jontro, Nov 20, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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    I heard you from here
     
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    I don’t disagree with really anything you’ve said, but I don’t think it’s as big a thing as you’re making it right now. What I saw last night in the Cleveland game was about as close to ‘positionless basketball’ as I remember seeing. I’ve also believed that to ask him to take the role of primary handler is to reduce him and take away from what has made him last years national storyline for the Rockets. But it’s early and Reed is still getting up to speed. So Senhub will lead right now and by the end of the season I fully expect us to see Amen 2.0. Devastating athleticism with handles, a more confident shot, and a better intuition for breaking defenses. That’s my hope anyway.
     
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    It is time to start Reed at PG and move Amen back to what he does best which is reeking havoc on both ends of the court. He is much better off-ball where he can be the Tasmanian Devil he was last year.
     
    #8 cml750, Nov 20, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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    He’s not a PG. He’s a guy who can play some point, but he’s not a PG. I’m not at all worried about him, but I do think he would be better in his old role.
     
    #9 Hank McDowell, Nov 20, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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