I'd much rather Hill develop a move where he can simply shoot a jump hook over his right shoulder than a fadeaway. For someone as raw as Hill, the hook shot is just a much higher % shot, since it keeps him close to the basket. Once he gets the jump hook over both shoulders down, he can incorporate a fadeaway. But by then, he may already be on a different team.
I don't understand why everyone on this forum thinks Hill is automatically a lock to get traded?? I think the staff is slowly but surely developing him and he seems to be learning as well. The last few games he has looked aggressive and I like it a lot..
I think it all depends on how the Rockets perceive Hill's ceiling. If it's sky high as I feel it is and he develops steadily then he is a keeper. If he has a limited ceiling or fails to develop, they will just try to maximize his value and trade him. The guy needs 2-4 years to become a monster. 3 years would be the best because we could sign him to a nice cheap contract for long term. I think he has the raw enthusiasm that will make him a good contributor later on no matter what.
Jordan Hill has only 2 moves. That 360 spin and his right hand hook he learned from Dawson. I was so disappointed when I heard from one of Clutch's videos that Hill missed Hakeem's Big Man Camp because "He was back at home". Sometimes a feel he lacks the fire/love of the game to truly become the player we all want him to be.
I agree, I don't think he has enough value yet to get traded. Better to develop him a bit and then package him for something really good. On the other hand, he's the only big w/ any athleticism, which is really valuable when defending certain teams. I think he's got some potential, but I see him as in the mold of Joakim Noah (but not as good and fewer intangibles)
Carroll Dawson is currently a Sr. consultant for the Rockets. He still works with our big men. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5RTi77n9XaI?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5RTi77n9XaI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/17s5KFvUdOU?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/17s5KFvUdOU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>
Am I the only person who would prefer Hill as a power forward that can also play centre to create front line towers rather than developing him into a true centre.
No you are not...I've been saying for a while that he is a 4 and would be most effective with a true 5. He is agile enough to keep athletic bigs in front of him. He does play well with Scola, but I think he can be a primary 4 and the occasional 5...at least until he or IF he grows into a Josh Smith / Noah type of player.
The reason why he is playing center is because our PF position is extremely deep. With Scola playing heavy minutes, Hayes and Jeffries coming off the bench for defense, you just don't find too much PT for him there. The center position, on the other hand, needs depth because of Yao's health and Miller's defensive problems.
The next step to developing Jordan Hill offensively is being able to put the ball on the floor and attack the basket. Right now he can post up, shoot the jump hook, and hit the open jumper if open. If his Jump shot is consistent and must be respected by the offense, he can counter with driving to the basket to at least draw a foul or get an easy bucket which in turn makes his jump shot that much more dangerous. He just needs to master one move at a time, but being able to put the ball on the floor would be the one thing that would open his game up the most.
Noah has the heart of a lion... no world-class skills, but a serious set of stones. Hill seems indifferent at times, which will limit his progression. Smith's just a freak of nature. He's dumber than a bag of hammers, but he has so much God-given ability around the rim that you have to keep him on the floor. Noah seems like the better comparison... Hill needs to focus on becoming a defensive enforcer and polishing his low-post moves, but he'll never become an impact player unless he starts playing with passion and giving a damn. Plus, I don't think he's the sharpest tool in the shed. RA needs to light a fire under this kid's ass, because he has big-time potential.
