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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by don grahamleone, Aug 30, 2021.

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    I think you just gave me epilepsy.
     
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    I agree 100%. This idea that everyone should come into the NBA and shoot the long ball right away is overblown. Efficiency and learning a move that's a go to move for you is way more important. Learn moves around the basket or learn to launch shots quickly from the spaces available to you. I see the dunker spot as where he starts a lot of his scoring... either from the obvious dunk or some kind of pull up shot from that area on the court. That's usually like a 8-15 footer, right?
     
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    The way for him to get the ball more is to steal it from the opponent.
     
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    He will definitely get the ball more since his coach isn't Mike D'Antoni
    @Jontro
     
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    Garuba is Hausa ( Northern Nigeria)
    Hakeem Is Yoruba ( southwest Nigeria)
    Giannis is Yoruba ( southwest Nigeria)
    Bam Adebayo is Yoruba
    Precious Achinuwa is Igbo (southeast Nigeria)
     
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    Absolutely nobody should be complaining about this.
     
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    Welcome to Clutch Fans!
     
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    Thought he was 19
     
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    Are you doing captain obvious jokes again, Mav-Hater? :)
     
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    Wow. Did Usman ever catch Steve Nash, Jr?
     
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    I thought that was Mutombo Jr. chasing Nash Jr. Pretty sure he was going to block the shot and then wag his finger.
     
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    Going to play him like Nwaba and Tate until he develops a consistent 3ball.
     
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    Good. Get all them loose balls, rebounds and steals your heart desires.
     
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    It's all I got!
     
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    I can see him playing the way Yanis plays
     
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    I can see the Rockets playing better than anyone’s expectations this early
     
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    great for unproven rookies to demand things and get overconfident. at least he is already a better shooter than bent salmons
     
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    He will be a good 3&d player who can hit the corner three our new tucker
     
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