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Veteran leadership targets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by futilman, Aug 2, 2021.

  1. jch1911

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    I like Kelly Olynyk... now I made my self sad

    If we sign Andre Drummond over Olynyk... it gets back to what the hell is going on....

    Also if KO signs with DET OVER H-town, I would beginning to smell smoke....
     
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    We don't want to waste too many roster spots on vets, I'd say if we bring in Theis and still have EG that should be sufficient for this year. If EG is moved and Wall traded or bought out, maybe we use a roster spot on GG?
     
  3. DonatelloLimestone

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    you're right, it does take an intention and a mentality.
    Oddly put Avery Bradley said exactly that and we denied is team option

    So we need people who want that role, not just bring the intensity and effort, but also have a good way of communication, some people on here though that because Ariza and Melo were both freinds with ccp...that their leadership should work all the same. ITs an odd thing they don't say the same about melo being a glue guy as ariza..but @tinman said, hes all about the rockets..but not if it cost a few million more to the dear leader...then, nah. you better guarantee a title(can't be done) for him to be on board with spending another guys money. Thats what you call...fandom?...

    But yea we'd pay a premium for a championship guy. I'm all on board. I think its pretty influencable not just in coaching staff which is important but also on the court to have the guys who can set the tone bc these newbies won't know how to approach the nba marathon. It helps to have the right reinforcement and nods from guys int he locker room doing the same effort together.

    I like bev, you are right he may not want to be the right commnicator, but hes got an edge thats infectious like PJ and I want those guys to have it. I felt KMJ and Tate do have that mentality and i'd like to keep on watering it so the guys getting bucks, kpj and green, can do their work freely.
     
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    @JakeLFischer probably also says “Lakers in 6”
     
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    Reactivate Shane Battier to teach them.
     
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    My preferences, in order: Luis Scola, Kelly Olynyk, Malcolm Brogdon, JJ Redick.
     
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    You know I wouldn’t mind Scola since we have Sengun and are short on forwards. He’s a winner and could really teach Sengun how to use that footwork and improve on 3pt shot.
     
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    I wonder if full MLE will be enough for Igoudala? It's a bit more than what Lakers and GSW could offer him, but not sure he'll care about that...
    Another option would be a S&T for Gordon. Ego for Igo would make me very happy.
     
  9. steddinotayto

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    Trade for Thad Young.
     
  10. Haymitch

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    I'm liking the deal of EGo for Josh Richardson, after Celtics acquired him. Celtics need a 3 point shooter. Richardson sucks but he is an expiring.
     
  11. Newlin

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    This isn’t the time for veteran leadership. Maybe in a year or two. We need one more tank season and then maybe look for veteran leadership. Plus, leaders don’t have to be old guys. We may already have leaders on this team.
     
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    We just gotta be realistic. Iggy wouldnt even play for up and coming memphis last year and held out. Hes a vet and it has to benefit him. unless we throw him a bag he has 0 reason to want to be here over one of the contending teams

    Ego for igo would make us all happy, except IGo.
     
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