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What is Cam Whitmore's future with the Rockets?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by HealthyHamstring, Nov 8, 2024.

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What is Cam Whitmore's future in Houston?

This poll will close on Jun 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM.
  1. Keep him, his time will come

    59 vote(s)
    55.1%
  2. Trade others to open up time for his PT

    8 vote(s)
    7.5%
  3. Trade him

    40 vote(s)
    37.4%
  1. Plowman

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    It needs to happen here.

    We package him in a deal, and ....

    GUARANTEED (assuming health).....

    Cam will become an All Star, averaging 26+/game.
     
  2. Rocket River

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    Many people are VERY HIGH on him
    I maybe just missing something here
    or
    Is this Back Up QB Syndrome?

    Rocket River
     
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    What did this dude do to Ime?
     
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  4. KingAnthony

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    I collect Cam's rookie cards and research alot about his past. On the back of some of Whitmore's rookie cards; he explains how LeBron James is one of his favorite players and is his inspiration.

    Ime hates LeBron as LeBron always embarrassed Ime on the court while they were both players; just YouTube LeBron vs Udoka lol
     
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  5. clutchdabear

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    But then Amen also said his favorite player ever is Lebron :D
     
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  6. leroy

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    That's nice and all but that is not the reason why Cam doesn't play. Cam doesn't play because Ime doesn't think Cam can play.
     
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    I am beginning to think there were other issues besides health to why Cam slid on draft night.
     
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  8. waytookrzy079

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    That dude is done here. He couldn’t even get in the game over Nate Williams. Aaron Holiday sucked but stayed in the game long enough for GSW bench to make a run at the end.

    1) failure on Ime to not keep the rotation players in until about the 5-6 minute mark
    2) if he’s still going with the back of the bench when he did, you gotta give your best offensive player on the bench some minutes.
     
  9. Rokman

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    Cam didn't look too happy on the bench tonight. In fact, he seemed down right miserable.

    I think Rockets are going to have to move him this off-season.
     
  10. theDude

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    And Ime did them no favors in their ability to do so.
     
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    He'll probably look really good somewhere else next season, but Ime will never give him a real chance.
     
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    He isnt better than anyone playing in front of him...and if you think he is...you are delulu just like his sulking ass on the bench.

    Is he good? sure. Can he be better? yup.

    But i don't know if it will be with us.
     
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  14. KingAnthony

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    Cam Whitmore is an Aries Moon. Aries Moon people are leaders and will fight to win and be on top no matter who doubts them.

    Famous Aries Moon Athletes: Tom Brady (Leo Sun, Aries Moon), LeBron James (Capricorn Sun, Aries Moon), CJ Stroud (Libra Sun, Aries Moon), Tua Tagovailoa (Pisces Sun, Aries Moon), Jaylen Brown (Scorpio Sun, Aries Moon), Zaccharie Risacher (Aries Sun, Aries Moon), Damian Lillard (Cancer Sun, Aries Moon) Yordan Alvarez (Cancer Sun, Aries Moon) and Cam Whitmore (Cancer Sun, Aries Moon). There are more Aries Moon athletes; this list is just off the top of my head.

    Nick Caserio knows the Million dollar secret to the power of Aries Moon people. Nick has been in this business for 2 decades and knows talent. Who was Nick Caserio's QB in New England; you guessed it, Tom Brady (Leo Sun, Aries Moon). Which QB did Caserio draft 2 years ago? We all know this one; CJ Stroud, (Libra Sun, Aries Moon). Which QB did Caserio draft a couple days ago? You guessed it; another Aries Moon QB, Graham Mertz (Sagittarius Sun, Aries Moon).

    Nick Caserio knows, despite Houston's fan base wanting Quinn Ewers with our 6th round draft pick; Caserio went with the winner, the Million Dollar Aries Moon QB. This pick befuddled everyone, but not Caserio, because he knows the secret, Mertz will be a hellavu QB. Aries Moon people are Fearless Leaders and will destroy anyone who gets in their way. Cam Whitmore will be an All Star; it's a matter of when, not if, and with which team?

    Nobody can doubt the Stars; nobody, and if you think you can, you're a moron just like 99% of the armchair general managers and talent evaluators online. Nick Caserio on the other hand, is a Multi-Million Dollar General Manager and Talent Evaluator.
     
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    Some players really have a hard time adjusting mentally to not being the vastly superior player that they always have been.

    I'm guessing Cam jacking up tons of tough shots was a winning strategy in high school and college, but this is the NBA. Everyone is a 1 in a million athlete.

    You win by making the smart play. Shooting lots of good shots will always win out over lots of bad shots, even if you make more than anyone else would.

    Whitmore has the physical talents to be one of the best. Will he have the mental fortitude to be humbled and take a new path towards being a top player?

    I hope he does. Not many players come around with his potential. So far, though, he's potential instead of realization.
     
  16. maw7079

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    This is a RIDICULOUS take. Did you see how awful Landale, Holiday and Shepherd looked? They can score for anything. And Reed Shepherd is a certified bust.
     
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    Am I an Aries Moon person?
     
  18. KingAnthony

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    Exactly, Reed Sheppard had a +/- of -15 in just 7 minutes. Landale had a +/- of -12; both Landale and Sheppard looked like cones on defense against the Golden State reserves. It was an embarrassment that the Rockets had to bring the starters back in.
     
  19. DatRocketFan

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    Who knows if Whitmore will pop off on a different team like folks clamor, the kpj stans said the exact same sht and look how he ended up.

    He's only 20 so I don't see the rush in trading him unless he wants out
     
  20. daywalker02

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    Guess you missed his sulking the entire year.

    Sometimes he can't coexist with the Coach, it happens.

    Of course you can hold him hostage with contract, pay and bird rights.

     

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