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When he reaches his ceiling, which player will Landry most be like?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Spacemoth, Feb 29, 2008.

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At his peak, which of these players will Carl Landry most resemble?

  1. Chuck Hayes: He's old for a rookie and still cannot create his own shot.

    6 vote(s)
    1.0%

  2. Kenny Thomas: High energy role player with solid rebounding/finishing skills off the bench.

    81 vote(s)
    13.3%

  3. Dale Davis: Solid starting PF for many years, but never an all-star.

    100 vote(s)
    16.4%

  4. David West: A solid starter that makes an all-star appearance or two.

    234 vote(s)
    38.5%

  5. Carlos Boozer: a multiple-time all-star that will put up perennial 20-10 seasons.

    113 vote(s)
    18.6%

  6. Charles Barkley: You can take that height measurement and shove it, HOF here we come.

    74 vote(s)
    12.2%
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  1. Dave_78

    Dave_78 Member

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    Best comparison so far. He is a smaller but more athletic Vin Baker in his prime.
     
    #81 Dave_78, Mar 2, 2008
  2. Dave_78

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    He is Kenny Thomas but better in every way. They do remind me of each other in how they are built and how they move. I think the Vin Baker comparison speaks more about what he could ultimately be statistically.
     
    #82 Dave_78, Mar 2, 2008
  3. Angkor Wat

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    I agree. Carl would be a very nice player if he develops a back-to-the-basket game. Poor man's Amare is probably the closest comparison.
     
    #83 Angkor Wat, Mar 2, 2008
  4. buckaroo

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    Brian Grant?
     
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    lunaticrocket Rookie

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    I hope he evolves to an Otis THorpe kind of player. In the sense that we will get a Drexler type of player when we trade him.
     
    #85 lunaticrocket, Mar 2, 2008
  6. weslinder

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    When Carl Landry retires, there will be arguments whether he was better than Kevin Garnett or not. It will be assumed that he is better than Karl Malone.


    (OK, maybe he'll be just like Jason Maxiell, but I'll take that.)
     
    #86 weslinder, Mar 2, 2008
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    Orlando Woolridge
     
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    Michael Jordan!
     
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  9. rofflesaurus

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    Landry wont be like any of those players. his best comparison right now is Amare Stoudamire. both of them are explosive dunkers, can shoot the midrange shot, but they dont have much of a back-to-basket game or good handles. Amare is more explosive than Landry and is a better finisher because of his athleticism and strength, but Landry's a better rebounder.
     
    #89 rofflesaurus, Mar 2, 2008
  10. jasonemilio

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    I wish Chuck Hayes could be 6'10. Imagine our frontcourt then :eek:
     
    #90 jasonemilio, Mar 2, 2008
  11. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    if kenny thomas had a jump shot, he'd be landry. I mentioned in another thread larry johnson, when healthy, that's his ceiling
     
    #91 pgabriel, Mar 2, 2008
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    Nothing like him
     
    #92 RoxSqaud, Mar 2, 2008
  13. A_3PO

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    You talking about the LJ before his back injury? I would be very happy if Landry had that kind of upside. He must develop some sort of floor game and become a slasher and driver instead of just relying on jumpers and dunks. I'm not sure he'll ever LJ's kind of skills.

    But if Landry DOES learn to successfully create his own shots at this level, watch out!
     
    #93 A_3PO, Mar 2, 2008
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    If he can develop some post-up-around moves down low:

    Jermaine O'Neal...
     
    #94 ralphabetsoup, Mar 2, 2008
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    What about Otis Thorpe? No love for Oooooooooooooooooooh T?
     
    #95 blathersby, Mar 2, 2008
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    Amare?
     
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  18. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    you're right, I'm discounting LJ's all around floor game, which was probably underrated.
     
    #98 pgabriel, Mar 3, 2008
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    Kenyon Martin Before the Injuries.
     
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    Horace Grant...similiar jumpshot, but with more hops...
     
    #100 GAY4WHO???, Mar 3, 2008
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