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Which one of our stack of young PFs has the most chance to become a superstar?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DeAleck, May 6, 2013.

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Which one of our stack of young PFs has the most chance to become a superstar?

  1. T Jones (21)

    155 vote(s)
    43.5%
  2. T Rob (22)

    96 vote(s)
    27.0%
  3. DMo (22)

    98 vote(s)
    27.5%
  4. Greg Smith (22)

    7 vote(s)
    2.0%
  1. The Real Shady

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    None of them.. I think they can be decent role players/bench players for a few years.
     
  2. Rip Van Rocket

    Rip Van Rocket Contributing Member

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    It will be interesting to see which of these players is on the Roster next season. It seems unlikely that we keep all four for next year. I'm glad they all got at least some playing time this year so we at least have some idea of their strengths and weaknesses.

    I think all these guys have a fair chance at being productive rotation players by the time they are in their mid-twenties. Greg Smith was able to contribute this past season, but I don't see him developing much on the offensive end beyond what he is right now.

    TRob just seems to have no ability to shoot the ball at all, so If I had to cut someone right now, I think it would be TRob.

    D-Mo has skills, but unfortunately he doesn't have the physical strength to play in the paint. If he could learn to make three pointers then he could have some value, but he hasn't shown he can do that yet. D-Mo could really blossom into something special in a few years if he adds about 30 pounds of muscle to his frame.

    TJones is the closest I believe to possibly making a significant impact next season. He already has a great build, and can play in the paint and away from the basket. He can score in a variety of ways, and has had some good rebounding and shot blocking games. I think TJones just needs time to figure out what he's best at, and to gain confidence. I think another year of summer ball and another training camp will really help TJones.
     
  3. FatChad

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    Patrick Patterson
     
  4. damunkster

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    anybody who says dmo or royce white is out their got dam medulla...idk about superstar but i think trob and tj will both end up being productive players in the league...the only reason dmo was playing earlier this yr was to try and get his value up...notice how both mook and tj were put in the d-league and then moved up to be contributors...thats morey stashing the good ones away so other teams dont think about them
     
  5. aurocketfan

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    Superstar? Nah..

    Quality player? Ye
     
  6. mockster

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    Thomas Robinson without a doubt has the most potential to be a good solid PF.

    If you watch this highlight video you would think he should be a ROY candidate

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmzwMeQy5o0

    He has all the talent and athleticism but for some reason he has struggled. he has all the moves and skills but maybe he needs some fine tuning and perhaps with all his family issues he has been doubting himself and being negative.
     
  7. DeAleck

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    Nothing I see in that video highlight make me think he will be anything special in this league. He didn't show many post moves and didn't jump out of the gym. He got tons of points cleaning off the garbage, but not much more.
     
  8. dachuda86

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    none of the above... get J Smoove...
     
  9. iJHolmes

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    none. trade em all
     
  10. Benchwarmer

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    Can any one of your PF develop into a Zach Randolph or Lamarcus Aldridge ? Because that's exactly what we need right now.
     
  11. mockster

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    Sombody has to take out the trash. Btw their are other videos of him doing post moves. He is a hard worker and has great athletism he can easily be trained into a good solid bench PF or Pattrick paterson numberwise player.
     
  12. jackycool

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    Superstar? None of them.

    But in due time I can see any of these four being a valuable contribution. I believe TJones could be the most effective on both ends of the floor.
     
  13. borednsleepy

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    NOTA. Damn, i want the "like" option, give me the thumbs
     
  14. douglasreedy1

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    best post here... I don't think he'll become a superstar, but like you said, if he can improve his threw point shooting as much as his technique indicates he should, it could get interesting... Players such as Dmo, Jones, Lin and beverage are all inexperienced, yet have shown flashes... So much so that I don't want Morey to go after a plan c or d Fa this offsesason... Whatever Morey chooses as plan a and b I'm fine with... But I don't want him adding a piece just to add one... Not with all these youngsters that aren't closets their primes.
     
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    Neither one of them IMO...
     
  16. rocketsballin

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    superstar? you mean good role player? or fringe all star? then all of them have a chance
     
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    I think DMo has the most potential to become a basketball superstar. As for who will be the biggest superstar? I think Royce White has all the makings to become a supserstar of reality TV!!:grin:
     
  18. thumbs

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    Please, hands off! :grin:
     
  19. wadero

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    If you heard Morey today he made several comments about letting the young player grow in to great players. I think TRob is the one he is banking on! You all can hate him and want to dump him,but Morey loves the guy, maybe more than anyone in 4 spot. We need to give him time,
     
  20. thumbs

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    You are probably right. He also costs us more than Jones. However, IMO Thomas Robinson is the odd man out. He has the highest draft ranking but is not as efficient as Terrence Jones. Robinson and Jones are almost clones whereas Donatas Montiejunas has a far different skill set. I suspect D-Mo ultimately may slide over to center if he can gain weight and strength. Greg Smith, like a far lesser Otis Thorpe, can play PF or C and is a capable backup to both positions.
     

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