Who are some "veteran leaders" you'd like to see on the team?

Josh Freaking Hart

 

Mo

Most if not all these players you mentioned are on the downslope or twilight of their careers. If the Rockets want a vocal vet leader in the locker room and can teach these young players the technical aspects of the game then Kyle Lowry may be the only player here that fits that bill. But the Rockets would need to use their MLE on these types of players. I can’t expect much playing time out of this group to run with the Rockets first or second teams much like Jared Dudley with the Lakers.

When building a team I believe you need a core group to run within a window and this includes the ages and quality of the players. With the current core group Rockets likely are getting young vets im their prime to surround them and help guide this team to be a contender. Players like Dillon Brooks, Cam Johnson, Grant Williams, Jerami Grant are certainly great options that fit this timeline.

 

fify

DD

 

I'd like to see John Wall as a leader and mentor...

 

Corey Brewer

 

We already have Corey Brewer with Green...

 

have you picked anything up in the whisper circles about Sengun becoming the first player-coach since Dave Cowens? that's the kind of veteran leadership this team needs. And would solve the coaching problem

 

I'd like to retract John Wall as my choice from this thread because now that I think of it this is a thinly disguised Sengun hate thread. We don't need "veteran" leadership... We have The Turkish league MVP and going into his 3rd year in the league with the highest IQ in basketball possibly ever.

 

Not sure Sengun wants to coach here, I think he would rather be coaching a playoff team like Sixers or Suns... I wonder of those teams are willing to have Sengun coach them online or something. It be tough for him during Rockets games thou...

 

Coby White

 

UDONIS UDIDITAGAIN

We really haven't had steady vet leadership for a while. Front office just doesn't see the value.

 

Bismack Biyombo for backup center anyone? Could be an ideal defensive presence behind Sengun for a relatively affordable price (Room MLE? 2/12), this year he was 3rd in the league for blocks per 36. Has had playoff experience with PHX and TOR.

We talk about Lopez a lot, but I just don't see how the Bucks could afford to lose him, on top of being doubtful of his desire to be in Houston. Naz Ried is another interesting name but he's another young player, will probably demand a bit more money, and isn't known for his defensive impact.

 

Jaylen Brown

 

We need a veteran point guard and two shooters…..

 

Watching the Warriors tonight, two more names come to mind for the list

Dante DiVincenzo and JaMychal Green

DDV has 3pt shot, is a good athlete, a plus defender at 1&2, rebounds well for a guard, and has some combo guard playmaking ability. If we move on from KPJ, he'd be a good target.

Jam Green, if we move on from Tate and or Martin, would be a solid backup for Smith with a respectable 3ball, plus rebounding, and decent defense.

 

Chucky Brown, Charles Jones, maybe Sleepy Floyd.

 

Like to see him on stage.

 

Tyus Jones and Grant Williams. Add shooting, defence, playmaking, low turnovers. Role players that know their role.