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Who is Cam Whitmore's comp?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by FishBulb913, Jan 30, 2024.

  1. napalm06

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    Josh Smith
     
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    who is more exciting to watch, Whitmore or Sengun? probably deserves its own poll :D
     
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    Its like asking if you'd prefer to watch jello set up or if you'd rather bungee jump off a hot air balloon into the ice cold waters of lake Minnetonka.
     
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    One thing I want to add to this thread--I really don't see Cam as a shooting guard. I see him as a wing who leans more toward small forward. He is not a guy you have bring the ball up and initiate the offense in the half-court, he is a play finisher on offense. He's also legit 6'7" and big enough to even defend up to the 4, probably not quick enough laterally to stay with faster guards. I would definitely be thinking "small forward" when making comps, or just for his future role. I see him more as Dillon's successor than anything else.

    I think people in the GARM are kind of trying to force a square peg into a round hole by talking about him constantly as though he's a shooting guard, because Jalen has obviously been the weakest starter up to this point in the season.

    That's not to say I think Jalen is necessarily the ultimate starting shooting guard for us, he's largely been terrible except for a handful of good games (including the last few). Just that I don't think it's Cam's best role.
     
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    I’m giving the poll idea some serious thought
     
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    Depends on the offense and he made not need to I just dont want to Label the kid as a "non passer" and compare him to Eric Gordon like some people are already. Its a little silly.
     
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    I mean Eric Gordon came into the league with better ball skills than Cam. Cam is a more impressive athlete though.
     
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    Aside from general build and athleticism I cannot think of two more distant players.
     
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    :D
     
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    At least I'm not the only one who sees it, though he's a better shooter than Smith (and a worse defender) I think. Definitely a similar athlete and frame though to my eyes.
     
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    Also similar tunnelvision except he actually makes his shots at a good clip
     
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    Right, I was thinking build and skill set. But Josh has 2 inches on Cam. Also Josh didn't have the highest IQ. And defensively he was a big box score empty calories weak side shot blocker IIRC. We'll see.
     
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    I liked the Mitch Richmond Comp.

    DD
     
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    J-Smoove was a good playmaker. He averaged almost 4 apg at his peak from the PF position. Remember the alley-oops he fed Dwight in that miracle Game 6 come back against the Clippers?
     
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    Isn't like against the law to mention that guys name on Clutchfans??
     
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    Coach Whitmore.
     
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    Nah, just Whitsome.
     
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    Just for the record, CAM CAN PASS.
     

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