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Gilbert Arenas: "This (Rockets) team will not be successful"

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rockets11206, Aug 1, 2019.

  1. rockets11206

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    The podcast is interesting albeit he is a horrible co-talk show host because he constantly tries to negate the other analyst, but he has some valid points and after the westbrook high has faded a little I actually agree with the following, He says:

    -This rockets team according to him will not be successful and has no chance in the west due to mainly SIZE.

    - Westbrook Trade helps somewhat b/c pg is taller now at 6'3 and have a reasonable SG @ 6'5 BUT SF 6'3, PF 6'5, Center 6"10. Not one true center in the lineup, states Clint is not a presence enough to be an Center with our smaller lineup. We saw a lot of that the entire year and IMO lost game 5 and 6 to the warriors because of REBOUNDING

    - The WEST is actually bringing the height back, the Warriors small ball is not really a concern anymore. Lakers could boast a lineup of Lebron, KCP, Kuzma, AD, Cousins. That team boasts an entire lineup of 6'6 and up, Clippers: Beverley, PG, Kawhi, Jamychal Green, Zubac in itself is also daunting.

    - The WEST is already the Lakers to lose, who on the Rockets will be able to guard/slow Lebron/AD. Don't have the personnel outside of a 34 year old PJ/ weak Clint.

    Overall not too worried about one person, but the points are valid. We were absolutely wrecked last year interiorly and AD, Boogie and the Kawhi/PG clippers are a lot of good in what we are weak at. Morey better make another move in getting a solid SF/PF. What are your thoughts on Agent Zero's thoughts.?
     
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    Opinions and thoughts?
     
  3. JayZ750

    JayZ750 Contributing Member

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    Probably the best criticism you'll find, because it's not about Harden/Russ, but the fact they still don't have any forwards/size.

    I'm much less putting it on Clint than many. Put a legit sized PF and SF next to him, he probably doesn't seem as "exposed" as a "big" in the playoffs.
     
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    Don't worry, here's your muscle. Tilman approves, doesn't hurt the pockets

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  5. Air Langhi

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    They didn't have size last year or the year before. The warriors play green at C.
     
  6. Le$$

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    yah and gibets arenas got broken ankles by tmac, and didnt play half his career. Rockets have 2 superstars on there team, with legitimate role players they will be a powerhouse.. Clippers are the only team Roxs are somewhat worried about
     
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    True, but style is shifting to length and size
     
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    We are literally a Robert Covington away from being favorites. We should be offering 2 FRP and Shump every day until Rosas agrees
     
  9. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    Obligatory 'he knows all about losing' post
     
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    Clutch City1993 Bury Me In The H
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    What's this gun toting fool talking about? Stick to BIG3 basketball bro.
     
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    he sounds bitter, but he's speaking the truth.

    plenty of guys in the garm were saying we got a shot at the chip. no way we were going to do that when we have no size in the lineup.

    against an elite defensive setup, we were needing gambles at 3 pt shots to stay in the game. it wasn't going to pan out if we do it like that.
     
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    Lakers fans think Iguodala is going to join them. They just need to make a good trade.

    It seems that everyone can't make good trades except Lakers.
     
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    It seems that Clippers have big advantage on bench players.

    I don't expect MDA to lead this team to win championship this year.

    Beat GS, Lakers and Clippers?
     
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    Didn't Capela take it to AD and Cousins? What Size got to do with anything when you spread those Big Men Out and switch them on PNR? Are the Rockets going to continue to switch everything on Defense?
     
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    If you think Covington will mean championship, you are delusional. He is not that good.
     
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    Yeah the size part is worrisome and definitely a huge problem. Tyson and Russ won’t fix that. We need an athletic strong PF so Tucker can be at SF. I’d trade Gordon for a good PF.
     
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    I was ready to curse him out but I agree somewhat? We DO need size. We always did. Hopefully someone breaks free.
     
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    IF size is your concern then we need a new coach.

    Our current coach would play 5 guards if he could, the LAST thing he probably considers nor cares about is size.

    I'm not saying we don't need size.. I agree, we do. BUT that is because I disagree with MDA~ for the record I also think we need to take some mid-range shots.

    Anyways, Morey needs to build a team that is compliant to the coaches philosophy and he is doing just that. If that's not possible then you get a coach who's philosophy works with yours.

    Morey is doing his job properly.
     
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    Somehow I think the Lakers are vastly overrated at this stage. Anthony Davis never got the Pelicans anywhere, although he has amazing stats. Lebron is past it and even missed the playoffs last year.

    I'd be a lot more concerned about the Clippers.

    To me it's between the Warriors, Clippers and Rockets.
     
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    another dummy making a thread
     

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