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Alessandro Gentile requested Rockets invitation for next training camp

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ashleyem, Jun 22, 2018.

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Should the Rockets sign him?

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  2. No

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  1. rockets13champs

    rockets13champs Member

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    If i were him i would have went for the connections despite the hand injury, you can always be on the sidelines learning plays. Becoming closer to certain individuals on the team
     
    #81 rockets13champs, Aug 30, 2018
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    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    100% agree. I don't know the medical details of course, but building chemistry is important. I would try like hell to go to that.
     
    #82 Deuce, Aug 30, 2018
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    #83 Vivi, Sep 23, 2018
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    saleem Contributing Member

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    Too bad for him. I hope he will be well enough soon to play ball.
     
    #84 saleem, Sep 24, 2018
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    The link below states the Rockets released Gentile - never knew he was signed.

    https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/10/rockets-sign-bond-waive-gentile.html

    Rockets Sign Bond, Waive Gentile
    October 12th 2018 at 9:12pm CST by Dana Gauruder
    The Rockets signed guard Tim Bond and he’ll join their G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Mark Berman of KRIV tweets.

    The 6’6” Bond played all four of his college seasons with Eastern Michigan, where he averaged 8.6 PPG and 3.0 APG. He averaged 9.2 PPG, 4.9 RPG and 3.5 APG during his senior year.

    In order to open up a spot for Bond, the Rockets have waived guard Alessandro Gentile, according to NBA.com’s transactions log.

    It’s unclear when Houston signed Gentile, since he wasn’t listed on the 20-man training camp roster. Gentile had been recovering from right hand surgery after suffering the injury in May.

    Gentile, a 6’7″ wing, has played overseas since being selected with the 53rd overall pick in the 2014 draft.
     
    #85 Do WHAT?, Oct 13, 2018
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    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    This has to be an error or Gentile requested to have his rights waived
     
    #86 REEKO_HTOWN, Oct 13, 2018
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    Shame about his hand. Would’ve at least liked to seen him in preseason.
     
    #88 Sean Dr34ms, Oct 13, 2018
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    Did he try 'forcing his way over' - like CC did... and the Rox were like yeh - no..? lol.
     
    #89 kjayp, Oct 14, 2018
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    AG - the guy who always wanted to come over/play for the Rockets and Rockets were never interested. "Nah, we're good."
    SL - the guy who never intends to come over and Rockets beg this guy every offseason to come over. "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!"
     
    #90 J.R., Oct 14, 2018
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    Yup, but with Paul and Harden the best PG, Combo guard duo in history. For now.

    We are not doing that no more. Llull C.
     
    #91 daywalker02, Oct 14, 2018
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    Must have been pretty terrible if they didn't even see him as an asset to be traded at a later date.
     
    #92 Corrosion, Oct 14, 2018
  13. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    not much should be expected when drafting 53rd. his chances of making it over here were slim to none anyway.
     
    #93 smoothie, Oct 14, 2018
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    Kinda expected tbh, he wasn't even good in Europe lately...
     
    #94 Vivi, Oct 14, 2018
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    Check his stats man... he IS terrible. 2md div Euro stiff.
     
    #95 DrNuegebauer, Oct 14, 2018
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    Now that he's waived, he's free to negotiate with any team. So not a total loss.
     
    #96 JuanValdez, Oct 15, 2018
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    Gentile just exploded for 30 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and drew 6 fouls in the Spanish ACB.

     
    #97 omgTHEpotential, Oct 29, 2020
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    Genital might come cheap
     
    #98 Caprah, Oct 29, 2020
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    turtle's replacement
     
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  20. Corrosion

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    The Rockets waived this guy - they no longer have exclusive rights ....
     
    #100 Corrosion, Oct 29, 2020
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