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[Next step] Good days ahead and we need that 3rd player

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by daywalker02, Dec 23, 2023.

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  1. AroundTheWorld

    AroundTheWorld Insufferable 98er
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    This might be counterintuitive, but Jalen might end up being the third (or fourth) guy.
     
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  2. MadMax

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    There’s an attractive core here right now. And the guy who’d sell it (Udoka) is a huge part of that. The city, the coach and the come up they’re on right now is sellable. That doesn’t guarantee anything, but it’s easy to make that pitch
     
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  3. Audioout

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    Maybe Anfernee Simons?
     
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  4. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    Not a chance, it will take years for him to develop the fundamentals he needs he will be long gone before he peaks....

    DD
     
    #24 DaDakota, Dec 24, 2023
  5. Little Bit

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    The Rockets may play the long game with him, which I don’t mind as long as they don’t give him the max.
     
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  6. raining threes

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    With Brooks

    Brooks hedged Zion towards Alpi except one time during the last 5 mins. Effectively shutting down Zion. Bari shut Ingram down in the 4th quarter.

    I like this team with Tari as the 6th man.
     
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    No.

    Relax.

    Let them continue to play together and grow. Keep it going. Let Udoka work his magic on others now that he has Alperen and Jabari moving in the right direction. Some guys take longer.
     
    #27 RudyTBag, Dec 24, 2023
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  8. mac_got_this

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    Those are far and few. It’s why I hold onto Green because he still has that high ceiling. Good sg’s are premium. I live in DC and there’s worse out that than Green. I witness basketball terrorism everytime Jordan Poole laces up his sneakers and step on the court.


    Also the best thing about green Jabari and sengun is they’re all on the same timeline. Jsut like dray, Steph and curry was. Or harden, Russ and kd
     
    #28 mac_got_this, Dec 24, 2023
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  9. Ankara1923

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    Tari Eason is the answer.
     
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  10. MystikArkitect

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    Mikal Bridges. Give them their picks back and throw in Tate/Landale.
     
    #30 MystikArkitect, Dec 24, 2023
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  11. mfastx

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    Why the rush? Sengun and Jabari are 21 and 20. We have plenty of time to identify the "3rd" player. But I am confident in those two right now. Just let them grow. We have plenty of time to package picks/other young players for a star when one becomes available.
     
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    That's what the OKC thought with KD, Harden and WB when they were 22 and in the Finals and the results were not really productive, KD had to join a super team.

    When it comes to championship window, every year could be a wasted year.

    That is the most brutal yet real evaluation.

     
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    Lol you just proved my point. If they had been patient and kept those three together they would have had a better chance at winning.
     
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    They’re goin tk want one of our young draft picks too. Give up Tari and Whitmore
     
    #34 mac_got_this, Dec 24, 2023
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    Nope. Would give up Green. Absolutely not giving up Whitmore/Tari. Would rather just roll with Green.
     
    #35 MystikArkitect, Dec 24, 2023
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    22 what? Hands tall yeah lol. Hoss.
     
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  18. burlesk

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    Nice lololol
     
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    if we still have KPJ, He will replace JG by now at a SG position. KPJ is a better scorer and defender than JG!
     
    #39 Joerex Jamisola, Dec 24, 2023
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    Jabari puts on a little more muscle and gets even better at mid-range, I think he could be the 2nd guy. He's got an excellent release from mid-range and 3pt. I also think Eason has immense potential even on offense to be the 2nd/3rd guy. Sure this might take maybe 2-3 years more but I think talent is there already for a complete team.
     
    #40 Magicsaint, Dec 24, 2023
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