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What does Sengun need to work on this summer?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Mr. Dominant, Apr 16, 2024.

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What does Sengun need to work on this summer?

  1. 3 pointer

    83.8%
  2. Free throws

    44.9%
  3. One handed shots/floaters

    8.4%
  4. Lateral quickness/speed/agility

    29.9%
  5. Defense, help defense, etc

    29.9%
  6. Mid range/jump shot

    32.3%
  7. Reacting quicker, passing quicker

    18.0%
  8. Dunk more and layup less

    4.8%
  9. Decrease pump faking

    9.0%
  10. English

    7.2%
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  1. Mr. Dominant

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    Obviously a bit of "everything", but if I had to choose the top two from your list, it would be free throws and 3-point shooting.

    And if I could add one, it would be to stop hesitating on threes. Shoot it if open.
     
  3. Francis3422

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    Stamina. Shooting.

    I’d love Alpi and Ime to expand more on his high post offense.
     
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    The primary thing should be the 3, but if anything can be done about it, his lateral quickness needs work.
     
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    Yes agreed. Hesitating on 3's goes under the option of reacting quicker. I should have made it a little more clear, my apologies.
     
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    Reality is you can work hard but it's definitely a matter of priorities and there's only so much time and physical activity your body can do in a day. So I'll say I would heavily prioritize developing a reliable 3P shot. At least one of Alpi & Amen needs to have one for them to start together, and Alpi is currently much closer.

    Secondary priority would be strength & conditioning.

    Basically he should just be putting up a ton of shots every day and finishing off with some hard work in the gym.
     
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    His shot. Whether a mid or a 3, once he is solid there, offensively.... watch out!
     
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    He will surprise people and extend that Flamingo shot to the 3 point line!
     
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    My answer is three-point shooting then free throws to close out games. But watching the video reminds me Sengun is such a fun player :D

    He is very skilled, has heart and work ethic, good character/intangibles, and also a little nastiness with poster dunks and highlight passes.

    We're already growing league-pass darlings for many other fanbases. If this team hits on their potential and skill development over the years, with top-flight athletes like Amen, Jalen, Cam, and everyone else we can become one of the most exciting teams to watch in the league.
     
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    Flamingo 3 pointer.
     
  11. Mr. Dominant

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    He really needs to analyze Jokic film.
     
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    Defense/Footspeed
     
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    That's the main thing with Sengun. It's not like form is broken like Amen.

    If he just lets it fly he'll be decent enough as a shooter that defenses will hesitate to play drop coverage on him and that's all that he needs to do as a shooter. Just be respectable enough so defenses can't cheat and have to defend you at all three levels.
     
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    running. breh needs to run better than a pigeon
     
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    Maybe bring in somebody from Rick Adelman coaching tree to help expand on that
     
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    A decent 3 pointer makes him into a superstar imo
    Same with Amen
     
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    The "stop hesitating on threes" thing comes with confidence, and confidence comes from practicing and feeling like you really have the skill nailed down. So I think that's still just prioritizing it in workouts and such.
     
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    3pt percentage and more assertive post moves. Too many pump fakes for my liking
     
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    Long range shooting, conditioning, and defensive IQ. He doesn’t get enough credit for the defensive improvement last year; his form going straight up to defend is so much better. And the refs are rewarding that.
     
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    Threes and reacting/passing quicker.
     
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