[ESPN] NBA Rank 2024-25

napalm06 · Oct 17, 2024

FishBulb913 said: ↑

100-51 Just released, just posting Rockets...
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41555759/nba-rank-2024-2025-best-players-100-51

92. Jabari Smith Jr., F, Houston Rockets
2023 NBA Rank: NR

Smith's career might be taking off a little slower than expected, but the rising third-year man appears to be on the verge of a true breakout season coming off a 2023-24 campaign in which he tied his career high with 16 double-doubles while improving as a shooter and rebounder. Smith said veterans such as Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks helped him tremendously last season in teaching preparation, how to take care of his body and how to study film. So, expect him to apply those lessons early this season while likely making the most significant jump in his development. -- Wright

79. Fred VanVleet, G, Houston Rockets
2023 NBA Rank: 56

VanVleet finished last season with his lowest scoring average since the 2019-20 season, but he averaged a career high in assists (8.1). VanVleet's drop is somewhat surprising considering the leadership and stability the point guard brought last season to a young, often rudderless Rockets squad. Houston brought in VanVleet to be a culture builder, and there's more work there with Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith and Jalen Green still growing. He'll be tasked with helping the youngsters take the next steps in their development while serving as floor general for a team hungry to make the playoffs. -- Wright

69. Jalen Green, G, Houston Rockets
2023 NBA Rank: 80

Green boosted his efficiency last spring and averaged 30.2 points on 50% shooting from the floor and 45% from deep during an 11-game Rockets win streak in March. During the streak, Green became the youngest player in NBA history to average 30 points or more over an 11-game stretch while winning each of those outings. Green improved defensively in his first season with coach Ime Udoka, and it's expected he'll continue to make strides in that department. Green mentioned recently that the Rockets "need the playoffs" and added that "there's no reason for us to not get there." -- Wright

54. Alperen Sengun, C, Houston Rockets
2023 NBA Rank: NR

Coming off his best season, Sengun averaged career highs in points (21.1), rebounds (9.3), assists (5.0) and steals (1.2) on the way to finishing third in voting for NBA Most Improved Player. Along the way, Sengun became the second-youngest Rocket behind Jalen Green in 2022-23 to average 20 or more points in a season. Houston sent three player development staffers to work with Sengun for nearly seven weeks over the summer in his native Turkey, and the club came away even more optimistic about his prospects for the season. The staff focused heavily on Sengun's preparation and believes he has become a more mature player. -- Wright

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Tuckmose · Oct 17, 2024

Reeko said: ↑

Who the hell is writing this sh*t?

Smith's career might be taking off a little slower than expected, but the rising third-year man appears to be on the verge of a true breakout season coming off a 2023-24 campaign in which he tied his career high with 16 double-doubles

that’s a lot of words just to say he had the same number of doubles doubles in his 2nd season as he did as a rookie…if Jabari is on the verge of a true breakout, then I must be legally blind because I don’t see sh*t

Green boosted his efficiency last spring and averaged 30.2 points on 50% shooting from the floor and 45% from deep during an 11-game Rockets win streak in March. During the streak, Green became the youngest player in NBA history to average 30 points or more over an 11-game stretch while winning each of those outings.

lol, the lengths they’ll go to try and hype somebody up…player X is the youngest to average 25 or more points during their birthday month
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To be fair, considering the audience, the pre-season isn't the time to write evaluations such as:

"This n*gga sucks"
"This dude is ass"
"He should learn Mandrin"

That talk is reserved for when the games start counting.

Tuckmose · Oct 17, 2024

napalm06 said: ↑

There has been a mistake. I do not see Jack McVeigh's entry. Please check again.
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@Williamson are you going to join the Jack Straps?

Williamson · Oct 17, 2024

Tuckmose said: ↑

@Williamson are you going to join the Jack Straps?
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It's another tough call this year. I was definitely going to go AJ Griffin, but I was just thinking about it and the dude retired. Do we really want to do that to Buzzer Beater McVeigh!

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