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[Rahat Huq]

4 blocks at halftime.  I love this kid.

[PKM]

I have been pleasantly surprised.  It's definitely great to see that his time in the D-League has done well for him - he did better on Cousins than one had any right to expect from a 6'9'' guy who can dribble the ball like that. 

 

Nonetheless, I still maintain what I constantly say about him in that I hate his 3-pointer and wish he would never, ever take them.

[2016Champions]

Don't forget Chandler Parsons wasn't a great shooter last season. Hopefully Terrence Jones makes huge improvements with his 3pt shot too, I'd like to see him knock them down.

[phaketrash]

I don't think he's terrible at them right now right? Sure he hasn't taken a ton, but it is like 31% or 32%, which is mammoth compared to DMos' % (albeit a much larger sample pool)

 

One might worry because he has that funky release that seems to be testing the patience of time...

[Steven]

I have to admit, my name is Steven and I'm a recovering addict. T-Jones is my man crush on this team and I'm trying to get the help I need.

With that said, he is the future at the 4 position for the Rockets. Since he caught McHale's eye enough to be given a chance in the rotation (or Morey finally let him play instead of Robinson), he has been a spark off the bench in all games but the Portland game (man crush aside I thought he played well that first half just without any stats.)

[Rahat Huq]

Man that is one ugly release.  Reminiscent of Sam Perkins but without the effectiveness. 

[Rahat Huq]

Donyell Marshall also used to shoot like that. 

[rockets best fan]

the release may be ugly but all I care about is knocking down the shot. I think with some hard work over the summer t-jones will start to make that shot at a higher clip. I really like what I am seeing right now. this is the player I thought I saw at Kentucky. this kid could easily be a top five talent in last years draft given time. kudos to morey I think we found another one

[Rahat Huq]

when you watch jones, he has that "wow" athleticism that thomas robinson was touted to have.  that's what i'm talking about when i talk about robinson not really meeting "the eye test."  he's definitely athletic, but i don't see that visual "wow" factor that i do when jones is making his plays.  i'd be curious to know how the two stacked up against each other in their pre-draft verticals, quickness etc.

[BenQueens]

Robinson was faster, had an inch more on the max vert, did more bench press reps, & had a longer wingspan.
Jones had a better max vert, better lane agility, and better standing reach (also measured 1/2" taller).

Jones: http://www.draftexpr...nce-Jones-5708/
Robinson: http://www.draftexpr...-Robinson-5496/
Smith: http://www.draftexpr...reg-Smith-5817/

[BenQueens]

Also worth comparing their two head-to-head matchups:
http://espn.go.com/n...ameId=313192305
http://espn.go.com/n...ameId=320930096

Even then, Jones was a better shooter and filled out more of the stat sheet. But Robinson dominated on the boards.

[Richards]

when you watch jones, he has that "wow" athleticism that thomas robinson was touted to have.  that's what i'm talking about when i talk about robinson not really meeting "the eye test."  he's definitely athletic, but i don't see that visual "wow" factor that i do when jones is making his plays.  i'd be curious to know how the two stacked up against each other in their pre-draft verticals, quickness etc.

That is so true. TJones looks even taller but listed an inch shorter than T-Rob. 

For now, it seems our PF depth order is Smith/T-Jones/D-Mo/T-Rob.

Without Garcia's productions, T-Rob trade looks like a bad deal.

Some may argue that we should wait on T-Rob until next season, but the truth is he was 5th pick. I honestly think that we shouldn't be waiting for too long.

[Freebird]

TJo is looking real good.  He really plays within himself in the paint.  His 3s are something else.  A bad something else.  

 

As for contrasting against TRob, I'll decline to do so right now.  Each player needs time to come into his own.  TJo has been playing solid minutes all season with the Vipers.  TRob was (and is) playing sporadic minutes, and has not been sent down.  Until he gets his minutes, and we can see what can happen, I think he's still a blank slate.

[rockets best fan]

when you watch jones, he has that "wow" athleticism that thomas robinson was touted to have.  that's what i'm talking about when i talk about robinson not really meeting "the eye test."  he's definitely athletic, but i don't see that visual "wow" factor that i do when jones is making his plays.  i'd be curious to know how the two stacked up against each other in their pre-draft verticals, quickness etc.

I agree.......t-rob is looking like the 18th pick and t-jones is looking like the 5th pick from the eye test. I'm not expecting t-rob to be Aldridge or z-bo. but it would be nice if he showed at least some flashes of greatness. I have not seen that from him. even d-mo showed flashes. that's what I expect from a rook. t-rob is looking more and more like trade bait to me.

[Ostrow]

I've never seen someone hit the opposite top corner of the square on 3's as much as Jones does.  It doesn't look terrible off his hand though.  Anyone else see a Josh Smith comparison here?  Doesn't handle the ball as much, doesn't take as many bad shots, but they seem very similar to me. Including their lack of a 3 point shot even though it doesn't look terrible off the hand.

[BenQueens]

To be fair, I do get some occasional "wow factor" from Robinson, and he is capable in his "elite" college skill (rebounding).

 

Also worth remembering that Jones was projected to be a very high draft pick, then got hurt amid the looming lockout.  If 2011 had been a normal year, a lot of people projected Jones as a top 5 pick.  It was crazy- CRAZY- that he tumbled all the way to 18 after putting up pretty good numbers on a loaded Kentucky squad. I literally slapped my forehead when we drafted White in front of him, and stood up cheering when he was still there at 18.

 

Jones in college: http://espn.go.com/n.../terrence-jones

 

16 and 9 as a freshman on a good team, 12 and 7 on 50% shooting as a sophomore on a great team, sharing the ball with MKG and Anthony Davis. We're very fortunate to have picked a talent like that up outside the lottery.

[Steven]

I've never seen someone hit the opposite top corner of the square on 3's as much as Jones does. It doesn't look terrible off his hand though. Anyone else see a Josh Smith comparison here? Doesn't handle the ball as much, doesn't take as many bad shots, but they seem very similar to me. Including their lack of a 3 point shot even though it doesn't look terrible off the hand.

He is better then Josh Smith. Proving it with every game.

[Alituro]

I have to admit, my name is Steven and I'm a recovering addict. T-Jones is my man crush on this team and I'm trying to get the help I need.

With that said, he is the future at the 4 position for the Rockets. Since he caught McHale's eye enough to be given a chance in the rotation (or Morey finally let him play instead of Robinson), he has been a spark off the bench in all games but the Portland game (man crush aside I thought he played well that first half just without any stats.)

I, too am an addict. Jones's story along with all the other great Rockets' stories this season has definitely been one of the most pleasing to me. I think the form and arch to his 3 pointer is fine (especially compared to his Lithuanian counterpart) his release is just a little slow, definitely something that can be improved upon with a little practice. He goes hard to the bucket and boards too which I like.

 

I've been an NBA fan going on 33 years now, and I can't think of a more compelling story than the one I've witnessed with our team this year. Starting with the complete rebuild of the roster, including the amazing stories of Lin and Beverley. Asik becoming a premier center after finally getting of the deep end of a bench, and his life story altogether. D-mo and his swagger finally hitting the NBA court. The trading away of Morris and Patterson. Royce White. McHale and his trials and tribulations. Morey vs. Stern. 2nd rounder Parsons getting the nod for team captain in his second year. Harden. T-Rob. TJones' hard work in the D-League. Undrafted, Mexican pro Smith. Each story on it's own is compelling but when looked at as a whole body it is truly fascinating and a book about such a season could easily be read and enjoyed by anyone even if they aren't BBall fans. The playoff berth makes for a nice happy ending too.

[2016Champions]

If he is already this good, then it is possible he will be better than Josh Smith in a couple of years.

[Ostrow]

If he develops the jumper. Josh Smith really does everything well, as long as it has nothing to do with shooting.  There is no way he is better than Smith right now as someone mentioned.  No where near Smith's level.  But I agree, he could be given some time.