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[Steven]

Good read about the draft and T-Rob's future.

http://basketball.re...obinson-Mistake

[2016Champions]

Whenever I see anything that reminds me how good Drummond is, I feel a little sad. Morey tried so hard to trade up for Drummond but no cigar. 

[Stephen]

SLAM Online has an interesting Q&A w/Robinson.

One bit I still haven't decided how I feel about.

"Can’t nobody teach me how to go and get a rebound or play defense."

http://www.slamonlin...homas-robinson/

[Steven]

SLAM Online has an interesting Q&A w/Robinson.
One bit I still haven't decided how I feel about.
"Can’t nobody teach me how to go and get a rebound or play defense."
http://www.slamonlin...homas-robinson/

With defense and rebounding it is more able effort then ability. I think that's what he meant, not that someone can't tweak him to help him improve, but that the core is already there, he is willing to put in the work.

[rockets best fan]

SLAM Online has an interesting Q&A w/Robinson.

One bit I still haven't decided how I feel about.

"Can’t nobody teach me how to go and get a rebound or play defense."

http://www.slamonlin...homas-robinson/

good read......about his bold statement........it was cocky, but no more than d-mo, t-jones and morris when they got here. kinda like someone when they graduate from school.....ready to take on the world........until you realize the world is also ready to take you on.

[Ostrow]

Whenever I see anything that reminds me how good Drummond is, I feel a little sad. Morey tried so hard to trade up for Drummond but no cigar. 

When you start to feel sad just remember, we draft Drummond we don't get Harden,

[2016Champions]

Touche

[blakecouey]

David Thorpe recently did an Insider report on the top 21 year old rookies, both Thomas Robinson(#2) and Terrence Jones(#3) were on the list.  here is the piece on the two of them.

 

 

2. Thomas Robinson, Rockets

Only in Sacramento can a "can't miss" player seemingly miss. Robinson has the tools to be a strong defender, an outstanding rebounder, and an offensive player who can be of value in transition and out on the floor. Packaged in an athletic, strong and long body, that combination screams long-term starting power forward. Should Houston be able to sign an All-Star-caliber power forward this summer, Robinson will move to the bench. Otherwise, he will get the chance to develop his long list of talents next to some very complementary players.

Robinson has some skill at making plays with the ball, but that part of his game should not be developed yet; it'd be better for him to hone his "tough" game, learning to master screen setting, out-of-area rebounding and overall role-playing responsibilities. Robinson should be a high-level role player -- one of the team's top two rebounders and perhaps its best position defender. He has the talent to be a key player on a great team.

 

 

3. Terrence Jones, Rockets

Jones came out of college reminding some people of Darrell Arthur, who starred in the NCAA championship game after an up-and-down career at Kansas. Jones had a similar career at Kentucky. Both guys were indeed too talented for college and only displayed those talents on occasion.

Arthur has proved to be a solid rotation player for a very good team. Jones has a similar upside, with perhaps even more offensive talent. He'll have to settle into a position first, most likely at power forward, where he can use his versatile offensive game to beat slower men off the dribble or overpower smaller defenders inside. Jones has the game to do both. He also has the makings of an excellent shooter, who should eventually be able to knock down 3s.

He's in a tough spot in Houston, which is loaded with young frontcourt players, so it would not be surprising to see him moved as part of a big deal this June. Either way, Jones has the ability to be a long-term starter or a valuable big man off the bench who averages double figures on good shooting numbers.

 

 

FWIW Dion Waiters was #1.  Royce White was understandably not ranked.

Thorpe also did lists for the 19, and 20 year olds as well, Jeremy Lamb made the list for the 20 year olds, at #4

[2016Champions]

I didn't realize Terrence Jones was doing so well in the D-League.

 

Alot of Rockets fans are pushing for us to sign JSmooth, would that be a waste of a signing considering we are already so stacked with great young prospects at the 4?

[phaketrash]

I didn't realize Terrence Jones was doing so well in the D-League.

 

Alot of Rockets fans are pushing for us to sign JSmooth, would that be a waste of a signing considering we are already so stacked with great young prospects at the 4?

 

A bit, but chances are, TJones turns out like how Thorpe predicts: a solid rotation player. You don't forego JSmoove (or some other big move) to make room for a potential solid rotation player

[thejohnnygold]

I like the idea of playing JSmith and parsons together sometimes as each can play the 3 and the 4 effectively...on defense this would make them interchangeable and make it tough for opposing offenses to exploit a mismatch on a switch.

[timetodienow1234567]

True. Just imagine if DMo picked up strength and learned to play the 5 effectively. If he becomes our backup C, we could make it so that NO team could stack the paint against us.

[phaketrash]

I like the idea of playing JSmith and parsons together sometimes as each can play the 3 and the 4 effectively...on defense this would make them interchangeable and make it tough for opposing offenses to exploit a mismatch on a switch.

 

Yes, I like the versatility that would exist there. Our roster already lends itself to a lot of versatility. JSmoove would add to that even more. If we're focused on defense while Asik is resting, running (Harden or) Lin/Delfino/Parsons/JSmith/TRob  would keep our defense high, maintain our basic offense and rest Harden/Lin + Asik. 

[Chichos]

JSmoove is a headcase and I hate the idea of paying a guy with a questionable motor and who is totally reliant on his athleticism big money.  Now that we have Harden, Parsons, Asik, and Lin it would be better to pickup a 3 and D wing and have Calvin Murphy teach TRob how to shoot corner threes.  Also how to dress.

 

https://twitter.com/...3216769/photo/1

 

http://cdn.bleacherr....jpg?1270763546

 

Google image really can't convey how amazing Calvin Murphy's wardrobe is.  you have to watch the CSN halftime show to get a good feel.

[thejohnnygold]

He's no Craig Sager

 

[rockets best fan]

craig is way way waaaaay out front in that race

[2016Champions]

I think Thomas Robinson could be a Kenneth Faried caliber player with better defense and a deadly spin move. Does anyone agree with me on this?

[thejohnnygold]

I think most of us agree that he should head that way first...with any luck he hits that milestone sometime next year and then keeps on going...I could see him slowly developing offensive skills similar to Paul Millsap's career...Imagine Millsap with incredible defense...that's my dream for T-rob.

[Sir Thursday]

Just found an interesting article that gives some Sacramento perspective on T-Rob: http://www.cowbellki...ot-rookie-year/

 

ST

[ale11]

So...basically, they knew he was gonna get better but didn't have the patience to wait for him to get accostumed to NBA and settled for Jason Thompson and Patterson....so much for "rebuilding mode". That's why their management is one of the worst in the league and shows that this potential move to Seattle is messing everything, even more messed up that it was.