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Need to sign Anetokounmpo

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by D-rock, Jul 19, 2019.

  1. D-rock

    D-rock Member

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    Kostas was just waived by Mavs.

    Does not have 3 ball...yet. But can put ball on floor and does so very well during fast breaks. Very good finisher.

    6'10 w/7'2 wingspan plus elite perimeter D.

    Would sign him to back up Clint & Tyson. Better than Deyonte Davis.

    Toronto Raptors rumored to covet him and will claim off waivers.

    Raptors stockpiling young lengthy, athletic, active players. Rockets need to do the same.
     
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  2. Why not?

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    Not at all an investment in trying to lure his brother to us when his contract expires either... not at all
     
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    The Beard, the Brodie, and the Greek Freaks... Beware of Greeks bearing gifts.
     
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    We don’t pick up the Mavs trash, we whittle the goods off San Antonio.

    Scola!
     
  5. Dr of Dunk

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    Raptors are supposedly after Kostas.
    There is another one on the way... Alex. Though I don't think he's anywhere near as good as Giannis... but then, that's probably a given.
     
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    He didn't look very good during the minimal summer league that I saw him in. 5.8 points and 2.8 boards on 39% shooting in 13.4 minutes. Super meh. But maybe a fun development project. Personally I'd rather use Bennett as our development project, unless Kostas takes the spot of Chiozza or Frazier or someone destined for G-league.
     
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  7. D-rock

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    Playing him at F. Needs reps at C.

    Bulk him up and he could have higher upside than Clint.
     
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    Sure, why not. I can't see anything in Vince Edwards. I don't know who Michael Frazier is. Give him one of their spots.
     
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    Either Rockets sign Kostas or see what player Raptors release when they sign Kostas.
     
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    He is straight TRASH
     
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    Raptors are really good at developing young talent.
     
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    Patience grasshopper.

    If his potential.was realized then he would not be available.
     
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    if he was that important to lure his brother, Cuban would never have let him go for no reason.

    But for himself as a prospect meh whatever. why not? at this point...
    I heard from Bucks fans who live in Milwaukee that he was kinda of a prick and stuck up arrogant btw.
     
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    That is very interesting.

    Media paints picture that all the Atentokounmpo brothers/whole family are blue collar/salt of the earth.

    Every single article I have read discusses rags to riches story and how they still remain humble, hard working and thrifty despite success (mainly Giannis).
     
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    I can’t think of any Raptor players that wouldn’t have been good on other teams.
     
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    Raptors loaded at wing:

    Pasqual Siakam
    OG Anunoby
    Norman Powell
    Patrick McCaw
    Stanley Johnson
    Rondae Hollis Jefferson
    Chris Boucher
    Malcolm Miller
     
  17. Dankstronaut

    Dankstronaut Way, way out here.
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    But Anthony Bennett is out of the question lol
     
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    Imagine Kostas vs Giannis in those Raptors-Bucks matchups. That would be fun to see.
     
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    Not opposed to it, but he doesn't have the 3 ball which is a liability, still I would sign him.
     
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    Is he NBA ready...or is his current best case being Seth to real Steph?
     

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