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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Believe It!, Jun 21, 2023.

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  1. Believe It!

    Believe It! Member

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    Jarace Walker is the most solid all around prospect available at 4. Check his numbers at the combine. Athletically, in the top percentile at any size. A team guy. He's all about hustle on both ends and he's known for selfless play. High IQ. A playmaker. Is a pest on the defensive end. Could become All NBA great on that side. Jack of all trades. Seems like a fit for Udoka.
     
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  2. burlesk

    burlesk Serious business

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    If we could trade for 6 and 11...
     
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  3. groovemachine

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    Jarace is a can’t miss prospect, but I think at 4 they take a chance on someone with superstar potential
     
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    Can guard 1-5 on D. And, has an offensive game siimilar to Julius Randle.
     
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    lol it feels like half the board is willing Amen Thomspon and the other half is willing for us to trade for 6 and 11

    hey , i wanted to trade for 5 and 8 in Green's year.
    Idk if i would have traded back last year , wanted to trade up for duren
    this year my guy is anthony black , so i want to trade back for him. If you took him at 4 it'd better work out , but Stone might be on the choppin' block either way.
     
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  6. Rokman

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    Is it tomorrow yet?
     
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    Says he models his game to that of Jaylen Brown and Tatum....
    But I see a Robert Williams that can shoot.

    Will fit well in the Udoka schemes.

     
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  8. Francis3422

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    Jarace Walker and Cason Wallace would do a lot for our defensive prospects over the next few years.
     
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  9. cdrive

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    Jarace Walker is like Ivan Drago built from a lab, galvanized at his Elite Sports Academy, then being a 5 Star recruit further galvanized under the mindset of Kelvin Sampson. He’s a grown ass man with freakish athleticism and can hit 3s and play D. Many teams are going to resent not picking him up.
     
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  10. DeBeards

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    Next draymond
    Go grab him w/ no hesitation.
     
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  11. eman

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    I'd be pleased if we take Jarace Walker at 4 (or 5 or 6, with considerations), and delighted to take Jamal "Manor 'Mal" Shead at 20 (or later, with considerations). Whose house?
     
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    Shead withdrew from the draft weeks ago. He was never going to stay in it
     
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    Would you trade Bari and future picks for Scoot and draft Walker at 4?
     
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    Really like his game. Don’t think he’s a fit with Sengun because he’s not a great shooter. He’s going to be a very good player for a very long time, but his upside is less than some other prospects in that range. If we traded back to get him I wouldn’t hate it, but if there’s a clear BPA on our board we should just take the BPA.
     
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    I did not see or hear that. Thanks for the news! Here's hoping he leads us to the chip we should've won last year.
     
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    It's really weird how little attention he's getting as a potential pick at 4. Probably a bit of a reach, but I'd love to trade down for him.
     
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    Reminds me alot of Rasheed. Offensive game still raw but by year 3 this kid will be scary good.
     
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  18. Believe It!

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    No.

    Think Scoot is going to be great, but I doubt they're trading Bari.
     
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    Doesn't fit in well with Sengun. Small ball 5 is a tough position for anyone. He's a 4, and Bari is taking up the most minutes.
     
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    Already been said, but not sure he's a great fit for this team, so I'd prefer other guys in the same (or IMO better) tier.

    That said...if the Rockets got #10 or a 2nd lottery pick and *could* get Jarace Walker, I wouldn't hate it. I designated myself the Jarace Walker hater, but I think he has great BBIQ/feel, especially on defense. I'm happy to bet on guys like that.
     
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