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If you had to choose: Howard OR Paul

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by KiLLiN, Jun 12, 2013.

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Who would you choose?

  1. Dwight Howard

    223 vote(s)
    72.2%

  2. Chris Paul

    86 vote(s)
    27.8%
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  1. KiLLiN

    KiLLiN Member

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    It's been said that it is very difficult to acquire both Howard and Paul. So lets assume we were in a position to only get one of them.

    Who would you choose and why? :confused:
     
    #1 KiLLiN, Jun 12, 2013
  2. pwnyxpress

    pwnyxpress Member

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    There was a thread like this started last week? It even had a poll and everything :( ps - I think D12 won
     
    #2 pwnyxpress, Jun 12, 2013
  3. FLASH21

    FLASH21 Heart O' Champs

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    Needs poll.
     
    #3 FLASH21, Jun 12, 2013
  4. KiLLiN

    KiLLiN Member

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    Added, For the purposes of the thread I'll answer Dwight Howard based on these assumptions:

    - Our defense needs some major improvement esp. with Asik out, so that would go a long way.
    - Our starting gaurd and our star player already demand the ball quite abit, as well as love running the pick & roll in which Howard excels at.
    - Dwight's offensive capabilities still has a long way to go, and with great big men coaches in Houston he can be there (I think Carroll Dawson still coaches great big men, and did a great job with Yao as well).
     
    #4 KiLLiN, Jun 12, 2013
  5. platypus

    platypus Member

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    Name a superstar point-guard in the recent era besides Tony Parker that has won a chip. Paul has a horrendous track record in the playoffs and he won't help us beat miami. Dwight on the other hand carried a team to the finals and his size is key against the heat.
     
    #5 platypus, Jun 12, 2013
  6. Firebomb525

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    I pick Howard.
    He and Asik would form a dynamic defensive force, and with help from McHale and Olajuwon, both will pick up their offensive games.

    I still have faith in Lin; he will improve his shooting and ball-handling. He and Parsons will be the tertiary guys to our two stars in Harden and Howard.
     
    #6 Firebomb525, Jun 12, 2013
  7. The Captain

    The Captain ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    That's the question.
     
    #7 The Captain, Jun 12, 2013
  8. DunKingDanny

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    Good point. I totally agree with you..A big man in the post is crucial if we expect to beat miami
     
    #8 DunKingDanny, Jun 12, 2013
  9. Cstyle42

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    If you get Paul then sign Josh Smith that would be darn good.
     
    #9 Cstyle42, Jun 12, 2013
  10. white lightning

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    Howard for size and defense.
     
    #10 white lightning, Jun 12, 2013
  11. BamBam

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    Need: D12 > CP3
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    #11 BamBam, Jun 12, 2013
  12. MONON

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    Our offense doesn't need help. Our defense needs the help. Dwight it is!
     
    #12 MONON, Jun 12, 2013
  13. k-money

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    God point but there is rondo.
     
    #13 k-money, Jun 12, 2013
  14. k-money

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    Good^^^^^
     
    #14 k-money, Jun 12, 2013
  15. KiLLiN

    KiLLiN Member

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    Wonder if Josh Smith would take a Morey contract. Could go for a run on the big PFs next season with a CP3 signing and not keep smith on the books to provide cap space.

    Could be good!
     
    #15 KiLLiN, Jun 12, 2013
  16. IBTL

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    for our current team and needs? Howard.

    If I was starting a team from scratch? Paul.
     
    #16 IBTL, Jun 12, 2013
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    If I was starting a team, I'd pick CP3. But for this situation, I'd take Howard
     
    #17 apcgamb24, Jun 12, 2013
  18. rocketfaithful

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    point is a bigger need than center so cp3
     
    #18 rocketfaithful, Jun 12, 2013
  19. finsraider

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    I picked Dwight, but it's tough. I think the jump from Asik to Dwight is less than the jump from Lin to CP3. A backcourt of CP3/Harden/Parsons is VERY enticing.

    That said, almost every championship team in history had a good low post scorer, and even if Dwight isn't elite on offense, he's still very good (especially when compared to Asik). Also, i like the idea of a) zero defensive dropoff when either comes off the floor, and b) pairing them together to finish a game.
     
    #19 finsraider, Jun 12, 2013
  20. FD_II

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    drama machine or flop machine? hmmm tough decision.
     
    #20 FD_II, Jun 12, 2013
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