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  1. Bearius Jones

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    Ponds looks like a steal for what his role would be for the Rockets: 3rd string PG behind Harden and Paul, potential Gordon replacement, and an offensive spark off the bench. The Harden and Ponds combo will be very interesting dynamic.

    This signing makes a potential trade of Gordon + filler for Butler easier to stomach.
     
    #141 Bearius Jones, Jun 22, 2019
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    Tough to be too optimistic about someone undrafted, but after doing some videos I think he can make the team and contribute. I think he is the best rookie guard prospect we have had in awhile.
     
    #142 glynch, Jun 22, 2019
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    So a smaller, worse shooting, less dynamic version of D’Angelo Russell...
     
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    I'm one of those. Where can I sign up?
     
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  5. rockets13champs

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    His layup package is very Kyrie esque
     
    #145 rockets13champs, Jun 23, 2019
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    Yeah I like how he uses his jab steps shows that he is a driving threat.
     
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    #147 xiki, Jun 24, 2019
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    Hopefully Ponds is not a snitch though.
     
    #148 Fulgore, Jun 24, 2019
  9. BreakYoSelfFool

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    After the draft I hoped we could get Ponds as unsigned free agent....


    Nah, I never heard of him. But he seems to be good at breaking down the defense off the dribble and plays with a faster pace than our current primary ball handler. He looks like a wizard around the rim, an elite finisher. I think that consistent layup making is a big need for the Rockets. Also a guy who can put the pressure on the defense and get buckets at will. Also, I like his energy and intensity.
     
    #149 BreakYoSelfFool, Jun 24, 2019
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    I just watched his stuff...to me I'm getting a young raymond Felton vibe. I'm ok with that.
     
    #150 mike2k132, Jul 5, 2019
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    Van fleet says hi. U can be small
     
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    Yay... fireworks
     
    #152 dejamike, Jul 5, 2019
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    He's 5'11 1/2 without shoes so he's around CP3's height. That's small but not midget sized like Isiah Thomas.
     
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    Russell's making the max this dude went undrafted.

    A beggar version of Russell would be perfect as a 3rd string pg.
     
    #154 roslolian, Jul 5, 2019
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    #155 freckleslol, Jul 28, 2019
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    At this point, Ponds would be ecstatic to have Rivers' career.
     
    #156 Garner, Jul 28, 2019
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    At this point I’m ecstatic to have Rivers on our team
     
    #157 don grahamleone, Jul 28, 2019
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    Ponds needs to do a lot better on the Vipers than in the summer league. I would also like to see Deng Adel and Chris Clemons on the Vipers, along with Clark and Hart.
     
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    I like him. He's like Harden in the fact that he makes it look easy. Nice touch.
     
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