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The Missing Piece: James Johnson

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LeoUnot, May 7, 2017.

  1. LeoUnot

    LeoUnot Member

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    Having free-reign as sixth man in Erik Spoelstra's system, Johnson posted a career year with averages of
    12.8 ppg
    47.9 fg%
    34.0 3p%
    4.9 rpg
    3.6 apg
    1.0 spg
    1.1 bpg
    in 27.4 minutes per game. He is currently on the tail-end of a 1 year/$4,000,000 deal with the Miami Heat. That being said,I believe he could be had this summer for around a 11-13mil/year type of deal. Ultimately, he would be a great addition to our bench as a defensive stopper and the perfect contrast to what Eric Gordon and Lou already provide when our starters rest. Instead of reaching for a superstar this summer, let's sign Johnson and possibly get another superb role-player or back-up center.
     
    #1 LeoUnot, May 7, 2017
  2. LeoUnot

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    Sorry if already posted.
     
    #2 LeoUnot, May 7, 2017
  3. snowconeman22

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    I like him ; he's super athletic

    That being said , he's no backup center . He's a perfect backup wing

    We won't go for him through ; because Mike is the ruler and Mike don't want anyone that can't shoot .

    Frankly Dekker and Harrell could be starting next year if they develop properly ... They have more athleticism and defensive prowess at the 3/4 than both our starters right now.... Unfortunately neither can shoot .

    What this team really needs is for Dekker and Harrell to learn how to shoot.
     
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    FTW Rockets FTW Member

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    Has the off season started? Are we bounced out of the playoffs already?
     
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    Sitting take him in a cheap multi-year deal or a relatively expensive one year desk. But no on multiple years at double digit millions. He has poor character and could easily pull a Lance. Too risky.
     
    #5 basketballholic, May 7, 2017
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    James Johnson is a big 3. Would fit well here as a smallball 4 (although to call him small at 6'9 250lbs is odd!)
    He can shoot well enough.

    But honestly, I hope this thread is lolworthy because we're hoisting the championship high in a few weeks.
     
    #6 DrNuegebauer, May 7, 2017
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    Agreed that he should be a major target. We should have signed him and Whiteside as Vipers.
     
    #7 RocketsTerps, May 7, 2017
  8. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    I wanted him when he was on the Vipers.

    DD
     
    #8 DaDakota, May 7, 2017
  9. Tom Bombadillo

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    Meh...
     
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