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Jalen Green wouldn't mind the Rockets drafting Amen Thompson

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  1. Clutch

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    #1 Clutch, May 22, 2023
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    Amen Thompson doesn't fit our team at this time, but I expect significant roster changes this offseason. If he's the guy, then great. Right now I'd prefer a better shooter at #4. Or trade out.
     
    #2 El_Conquistador, May 22, 2023
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    Most athletic backcourt in the NBA?
     
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    I can’t imagine him saying anything different publicly
     
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    Amen Thompson off the bench could be a good compromise. I would feel a lot more confident in this pick if we hire a dedicated shooting coach with a history of multiple success stories
     
    #6 razorback88s, May 22, 2023
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    The Rockets have a Poker face.

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    I also can't imagine what his scouting credentials are
     
    #8 napalm06, May 22, 2023
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    Solid at what? Not shooting or dribbling.
     
    #9 Rokman, May 22, 2023
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    I'm trying to think if there was ever a case of a guy publicly saying "don't draft that guy" - I remember Steve Francis suggested the Rockets trade the #1 pick/Yao for Lamar Odom.

    LIke, maybe Christian Laetner or somebody everybody hated had this happen, but tehre was no social media back then.
     
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    Amen Thompson is one year away but he can play 20+ minutes off the bench, we would get use of the speed and physicality of the NBA, and work on his shot. When I see Amen play I see LaMelo Ball, they both have the length, vision, the feel for the game and passing….big difference between the two guys is SHOOTING. Amen has a chance to be a top player in the league depending on his shooting
     
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    Has anyone asked what "Four Year Max" James Harden thinks about Amen Thompson?
     
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    His handle is fine - he is already a good defender, a very good passer, hard worker..... fits a position of need, also is a perfect defensive complement for Jalen Green.
     
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    It’s a resolute endorsement!
     
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    That sounds as PR as it gets and basically says nothint
     
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    Yeah, that doesn't win you many games. #1 most over-hyped metric = athleticism. Dunk contests and highlight videos would be great, though.
     
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    Now we get the most athletic backcourt in the NBA.
     
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    If Thompson can be a high level defender, then a Thompson/Green/KPJ lineup 1-3 is really interesting to me.
     
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    He brought up the Thompson twins name himself. He could have said Miller or Gradey Dick.
     
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