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[Optimism] Hey, remember Terrence Jones?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by kevC, Jul 11, 2014.

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  1. kevC

    kevC Member

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    You know, our 22-year-old 19.1 PER PF? He was actually 3rd on the Rockets last year in PER (a little higher than Bosh's PER) and 3rd best in win shares/48.

    I know he's not Chris Bosh, but he actually was not too shabby last year. On offense, he's only a marginal downgrade from Bosh but he's improving.

    Yes, his defense is not good. That's why Bosh was exciting for us. But I remain hopeful that he will improve in that regard. He's quick, long, and athletic; he does not lack the skills to be a good defender. He just needs to be a smarter defender.

    Yes, we did just get gut punched and lost out on an opportunity to have the best starting 5 in basketball. I must say, even when we were reveling in the prospect of getting Bosh, a part of me was sad that we were losing Terrence (most likely). So I take some solace in that we still have this very promising young player on our team.

    Go Rockets!
     
    #1 kevC, Jul 11, 2014
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  2. jedicro

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    He's a liability on defense and will always be a liability on defense.
     
    #2 jedicro, Jul 11, 2014
  3. ItalianRocket

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    Yeah I remember him getting raped by LMA and almost every All star PF
     
    #3 ItalianRocket, Jul 11, 2014
  4. Rip Van Rocket

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    I am very high on TJones. We need another good PF for depth, but I really like what we have in TJones. Let's see what Morey does over the next couple days before we have a complete meltdown.
     
    #4 Rip Van Rocket, Jul 11, 2014
  5. Rockets34Legend

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    This.
     
    #5 Rockets34Legend, Jul 11, 2014
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    LMA was dropping 40+ a game on him. Can't wait to see that again. :grin:
     
    #6 Karolik, Jul 11, 2014
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    Carmelo Anthony
    LeBron James
    Terrence Jones
    Dirk Nowitzki
    Chris Bosh
    Pau Gasol

    One of these don't belong. :p
     
    #7 J.R., Jul 11, 2014
  8. RocketFan

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    All of the above names have that toughness but Bosh! Bosh doesn't belong! :grin:
     
    #8 RocketFan, Jul 11, 2014
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    He's a better defender at this stage of his career than Bosh was at the same point in his career... you no nothing
     
    #9 K-Low_4_Prez, Jul 11, 2014
  10. kevC

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    Young players often struggle on defense. Good thing is that he doesn't lack the physical tools to be a good defender. He also doesn't seem to be a lazy player so hopefully he'll improve.
     
    #10 kevC, Jul 11, 2014
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    Based on that? Jones may not be a great defender now but with his athletic ability there is no reason to believe that he can't become a good defender down the road.

    We should focus more on PG and backup C position IMO. Of course that is if we retain Chandler.
     
    #11 lalala902102001, Jul 11, 2014
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    So is Harden.

    The downside to TJones is his inexperience. Hopefully we will see much improvement next season.
     
    #12 archinkent, Jul 11, 2014
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    What about not knowing how to rebound? He doesn't understand how to box out.
     
    #13 Convictedstupid, Jul 11, 2014
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    LeBron has two capital letters in his first name. The others do not.
     
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    LOL, sure if he can become a 16-8 guy......is this what this off-season has come to?? Remembering the PF who got benched for long stretches especially late in games?
     
    #15 knickstorm, Jul 11, 2014
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    He is just a good a rebounder as Chris Bosh
     
    #16 K-Low_4_Prez, Jul 11, 2014
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    Respect to Terrence Jones!
     
    #17 sirbaihu, Jul 11, 2014
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    the same tjones that gets raped by any good offensive pf?
     
    #18 astros123, Jul 11, 2014
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    I am trusting PER less and less. It's one of the most useless "advanced" metrics out there.
     
    #19 Easy, Jul 11, 2014
  20. Tom Bombadillo

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    Fantastic post.

    Terrence Jones has Lamar Odom written all over him. The guy was 21-22 last year, and had FANTASTIC chemistry on the offensive end with Harden and Dwight. He absolutely has the talent to grow into a studly starting PF.


    One of the most talented young players in the league, and VASTLY underrated right now. He will change that when he drops a few 30 point games, and the old man strength from the weight room starts kicking in.
     
    #20 Tom Bombadillo, Aug 9, 2014
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