Quickness means nothing when you're 160 lbs soaking wet and tiny, he won't be able to guard a cone lmao Reed was statistically one of the best shooters in all of college stop it. Last thing this team needs is another ball dominant dribbling mf
@@nocap6000 Anything over 35% from 3s is good. Dillingham is shooting 44% from 3s while Reed, 52%. But we know those stats are not gonna hold once they get in the NBA because the defense is much tighter in the NBA than College basketball. So you can expect their % to come down a couple notches to mid to high 30's %. So, they basically will be good shooters. Where the separation comes in, and according to the needs of the Rockets, Dillingham is a natural PG. He can run point in a half court setting. That's not a strong trait with Reed. He's more like Amen; running point in fast-break sitiations and tramsition baskets. We need a PG that can settle the offense down. Get guys in their set, breakdown a defense and able to shoot and hit 3s. Dillingham make more sense than Reed.
Keep developing the young players that we have. Sengun has help now with Steven Adams in the mix. Let’s get a shooter. I cannot over emphasize this. I’ve watch this team the whole season and shooting is a big problem with this group, especially with the 3 point shot. Please get Reed Sheppard.
@@jihadmuhammad9491 didnt know your last name was stone. U have no idea what they wanna do with that pick. We could very well pick him at 3. Udoka said we needed shooting right???? And sheppard is the best shooter in the draft. So I could see us getting him just off pur need
@derrickgiles5288 I don't think you know the way the NBA works. Nobody is going to pick a guy that's never going to be a starter as a top 3 pick. There's plenty of Reed Shepard in the NBA. Come back here on draft night so I can say I told you so. We just had Gary Matthew's and we traded him.
@@jihadmuhammad9491 we need shooting. Thats exactly what udoka said and we know if udoka wants someone we will get em. But look u could be right. I dont know how the NBA works becuz ive never worked in a front office. Im a fan of the Houston rockets. Thats it. If u look at our roster the thing we are missing is 3 point shooting and rim protection. Thats it. So thats why I said its clingen or sheppard
Guys, this team need shooters. We need a three point specialist. There have been times where this team can’t buy a basket, especially late in games. I would go Reed Sheppard I’m sorry. We just need a 3 point threat in today’s modern NBA and be able to create some space on the floor.
When we look back on this in 10 years Sarr, Salaun, and Dillingham will be the best overall players from this draft imo. Reed, Knecht, Risacher, Clingan, and Ware all provide skillsets that’ll fit immediate needs for the Rockets. I honestly wouldn’t mind if we drafted any of these players. I’m sold on Ime as the coach and the natural growth of talent we have with the core 6. We’re in a great position no matter what, honestly!
I'd go with Ware. Only reason is Clingan is going to be a statue if he ever catches the ball and has to make a play, I remember Harden used to pass it to Capela and he couldn't even hit a wide open cutter. The best teams have 5 players that can all pass, dribble, and shoot and play D.
@@jihadmuhammad9491 good points, but actually Clingan in a good passer out of the pick and roll. He’s not a ball stopper at all. Only issue I have with his game is foot speed defensively and inconsistent shot offensively. It’d be hard for him and Sengun to share the court if any of those don’t improve over time.
@@judarod1 yeah I like the kid a lot…he’s giving me Garland/Maxey/Kyrie vibes. I think he’ll be great scorer from day 1. He’ll just need to get stronger and more consistent on defense.
Great pod guys. Ben you convinced me we should keep the pick. now that don't mean I might not change my mind in the next ten minutes, that's just how I feel after this pod. this pick has put some options on the table that look pretty good. one area I do trust Stone in is the evaluation of talent, he usually finds talent with high 1st round picks. the trade avenue is kinda wait and see. if we go the trade route I dont want some recycled almost washup retread star who doesn't fit our time line. we can sign a free agent or make smaller moves to round out the team in weak areas. there are a few kids in this draft who may not impact us next year but look good and can become depth pieces for us or trade assets in the future. that's what has me leaning pick for the next ten minutes
@@DaRealRRichReed defense is good wtf are you talking about? He’d fit perfectly in udoka defense. Great off ball iq player gets lots of steals in passing lanes
I think Dalton is ready now and solves our number one issue. THREE POINT SHOOTING. He is big enough that you have to stay glued to him unlike Sheppard who you simply close out on. A second unit with Amen, Cam, Dalton, Tari, and Aquaman would be lethal.
We hope Zaccerie Risacher falls because he’s an even better shooter with more size & way more upside. Drafting Dalton at 3 for a team that’s roughly 500 is a no go. He’s already completely developed. We want upside! Sacher, Clingan, Sheppard, Cody Williams. One of these 4 is the guy!
I like the idea of drafting Matas Buzelis. High upside player that averaged 15ppg on 42% in an awful ignite offense, while being a top shot-blocker in the G. He has all the tools to be the best player in this draft at 6'10, 38in. vertical and 3-level scoring, with complimentary court vision. He's had a weak showcase at 3 this season but shot 40%+ in high-school. We should utilize Udoka while we have him on contract to help develop Buzelis into a star.
Please no, 42% is atrocious and 27% from 3 is absolutely disgusting and he's not 6'10 at the combine he was measured 6'8.75. Having Chet Holmgrens frame while being that size doesn't sound too good and he hasn't been shooting good in the combine either
@@nocap6000 He's 6'8 if NBA was played without shoes on. Weight is an exaggerated concern with wings. What player that was dragged for being skinny at 3/4/5 didn't put on weight? I'm not down with drafting guards top 5 back to back especially at 6'3 and the West getting bigger & bigger (shai6'6, wemby 7'4,etc.) I get the whole 'ceiling' thing but if that's the case then just trade down with the Pistons.
@@nocap6000 That’s his height without shoes and they don’t play barefoot. I think he may start making his 3’s considering his history. There are several players I like but none I’m in love with…I personally wouldn’t have a problem if the Rockets drafted him.
Reed Sheppard is my top desire now bc he fits a need and even though he’s undersized I think he’ll end up being the best player in this draft when it’s all said and done
That’s where I’m heading too I’m not opposed to Clingan but he would be behind Sengun so he wouldn’t get that many minutes. Reed is probably the best fit on our team
Pencil it in - they are taking Reed Shepard. Coaches like Udoka can't resist a gritty guy from a basketball family. The 42 inch vertical and his musculature compensate for his height. He may be short but he is not small. Shooting, hustle, and IQ give him a high floor. He is not a reach at pick 3. Castle is the interesting one - he may be the star in hiding. If I'm the Wizards I take Castle over Risacher. Shepard can come in and take Holiday's minutes by mid-season.
Let me see: Donovan Clingan at center, Alperen Sengun at power forward, Jabari Smith at small forward, Jalen Green at a shooting guard, and Amen Thompson assigned as a point guard.
Couldnt u match up with wemby in san Antonio games? İ remember u had a player with 40+ points against wemby and while wemby wasnt doing much in same game,remember??
It really is pretty simple. If the Rockets like someone a lot at three, they keep the pick. If they don't, best to trade back. Most likely with Portland for the 7th and 14th picks and get a backup PG and backup Center. It could be someone else and a future first next year, but since giving up the 3rd pick, then no protections for future first. If the Rockets do draft two this year and one next year, that is their future eight man rotation. Or one this year and two next year. Adams, FVV, and Brooks can hang on after their contracts expire or move on to greener pastures. I bet FVV stays to get another ring. What the Rockets absolutely should not do is trade for a "superstar" that is over 30.
Matas Buzelis is gonna be an all star no question.he’s same height with jabari smith jr but better than jabari in all areas except for 3 point shooting & maybe defense. If I were the Rockets org I’ll select him with pick no.3. Buzelis is a better ball handler than Sheppard and he’s a 3 level scorer.Clingan is good but he doesn’t have an all star potential
Buzelis is nowhere near the prospect that Bari is. His game is sloppy & the shot isn’t good nor did it fall for him all year. He’s a decent defender but comparable to Bari with Bari getting the slight edge. There’s a reason Bari was a top 3 pick & was mocked as 1 consistently leading up to the draft in a FAR better draft class. Buzelis is in a weak draft class mocked anywhere from 4-9… Risacher & Sheppard are far better prospects. Clingan is better. Stephon Castle is a better prospect, he’s just not a great fit with guys like Amen & Whitmore. If Risacher slides to 3, he’s the guy no question. Floor spacing, he has the size to be a good defender especially under Udoka. I’d even rather have Cody Williams. At least his shot fell on sample size attempts. Matas falls to Detroit at 5 & ultimately I think we’ll be happy that we didn’t draft him. He is a 3-4 year developmental guy at best.
@@19DAY94 you haven’t watch him bro. He has more upside than Sheppard. in two years he’s gonna be the best player in this draft class, at 6’11 he can put the ball on the floor,dribble, pass,finishes well at the rim, defend and shoot. He has a very high IQ as well. Sheppard is good esp in shooting but undersized.Buzelis is a more rounded player
@@19DAY94 you haven’t watched him bro. He has more upside than all those players you mentioned. in two years he’s gonna be the best player in this draft class, at 6’11 he can put the ball on the floor,dribble, pass,finishes well at the rim, defend and shoot. He has a very high IQ as well. Zaccaharie Risacher is good especially as a shooter, he’s more of a 3&D player like Jabari, but Buzelis is a better all round player.
@@luckychukwuma3822 brother… I’ve watched plenty of tape on him. When I see him, I see a 6’10 Josh Giddey but more athletic. No doubt he has the potential upside to be a top guy in this draft but there are guys who are guaranteed to be better like Risacher & the other guys I named. I don’t even think Matas is better then Ron Holland
There will be a fight in the locker room if that happens; Easton, Whitmore, Amen and Risacher all fighting for those wing minutes is so terrible for all of those players.
@@4evahodlingdoge226Tari is a 3 and 4, he didn’t fight Jabari right? Amen is a big 1, and why assume dudes can’t get along? Tbh looking at the 4, they can all be on the court at once if need be.
If Cam Whitmore would’ve been the number one pick this year, then how about we trade him and the number 3 pick for the number 1 pick and we draft Sarr?
This whole draft is full of roll players with maybe just maybe a few that can be close to an all star if things go right. They should just pic whoever they like and live with it and try to develop the player into what they want and need and finish developing who they have.
You said Dillingham was a shooting guard and his skills would be replicated among other guys already on the team but Dillingham is actually listed on most sites as a pg and Reed is actually the shooting guard so if you take into consideration the addition of Steven Adams you probably don't need another "old school" center that can't shoot threes. Look at the teams still playing in the second round. They all have bigs that shoot threes and just so you know, it's not too many mocks that had Castle over Dillingham. I get that Reed shoots lights out from the three but if the guys we already have don't come back as better shooters, this so - called "internal growth" then what the hell is Stone talking about.
I don't think this is a weak draft, there are a ton of interesting prospects, just nobody like Wemby. It makes me laugh when the experts say they have no consensus on top player and then turn around and call this a weak draft, let's just be honest, they have no clue. I've been watching a lot of highlights and I would be good with either Reed Shepherd or Matas Buzelis. If you held a gun to my head I would go Matas Buzelis right now. His upside is insane. Topic has a knee injury FYI, so his stock will be dropping. Clingan is a big strong guy in college but he's not going to bully folks in the NBA. He could be a solid role player though. Honestly, I think there are a lot of good choices for the Rockets, the French kid could be awesome as well, reminds me of Batum 2.0. Matas Buzelis reminds me of Manu, a great glue guy for a championship team that also blocks shots. Will his shooting come around though?
Sengun really needs to work on his ball handling skills. He can be very clumsy at times and very clumsy with the ball. When FVV and Jalen Green are out of the game, we need someone who can continue the shooting and not get too far behind while those guys are resting.
Who in this draft u think that is? I wanna trade the pick and get a scorer that can come off bench. Yes he have cam but if we had one more scorer coming off the bench that would be cool
@@derrickgiles5288 I’m talking about someone who can get buckets consistently when we need them. I’m talking about a 3 point sniper. I like Reed Sheppard. But if you can bring someone in that can do that, I’m for that as well. But we need that shooter that can shoot 3’s on a consistent basis.
Topic has higher upside in the long run. However, his shooting is his weakness now. I can't imagine 3 players on the floor that can't shoot at the same time (Sengun, Amen & Topic).
Reed is a 6'2" SG, we already have an undersized backcourt as is with FVV & JG. Topic & castle are picks you can justify taking at #3. Given their size and ceiling as players.
Rockets immediate need is size and rim protection. Drafting Clingan will be the best pick.. not Reed a 6'1 shooter.. you don't take Reed at 3, you can find bigger Reed's in free agency. 7'2 280, can't teach that.
I don't get it with the Reed Shepard, Dalton, and Donovan people. Nobody's using a 3rd overall pick a 6'1 player that can't play the point, 6'5 wing that cannot play D, and a 7' foot center that has worse offensive skills than Clint Capela. They are all good players but not worth the 3rd selection. Rockets need to target players with thae potential to be a Star on at least an upgrade over someone we already have on the roster. Ron Holland, Kel'el Ware, and Zaccharie Risacher are the only players that make sense. I'd take Jamal Shead in the 2nd before wasting a 3rd pick on Reed Shepard.
We can go get a mid-level free agent that can probably play as well as any rookie coming out this year so I don’t think we need to search for fit we need to shoot for upside and Maybe plan a player that will be a star in a few years. I’d rather go for Zacc which looks like a 3D player at worst but at best can be Ben Simmons in his prime with a three-point shot.
We need backup C and backup PG. choices are Topic or Clingan. I like Topic as a draft and stash (despite llull ptsd). Also prevents a scary wemby/topic pnr for years Clingan is a defensive C/lob threat we could use behind Alpi. Adds more value Ready to play immediately and will be better/cheaper than landale/adams from day 1.
That is why I would favor trading back with Portland for their 7th and 14th picks. Grab a point guard at 7 unless Clingan slips to 7. Then at 14 draft a center like Missi, Edey, or Kel el Ware unless you took Clingan at 7. Then I would draft Devin Carter at 14. He will be one of the best players in this draft five years from now.
this is a no brainer ffs. we need a rim protector and please don't say sengun or landale or adams. clingan is the kryptonite to wemby or jokic. (let him play in the g-league to develop) don't just look at offence. look at defensive needs of the team too. hated people always blowing by sengun all season with no fear.
Having now watched film, I’d rather draft than trade for a star. I don’t think financially it makes sense to go for a name now when there is so much promise in our current group. If we get Clingan he could learn from Adams for a season and already looks like a great shot blocker. Reed also looks like a good draft with the shooting and could be back up PG as I see Amen taking over the Swiss Army knife role from Tate would should be traded now due to a lack of use.
I love reed but he’s tiny. Smaller than dillingham according to people at combine. Caruso seems to be his ceiling so not worth a 3rd pick. Would rather go for a home run swing like risacher/buzelis/topic or trade back
Greetings, I am a Houston Rockets fan and analysis, Houston must be the right draft pick 3, namely Red Sheppard, he has the genes of a future star, he is a duplicate of Step Curry New or John Stockhon... with a fantastic 3 point shot, this is what Houston needs... Another reason is because Freed Vanvleet is at the end of his 2 year star life, this is a suitable replacement... Don't make the wrong choice, you'll regret it later, if you choose Risacher we're already in Shergun, if you choose, D. Calingan won't be the right duet with Shergun... In fact, it would be better to swap Shergun for Zion Williamson, Houston's team will be wowed... And another good talent is Knecht, I hope Houston is good at taking advantage of opportunities, OK, forward Rockets
1、Topic has knee harm problem like Lonzo ball. This problem will comming again and again. And he not good at 3point shot. 2、3th pick maybe is 3000W in the future. Risacher of 3000W better than Tari of 1500W? I don't think so. 3、Donovan Clingan? Come on man, we have 3 big guy. And we can not give 3000W to the defense big guy. Donovan Clingan has twice harm of Achilles tendon. 4、Rob Dillingham? He is great in offense. But his so thin so small. The important is he really bad in defense. Not only body, but also his habbit and mind. So, I suggest: Reed Sheppard, or trade to 5/6/7 choose Dalton Knecht. We can trade some other player too. If Ime want to player has good body , we focus on Dalton Knecht; If Ime want to player has good assist IQ , we focus on Reed Sheppard;
Clingan is a 7 footer , he can play the 5 while sengun at the 4 let Jabari or cam Whittier play 3 Jalen green at the 2 and use amen Thompson as a 1. That’s what I think
Sheppard or Clingan wouldnt be bad. Fred VV aint gonna be here forever so itd be nice to have a solid backup point next to Amen in the future. They're both young and close in age and can grow together as a really solid for the Rockets future. Clingan wouldn't be bad as well. It'd be nice to have "legitamite"size in a young big that can grab boards, defend, and be a knockdown shooter along side ALP. I wish we could snag both prospects
Dear rockets : Draft day is here. Spurs call you: Spurs receive: #3 overall pick Rockets receive: Keldon Johnson and #8 overall pick What do y'all say?
Biggest issues were 3pt shooting and rim protection…. Nikola definitely isn’t the pick. To make it simple… the pick needs to be a shooter or tall AF lol
Unless nola is willing to do a dillion for zion and thier pick with lettin us keep ours i dontnwna trade it for no one. Ppl are damm passsed out on this draft but its gona come bsck n show all them that reed will be fukking amazing or who ever we get at 3
I would absolutely hate stone if he drafted CLingan.. I don’t like the message it send drafting a Big 3rd.. you don’t take someone 3rd to never try and ;make him a starter your not just planning to draft a bench player at 3 you want someone you expect to start at some point.. now if they want to ruin this and trade Alpi go for it
Trade that pick, i will feel so bad for whoever they draft if they keep it as they will struggle to get minutes and probably will be sent to the gleague.
The Rox have to trade this pick. None of these prospects are better than the core 6 players and what's the point of drafting a player at #3 who most likely wouldn't start.
Houston needs a pf like aaron gordon, do u watch playoff series denver-minnesota?in last game jokic had 35pts 12 asist 5rbnds at 4.Q, and gordon had 13 rebounds meanwhile, Minnesota has beasts gobert,kat,naz reid inside but by the help of gordon,jokic changes all the game but he doesnt care about rebounds as gobert do... Houston doesnt have a pf,amen thompson is the(has to be)best option in there..jabari doesnt play any defence.. jalen green should learn how to share the ball with team and playing pick n rolls,i think jalen green should play the pg to improve his game vision and decisions, amen is a beast defending other teams star player he should play sg and develop 3s, Houston has many wings one will develop in to a decent starting 5 , you need a real pf that supports center like aaron gordon and alpy should get stronger for playing all 4Q efficiently, Houston should believe in j.green as pg thompson as best defender sg alpy as creative center,and one wing jabari cam tari whoever plays decent, missing peace is a real strong pf not like jabari ...
I'm a Spur fan. I hope that Houston doesn't take Knecht. He would destroy the league playing for the Rockets. I was hoping they draft Risacher and that would make them wait longer for him to "grow". He's a 3 to 4 yr project. By that time, Houston would be out of contention. I warned the Spurs already, that they have too many projects. Knecht though is ready. I want him to fall to #4.
Reed Sheppard should go to Kentucky for 4 years. Then try to go pro. He could make a killing and own the state. If he doesn’t go pro later he can still be extremely successful in Kentucky. However, he will go pro now and in 6 years be out of the NBA.
Personally, i would like Sheppard! He is a good FVV back-up!
Naw, Rob Dillingham is better. Better handles, quicker and natural PG skills.
He's not FVV's backup..... he's his replacement
Quickness means nothing when you're 160 lbs soaking wet and tiny, he won't be able to guard a cone lmao Reed was statistically one of the best shooters in all of college stop it. Last thing this team needs is another ball dominant dribbling mf
The perfect guy to take Fred’s spot in another year too
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Anything over 35% from 3s is good. Dillingham is shooting 44% from 3s while Reed, 52%.
But we know those stats are not gonna hold once they get in the NBA because the defense is much tighter in the NBA than College basketball.
So you can expect their % to come down a couple notches to mid to high 30's %. So, they basically will be good shooters.
Where the separation comes in, and according to the needs of the Rockets, Dillingham is a natural PG. He can run point in a half court setting. That's not a strong trait with Reed. He's more like Amen; running point in fast-break sitiations and tramsition baskets.
We need a PG that can settle the offense down. Get guys in their set, breakdown a defense and able to shoot and hit 3s.
Dillingham make more sense than Reed.
Keep developing the young players that we have. Sengun has help now with Steven Adams in the mix. Let’s get a shooter. I cannot over emphasize this. I’ve watch this team the whole season and shooting is a big problem with this group, especially with the 3 point shot. Please get Reed Sheppard.
Rob Dillingham!
Reed Sheppard is my choice. We need a shooter guys bad. This team can go long periods in a game without a basket. We need that shooter.
And the defense will just cover him and leave everyone open. Rockets are not getting him at 3, maybe if they trade back.
@@jihadmuhammad9491 Ok.
@@jihadmuhammad9491 didnt know your last name was stone. U have no idea what they wanna do with that pick. We could very well pick him at 3. Udoka said we needed shooting right???? And sheppard is the best shooter in the draft. So I could see us getting him just off pur need
@derrickgiles5288 I don't think you know the way the NBA works. Nobody is going to pick a guy that's never going to be a starter as a top 3 pick. There's plenty of Reed Shepard in the NBA. Come back here on draft night so I can say I told you so. We just had Gary Matthew's and we traded him.
@@jihadmuhammad9491 we need shooting. Thats exactly what udoka said and we know if udoka wants someone we will get em. But look u could be right. I dont know how the NBA works becuz ive never worked in a front office. Im a fan of the Houston rockets. Thats it. If u look at our roster the thing we are missing is 3 point shooting and rim protection. Thats it. So thats why I said its clingen or sheppard
I believe Basketball IQ with good feel and shooting. Reed Sheppard will learn and replace Vanfleet on year 2.
Guys, this team need shooters. We need a three point specialist. There have been times where this team can’t buy a basket, especially late in games. I would go Reed Sheppard I’m sorry. We just need a 3 point threat in today’s modern NBA and be able to create some space on the floor.
Donovan to the Rockets makes a lot of sense. All of the young teams have good rim protectors.
When we look back on this in 10 years Sarr, Salaun, and Dillingham will be the best overall players from this draft imo. Reed, Knecht, Risacher, Clingan, and Ware all provide skillsets that’ll fit immediate needs for the Rockets. I honestly wouldn’t mind if we drafted any of these players. I’m sold on Ime as the coach and the natural growth of talent we have with the core 6. We’re in a great position no matter what, honestly!
I'd go with Ware. Only reason is Clingan is going to be a statue if he ever catches the ball and has to make a play, I remember Harden used to pass it to Capela and he couldn't even hit a wide open cutter. The best teams have 5 players that can all pass, dribble, and shoot and play D.
Dillingham is who we need.
@@jihadmuhammad9491 good points, but actually Clingan in a good passer out of the pick and roll. He’s not a ball stopper at all. Only issue I have with his game is foot speed defensively and inconsistent shot offensively. It’d be hard for him and Sengun to share the court if any of those don’t improve over time.
@@judarod1 yeah I like the kid a lot…he’s giving me Garland/Maxey/Kyrie vibes. I think he’ll be great scorer from day 1. He’ll just need to get stronger and more consistent on defense.
Reed Shepherd is a no brainer.
Great pod guys. Ben you convinced me we should keep the pick. now that don't mean I might not change my mind in the next ten minutes, that's just how I feel after this pod. this pick has put some options on the table that look pretty good. one area I do trust Stone in is the evaluation of talent, he usually finds talent with high 1st round picks. the trade avenue is kinda wait and see. if we go the trade route I dont want some recycled almost washup retread star who doesn't fit our time line. we can sign a free agent or make smaller moves to round out the team in weak areas. there are a few kids in this draft who may not impact us next year but look good and can become depth pieces for us or trade assets in the future. that's what has me leaning pick for the next ten minutes
I suggest: Reed Sheppard or trade to 5/6/7th pick to choose Dalton Knecht.
Offense is great. His defense is 🗑️
@@DaRealRRichReed defense is good wtf are you talking about? He’d fit perfectly in udoka defense. Great off ball iq player gets lots of steals in passing lanes
I think Dalton is ready now and solves our number one issue. THREE POINT SHOOTING. He is big enough that you have to stay glued to him unlike Sheppard who you simply close out on. A second unit with Amen, Cam, Dalton, Tari, and Aquaman would be lethal.
We hope Zaccerie Risacher falls because he’s an even better shooter with more size & way more upside. Drafting Dalton at 3 for a team that’s roughly 500 is a no go. He’s already completely developed. We want upside! Sacher, Clingan, Sheppard, Cody Williams. One of these 4 is the guy!
Risacher is not a better shooter... he shot like 25% the entire second half of the season lmao
@@nocap6000 form & overall percentage tells a different story… Risacher is the much better shooter! Especially as a catch & shoot.
Yeah u made me open my eyes 2 dalton. He big and can shoot. And that 2nd unit u put up there would be crazy. Now I want dalton
I like the idea of drafting Matas Buzelis. High upside player that averaged 15ppg on 42% in an awful ignite offense, while being a top shot-blocker in the G. He has all the tools to be the best player in this draft at 6'10, 38in. vertical and 3-level scoring, with complimentary court vision. He's had a weak showcase at 3 this season but shot 40%+ in high-school. We should utilize Udoka while we have him on contract to help develop Buzelis into a star.
He’s the next Franz Wagner
Udoka not going anywhere
Please no, 42% is atrocious and 27% from 3 is absolutely disgusting and he's not 6'10 at the combine he was measured 6'8.75. Having Chet Holmgrens frame while being that size doesn't sound too good and he hasn't been shooting good in the combine either
@@nocap6000 He's 6'8 if NBA was played without shoes on. Weight is an exaggerated concern with wings. What player that was dragged for being skinny at 3/4/5 didn't put on weight? I'm not down with drafting guards top 5 back to back especially at 6'3 and the West getting bigger & bigger (shai6'6, wemby 7'4,etc.) I get the whole 'ceiling' thing but if that's the case then just trade down with the Pistons.
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That’s his height without shoes and they don’t play barefoot. I think he may start making his 3’s considering his history. There are several players I like but none I’m in love with…I personally wouldn’t have a problem if the Rockets drafted him.
I would rather have Clingan for fit, but off of watching how naturally the game comes to all these prospects, I would pick Risacher or Topic..
I’m from Connecticut so I would love castle or clingan.Both all defense potential and both winners who will sacrifice and play unselfish.
Reed Sheppard is my top desire now bc he fits a need and even though he’s undersized I think he’ll end up being the best player in this draft when it’s all said and done
That’s where I’m heading too I’m not opposed to Clingan but he would be behind Sengun so he wouldn’t get that many minutes.
Reed is probably the best fit on our team
Who better to teach reed sheppard than Fred. Potential to be the best shooter in the league. And he has ❤! You can't teach that
Zachary the French kid
He also had a 40" vertical at the combine
Nope
Pencil it in - they are taking Reed Shepard. Coaches like Udoka can't resist a gritty guy from a basketball family. The 42 inch vertical and his musculature compensate for his height. He may be short but he is not small. Shooting, hustle, and IQ give him a high floor. He is not a reach at pick 3. Castle is the interesting one - he may be the star in hiding. If I'm the Wizards I take Castle over Risacher. Shepard can come in and take Holiday's minutes by mid-season.
A win now veteran is fine as long as he can shoot. We need that guy who can put the ball in the basket. Shooting is a big need for this team.
Let me see: Donovan Clingan at center, Alperen Sengun at power forward, Jabari Smith at small forward, Jalen Green at a shooting guard, and Amen Thompson assigned as a point guard.
So many TOs lol
Reed shepperd is like a younger version of klay thompson
Dude is 6'1.
Sheppard is a solid future role player.
Topic facilitating next to Wemby is more disturbing to think about.
Topic may not be there for the Spurs to even draft.
i would like for rockets to draft Donovan Clingan
Casual
Oh God, no.
That’s the best way to go
Donovan Clingan, rim protector and "maybe" he can help guard Wemby
getting ready for wemby in the future
Zach Edey is better.
Couldnt u match up with wemby in san Antonio games? İ remember u had a player with 40+ points against wemby and while wemby wasnt doing much in same game,remember??
It really is pretty simple. If the Rockets like someone a lot at three, they keep the pick. If they don't, best to trade back. Most likely with Portland for the 7th and 14th picks and get a backup PG and backup Center. It could be someone else and a future first next year, but since giving up the 3rd pick, then no protections for future first.
If the Rockets do draft two this year and one next year, that is their future eight man rotation. Or one this year and two next year. Adams, FVV, and Brooks can hang on after their contracts expire or move on to greener pastures. I bet FVV stays to get another ring. What the Rockets absolutely should not do is trade for a "superstar" that is over 30.
Matas Buzelis is gonna be an all star no question.he’s same height with jabari smith jr but better than jabari in all areas except for 3 point shooting & maybe defense. If I were the Rockets org I’ll select him with pick no.3. Buzelis is a better ball handler than Sheppard and he’s a 3 level scorer.Clingan is good but he doesn’t have an all star potential
Buzelis is nowhere near the prospect that Bari is. His game is sloppy & the shot isn’t good nor did it fall for him all year. He’s a decent defender but comparable to Bari with Bari getting the slight edge. There’s a reason Bari was a top 3 pick & was mocked as 1 consistently leading up to the draft in a FAR better draft class. Buzelis is in a weak draft class mocked anywhere from 4-9… Risacher & Sheppard are far better prospects. Clingan is better. Stephon Castle is a better prospect, he’s just not a great fit with guys like Amen & Whitmore. If Risacher slides to 3, he’s the guy no question. Floor spacing, he has the size to be a good defender especially under Udoka. I’d even rather have Cody Williams. At least his shot fell on sample size attempts. Matas falls to Detroit at 5 & ultimately I think we’ll be happy that we didn’t draft him. He is a 3-4 year developmental guy at best.
He’s not a 3 level scorer & he’s not a better ball handler than Sheppard in any way shape or form.
@@19DAY94 you haven’t watch him bro. He has more upside than Sheppard. in two years he’s gonna be the best player in this draft class, at 6’11 he can put the ball on the floor,dribble, pass,finishes well at the rim, defend and shoot. He has a very high IQ as well. Sheppard is good esp in shooting but undersized.Buzelis is a more rounded player
@@19DAY94 you haven’t watched him bro. He has more upside than all those players you mentioned. in two years he’s gonna be the best player in this draft class, at 6’11 he can put the ball on the floor,dribble, pass,finishes well at the rim, defend and shoot. He has a very high IQ as well. Zaccaharie Risacher is good especially as a shooter, he’s more of a 3&D player like Jabari, but Buzelis is a better all round player.
@@luckychukwuma3822 brother… I’ve watched plenty of tape on him. When I see him, I see a 6’10 Josh Giddey but more athletic. No doubt he has the potential upside to be a top guy in this draft but there are guys who are guaranteed to be better like Risacher & the other guys I named. I don’t even think Matas is better then Ron Holland
Has to be between Reed Sheppard and Donovan Clingan
We need a big guy
No we don’t? Adams and sengun?
Risacher if he drops 👍
Absolutely 💯
There will be a fight in the locker room if that happens; Easton, Whitmore, Amen and Risacher all fighting for those wing minutes is so terrible for all of those players.
@@4evahodlingdoge226 amen gone be pg probably
@@4evahodlingdoge226
What's wrong with drafting defense and shooting? The Frenchman may be best available Talent at 3.
@@4evahodlingdoge226Tari is a 3 and 4, he didn’t fight Jabari right? Amen is a big 1, and why assume dudes can’t get along? Tbh looking at the 4, they can all be on the court at once if need be.
I want dillingham he has great scoring and vision off the rip
REED SHEPPARD…. Point blank period
I agree. No question.
If Cam Whitmore would’ve been the number one pick this year, then how about we trade him and the number 3 pick for the number 1 pick and we draft Sarr?
Because Cam is going to be better than anyone from this draft. Cam by himself would get you the #1 pick.
No way I trade cam. No way. Cam is instant offense and he will be a star soon. Cam is a 3 level scorer
Would never trade cam.
@@derrickgiles5288 lol they would trade him within a heartbeat boy you crazy
This whole draft is full of roll players with maybe just maybe a few that can be close to an all star if things go right. They should just pic whoever they like and live with it and try to develop the player into what they want and need and finish developing who they have.
So hard to choose they all fitting😅
You said Dillingham was a shooting guard and his skills would be replicated among other guys already on the team but Dillingham is actually listed on most sites as a pg and Reed is actually the shooting guard so if you take into consideration the addition of Steven Adams you probably don't need another "old school" center that can't shoot threes. Look at the teams still playing in the second round. They all have bigs that shoot threes and just so you know, it's not too many mocks that had Castle over Dillingham. I get that Reed shoots lights out from the three but if the guys we already have don't come back as better shooters, this so - called "internal growth" then what the hell is Stone talking about.
I don't think this is a weak draft, there are a ton of interesting prospects, just nobody like Wemby. It makes me laugh when the experts say they have no consensus on top player and then turn around and call this a weak draft, let's just be honest, they have no clue. I've been watching a lot of highlights and I would be good with either Reed Shepherd or Matas Buzelis. If you held a gun to my head I would go Matas Buzelis right now. His upside is insane. Topic has a knee injury FYI, so his stock will be dropping. Clingan is a big strong guy in college but he's not going to bully folks in the NBA. He could be a solid role player though. Honestly, I think there are a lot of good choices for the Rockets, the French kid could be awesome as well, reminds me of Batum 2.0. Matas Buzelis reminds me of Manu, a great glue guy for a championship team that also blocks shots. Will his shooting come around though?
Sengun really needs to work on his ball handling skills. He can be very clumsy at times and very clumsy with the ball. When FVV and Jalen Green are out of the game, we need someone who can continue the shooting and not get too far behind while those guys are resting.
Who in this draft u think that is? I wanna trade the pick and get a scorer that can come off bench. Yes he have cam but if we had one more scorer coming off the bench that would be cool
@@derrickgiles5288 I’m talking about someone who can get buckets consistently when we need them. I’m talking about a 3 point sniper. I like Reed Sheppard. But if you can bring someone in that can do that, I’m for that as well. But we need that shooter that can shoot 3’s on a consistent basis.
@@braswellkeith59 thats what we missing, a sniper. I definitely agree with u all the way. Wish we could get a sniper that can play D also.
Don’t consider need, always best available in top 5
Nikola Topic or Risacher
Finally a Rockets fan that gets it
Can topic shoot?
Topic has higher upside in the long run. However, his shooting is his weakness now. I can't imagine 3 players on the floor that can't shoot at the same time (Sengun, Amen & Topic).
Topic a josh giddey 2.0
I hope Reed Sheppard don’t go to San Antonio as well. That would be like a slap in the face. Let’s get this guy rockets.
Looking good for the Rockets...I followed Steven Adams to the Rockets..HOF Coach...
We need a good shot blocker rebounder . Sometimes we got pushed around.
Rosacher is the only option for us 6’10 shooter
Jabari smith ?
He took 4 3s a game made 1.5 for 40 percent
Reed is a 6'2" SG, we already have an undersized backcourt as is with FVV & JG. Topic & castle are picks you can justify taking at #3. Given their size and ceiling as players.
Talent wise? Yes. Fit wise? Terrible. Neither topic nor castle can shoot from 3. We need that bad.
@@DaRealRRich eason, jabari, brooks and Fred all shot above 36% from 3. If Jalen can get more efficient that'll be enough for now.
If we get big in the draft who we picking up for shooting
gotta go young guy that extends the window even further
Sheppard and Castle look like elite role players. Take the bigger one
That would be Castle.
Amen ft topic would be speedy in the court
They should go for risacher or nikola topic they will fit well with lineup
DONAVON CLINGHAN IS THE GUY
I think clingan, reed, knect, researcher and castle would be good fits for the rockets. Even matas and tidjan could be good fits to.
Trade or pick but the goal should be shooter.shooter. shoter if possible SGA type so that FVV is backed up...
Need that BIG CENTER Or Sheppard
Rockets immediate need is size and rim protection. Drafting Clingan will be the best pick.. not Reed a 6'1 shooter.. you don't take Reed at 3, you can find bigger Reed's in free agency. 7'2 280, can't teach that.
Don't need a guard. The France guy has a good shot, I would like
What’s a lineup with Reed on the team supposed to look like ??
Valid point. Personally, I like Devin Carter. So trade back with Portland and draft Carter at 14.
I don't get it with the Reed Shepard, Dalton, and Donovan people. Nobody's using a 3rd overall pick a 6'1 player that can't play the point, 6'5 wing that cannot play D, and a 7' foot center that has worse offensive skills than Clint Capela. They are all good players but not worth the 3rd selection. Rockets need to target players with thae potential to be a Star on at least an upgrade over someone we already have on the roster. Ron Holland, Kel'el Ware, and Zaccharie Risacher are the only players that make sense. I'd take Jamal Shead in the 2nd before wasting a 3rd pick on Reed Shepard.
Buzellis or risacher .. one of them we need
We can go get a mid-level free agent that can probably play as well as any rookie coming out this year so I don’t think we need to search for fit we need to shoot for upside and Maybe plan a player that will be a star in a few years. I’d rather go for Zacc which looks like a 3D player at worst but at best can be Ben Simmons in his prime with a three-point shot.
Nikola Topic’ has the most upside in this draft if you let SA get him I think we will regret it
Y’all trippin is Sheppard playing over green, Fred, amen Thompson, etc. even playing along side. I don’t think the kid is nba ready
We need backup C and backup PG. choices are Topic or Clingan.
I like Topic as a draft and stash (despite llull ptsd). Also prevents a scary wemby/topic pnr for years
Clingan is a defensive C/lob threat we could use behind Alpi. Adds more value Ready to play immediately and will be better/cheaper than landale/adams from day 1.
That is why I would favor trading back with Portland for their 7th and 14th picks. Grab a point guard at 7 unless Clingan slips to 7. Then at 14 draft a center like Missi, Edey, or Kel el Ware unless you took Clingan at 7. Then I would draft Devin Carter at 14. He will be one of the best players in this draft five years from now.
Is everyone 4getting we have stevan adams???
Reed
.....hes young amd udoka will better him on defense he may be the next john Stockton
Matas Buzelis is easily the best baller and would cook Reed or Clingan. Taking a guy Like Clingan at 3 would be scandalous
this is a no brainer ffs. we need a rim protector and please don't say sengun or landale or adams. clingan is the kryptonite to wemby or jokic. (let him play in the g-league to develop) don't just look at offence. look at defensive needs of the team too. hated people always blowing by sengun all season with no fear.
Oh my 👀
Reed Sheppard all day!!!!
Casual
I'm curious why I don't hear much talk about Zack Edey
they think he is too slow for the nba projected to go late first round or second round pick
He beat out all the Bigs in the combine including in mobility drills. He also shot 3s better than most shooters. I would take Edey 3rd overall!
@@whatnow5847 his highlights remind me of yao ming
Having now watched film, I’d rather draft than trade for a star. I don’t think financially it makes sense to go for a name now when there is so much promise in our current group. If we get Clingan he could learn from Adams for a season and already looks like a great shot blocker. Reed also looks like a good draft with the shooting and could be back up PG as I see Amen taking over the Swiss Army knife role from Tate would should be traded now due to a lack of use.
I love reed but he’s tiny. Smaller than dillingham according to people at combine. Caruso seems to be his ceiling so not worth a 3rd pick. Would rather go for a home run swing like risacher/buzelis/topic or trade back
Greetings, I am a Houston Rockets fan and analysis, Houston must be the right draft pick 3, namely Red Sheppard, he has the genes of a future star, he is a duplicate of Step Curry New or John Stockhon... with a fantastic 3 point shot, this is what Houston needs... Another reason is because Freed Vanvleet is at the end of his 2 year star life, this is a suitable replacement... Don't make the wrong choice, you'll regret it later, if you choose Risacher we're already in Shergun, if you choose, D. Calingan won't be the right duet with Shergun... In fact, it would be better to swap Shergun for Zion Williamson, Houston's team will be wowed... And another good talent is Knecht, I hope Houston is good at taking advantage of opportunities, OK, forward Rockets
Zach Edey.
I like Sheppard Edey Clingon
Donovan will be a decent center thats about it ...aka walker Kessler
You will need a center not to tire sengun out vs wenby
Nikola topic is a bigger version of a pg.
I love the idea of of picking Clingan I watched to many games last season where the Rockets got man handled by guys Like
joker n Rudy Gobert
We have adams. That's what he is 4. I know he is older but he still is one of the strongest players in the league
1、Topic has knee harm problem like Lonzo ball. This problem will comming again and again. And he not good at 3point shot.
2、3th pick maybe is 3000W in the future. Risacher of 3000W better than Tari of 1500W? I don't think so.
3、Donovan Clingan? Come on man, we have 3 big guy. And we can not give 3000W to the defense big guy. Donovan Clingan has twice harm of Achilles tendon.
4、Rob Dillingham? He is great in offense. But his so thin so small. The important is he really bad in defense. Not only body, but also his habbit and mind.
So, I suggest: Reed Sheppard, or trade to 5/6/7 choose Dalton Knecht. We can trade some other player too.
If Ime want to player has good body , we focus on Dalton Knecht;
If Ime want to player has good assist IQ , we focus on Reed Sheppard;
Clingan is a 7 footer , he can play the 5 while sengun at the 4 let Jabari or cam Whittier play 3 Jalen green at the 2 and use amen Thompson as a 1. That’s what I think
A whole 2 months I been saying Reed Sheppard or one of the best biggest centers is our best bet I guess I eat sleep breath Rockets like that
Zach Edey did better than all the bigs in the combine including mobility. Plus Edey will be hard to stop down low. Pick Edey instead of Clingan!
Sheppard or Clingan wouldnt be bad. Fred VV aint gonna be here forever so itd be nice to have a solid backup point next to Amen in the future. They're both young and close in age and can grow together as a really solid for the Rockets future.
Clingan wouldn't be bad as well. It'd be nice to have "legitamite"size in a young big that can grab boards, defend, and be a knockdown shooter along side ALP. I wish we could snag both prospects
Dear rockets :
Draft day is here.
Spurs call you:
Spurs receive: #3 overall pick
Rockets receive: Keldon Johnson and #8 overall pick
What do y'all say?
rockets have zero need of keldon johnson
Fuck the spurs
I want Knecht
Biggest issues were 3pt shooting and rim protection…. Nikola definitely isn’t the pick. To make it simple… the pick needs to be a shooter or tall AF lol
Matas or Donovon
I would love for the rockets to ⛏️ Alex Sarr
Unless nola is willing to do a dillion for zion and thier pick with lettin us keep ours i dontnwna trade it for no one. Ppl are damm passsed out on this draft but its gona come bsck n show all them that reed will be fukking amazing or who ever we get at 3
I'm not taking a Mark Price 2.0 as my top 3 pick
Mark Price was decent asl.. I like lil Reed road Sheppard 😂
@@willsparkmeone6371 lol
I would absolutely hate stone if he drafted CLingan.. I don’t like the message it send drafting a Big 3rd.. you don’t take someone 3rd to never try and ;make him a starter your not just planning to draft a bench player at 3 you want someone you expect to start at some point.. now if they want to ruin this and trade Alpi go for it
Trade that pick, i will feel so bad for whoever they draft if they keep it as they will struggle to get minutes and probably will be sent to the gleague.
The Rox have to trade this pick. None of these prospects are better than the core 6 players and what's the point of drafting a player at #3 who most likely wouldn't start.
Houston needs a pf like aaron gordon, do u watch playoff series denver-minnesota?in last game jokic had 35pts 12 asist 5rbnds at 4.Q, and gordon had 13 rebounds meanwhile, Minnesota has beasts gobert,kat,naz reid inside but by the help of gordon,jokic changes all the game but he doesnt care about rebounds as gobert do... Houston doesnt have a pf,amen thompson is the(has to be)best option in there..jabari doesnt play any defence.. jalen green should learn how to share the ball with team and playing pick n rolls,i think jalen green should play the pg to improve his game vision and decisions, amen is a beast defending other teams star player he should play sg and develop 3s, Houston has many wings one will develop in to a decent starting 5 , you need a real pf that supports center like aaron gordon and alpy should get stronger for playing all 4Q efficiently, Houston should believe in j.green as pg thompson as best defender sg alpy as creative center,and one wing jabari cam tari whoever plays decent, missing peace is a real strong pf not like jabari ...
Sheppard = JJ Redick
Jj is bigger and a better shooter
I wouldn’t even trade our third pick for prime JJ Reddick
JJ is a legit 6'4 200lbs, Sheppard is 6'2 180lbs.
Sheppard has 4.5 assist per game in 28min. And he good at defense too.
Would ATL entertain the #3 plus JalenGreen and filler for Trae Young ?
what if alex sar fall to 3 ???
Guess he would be a Rocket.
What if he trade for Austin Reaves
I'm a Spur fan. I hope that Houston doesn't take Knecht. He would destroy the league playing for the Rockets. I was hoping they draft Risacher and that would make them wait longer for him to "grow". He's a 3 to 4 yr project. By that time, Houston would be out of contention. I warned the Spurs already, that they have too many projects. Knecht though is ready. I want him to fall to #4.
Reed Sheppard should go to Kentucky for 4 years. Then try to go pro. He could make a killing and own the state. If he doesn’t go pro later he can still be extremely successful in Kentucky. However, he will go pro now and in 6 years be out of the NBA.
Dont sleep on Rob Dillingham.
Shooting is a dime a dozen 7' plus bigs who can ball more rare
I will go buzelis
That gaurdcis too small