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Some great analysis of Amen and Tari playing some stifling defense. Gotta love the personality of this team right now, defense wins championships, and they certainly have plenty of it. Comparing these guys to E. Honda is high praise, but apt, as they are constantly engaged and hunting for steals.Β 

Of the Cavs few losses this year, the 2 to ATL, 1 to OKC and 2 to Houston were all because of long armed wings giving their shooters fits. The Cavs win shootouts without much sweat, but the tougher, high energy defenses have been their kryptonite. It bodes well for the Rockets playoff chances this year, but also for the future, as Fred is the only key free agent on this team, and with the way Amen is playing, he soon won't be needed.Β 

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4 hours ago, ChickenSandwich said:

Fred seems to be key this season as the coach on the floor. Betting Ime wants him back.Β 

Nah, the key to the season so far was Thompson taking over in the starting lineup for an injured Smith. Amen will be the unquestioned team leader next season, and is likely the star we have been after. He can guard 1-5 and has high level basketball IQ on both offense and defense. If he ever gets it to 33% and 80%, he's a MVP level player.

Would love to see Thompson, Whitmore, Eason, Smith, and Sengun on the floor together.

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1 hour ago, HtownHorn said:

Nah, the key to the season so far was Thompson taking over in the starting lineup for an injured Smith. Amen will be the unquestioned team leader next season, and is likely the star we have been after. He can guard 1-5 and has high level basketball IQ on both offense and defense. If he ever gets it to 33% and 80%, he's a MVP level player.

Would love to see Thompson, Whitmore, Eason, Smith, and Sengun on the floor together.

We looked lost offensively on 1/16/25 against the Kings with Fred out and Amen/Green running the offense.Β  Long term, he (FVV) is not the future at PG for the Rockets, but this season, we are better with him on the court than off.Β  Hopefully his playoff experience will help the young core in the upcoming playoff series.Β 

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Nah, the key to the season so far was Thompson taking over in the starting lineup for an injured Smith. Amen will be the unquestioned team leader next season, and is likely the star we have been after. He can guard 1-5 and has high level basketball IQ on both offense and defense. If he ever gets it to 33% and 80%, he's a MVP level player.
Would love to see Thompson, Whitmore, Eason, Smith, and Sengun on the floor together.

MVP Level may be a bit of stretch imo. Absolutely love his game and everything he brings nightly. But lets be honest with ourselves, he’s never going to generate #s in the types of categories thats going to warrant any real β€œleague” mvp consideration. But thats just fine by me. Cause what he does do is provide grit and do the dirty work that makes a difference on championship caliber teams (i.e. - the Dennis Rodman, Robert Horry, Shane Battier, Iggy’s of the world) - difference being that he makes it look beautiful with how athletic and explosive he is!!! Special unique talent
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15 minutes ago, Horns RD Standard said:


MVP Level may be a bit of stretch imo. Absolutely love his game and everything he brings nightly. But lets be honest with ourselves, he’s never going to generate #s in the types of categories thats going to warrant any real β€œleague” mvp consideration. But thats just fine by me. Cause what he does do is provide grit and do the dirty work that makes a difference on championship caliber teams (i.e. - the Dennis Rodman, Robert Horry, Shane Battier, Iggy’s of the world) - difference being that he makes it look beautiful with how athletic and explosive he is!!! Special unique talent

If he gets a consistent shot, he becomes Scottie Pippen, and that is MVP level play.

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2 hours ago, Horns RD Standard said:


Agreed and if he evolves into a Scottie Pippen type of player, what a player he’d be. But that ain’t mvp level - scottie’s highest finish ever was 3rd I think once

He finished Top-10 5 times and 11th another time. Considering their is only 1 MVP for the entire league, Top 10 is nothing to sneeze at, but if you told me today that Thompson would become a HOF'er I think everyone on this thread would take it. What is interesting is how their 1st two years have been very similar.

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3 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Bill Simmons is too lazy for a daily podcast, but I’d love to be in his group texts right now. He just has a weird hatred for the Rockets. The fuck Jalen Green comment out of nowhere, the regarded trade ideas that would have wrecked the franchise, it goes on and on.Β 

i don't listen all the time, but from what i've listened to lately he's very high on this version of the Rockets.

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1 minute ago, BigOrange1 said:

i don't listen all the time, but from what i've listened to lately he's very high on this version of the Rockets.

The professional basketball people at the Ringer that actually follow and know ball love the Rockets. I’d imagine they’re feeding Bill talking points so he doesn’t sound regarded when he has Russillo on.Β 

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6 minutes ago, BigOrange1 said:

i don't listen all the time, but from what i've listened to lately he's very high on this version of the Rockets.

He is. And he’s far from lazy. He personally participates in multiple podcasts each week as well as overseeing his rather extensive podcast network and the Ringer website.Β 

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