Analyzing Rockets Potential Draft Picks? (w/ NBA Draft Expert Cooper Klein)
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- čas přidán 13. 05. 2024
- Bleav Host Robert Land asks NBA Draft Expert & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein about Rockets potential targets with the #3 pick in the '24 NBA Draft.
(:49) Cooper's #1 Favorite Draft Target (Ron Holland)
(10:02) #2 Favorite Draft Target (Reed Sheppard)
(15:33) #3 Favorite Draft Target (Alex Sarr)
(18:19) Donovan Clingan's fit in Houston
(25:11) Who should Rockets target if they trade down in draft?
(29:18) Who could Rockets target w/ 2nd rd pick?
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The more I look the more I say the rockets just need to draft Reed Sepphard he just the best fit for our team because of his shooting and he a capable defender he does have good hands at knocking the ball away.
He can also play with Amen and Jalen and he can replace Fred at this upcoming year.
Reed could probably play the Aaron Holiday role pretty much this year he comes in if Fred is injured and he needs rest or if Amen or Jalen are struggling.
The problem with this draft man most of the top potential guys are wings. We have too many wings already not to mention they can’t shoot
The only wing I would be ok with taking if the rockets move back is probably Kinchet because he 23 so if won’t take too much time for him to adjust to the league and he a movement shooter something that we lack.
In this draft where everyone is probably around the same tier. It’s not a bad thing to go with need rather then fit
We have too many wings we need a pg that can shoot or a big that can defend and shoot.
Would love a big who can defend & shoot but they're almost impossible to find. Thx for the take
Another wing is not a high priority right now
Why are all these guys so intent on adding another undersized wing. We have enough 6’6” - 6’8” guys. We need 6’10-7ft rebounding and defense. You have Holland on your team already with Cam and Tari. You’re duplicating what you have on the team already. We need length. Look at the playoff teams. We need size.
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Yeah I get so upset when I hear someone say take Reed the 6'1 PG 3rd overall I'm like what!!!
You're wrong. Holland may be their first legitimate Star. If you take Cam Whitmore offense and Tari Eason defense, Holland would still be better. At 3, Rockets need someone that is better than Jalen and Senguin. Brooks is not a long-term option, Cam is small, and Tari isn't polished on offense. You have Jalen Smith available and Clint Capella, it makes no sense to draft someone that's going to be a backup 3rd overall. Plus this dude was only 18 and had better number than Jalen and Scoot Henderson playing in the G league.
Cam is 6ft7 he is not small
@rashaunwilliams78 Cam is barely 6'5. You must not be aware all athletes inflat their measurements. If Cam is 6'7, why is Amen clearly taller than him standing side by side. Cam is around JG height.
Thanks guys
Devin Carter is like a taller/longer and more athletic Fred VanVleet. He shot nearly 38% from 3 this season. He can play on or off ball. Like Tari, he's a major dog and excellent rebounder. We should trade down to the 11-14 range and pick him up along with some future draft capital. Someone suggested trading with the Bulls at 11 (i believe) and picking up Caruso. I think that would be an excellent idea. Caruso and Carter would be very nice additions to the team and they fit Ime's style of toughness. If Devin does well in the Gleague we could use Caruso as a future trade piece. At any rate, I'd target Devin Carter.
The Rockets don't need to draft another wing forward. They need height , length and athleticism. They can get an nba shooter through trade.
@@user-kh6vk2ur3c Devin Carter is a combo guard. He can play PG. His wingspan is 6'9, which is great for that position. We can pick up height/shooting either when trading down or at 44.
@@user-kh6vk2ur3c Carter is a point guard.
I like the idea of trading back. Personally, I would see if a trade can be make with Portland for #7 and #`14. Take Edey at 7 and Carter at 14. There you have your backup center and backup point guard.Might have to give up Landale and/or Tate. But I am fine with that.
3 out of the young core are wings like why would we get another one 😊
Tari and Amen can't shoot like Matas fam...Amen can be the point forward...Matas is very athletic and is better than Jabari as of now...Bari doesn't even average 2 blocks a game
I'd take either Donovan Clingan or Zaccharie Risacher, we need some bigs, especially to take over after Steven Adams is gone.
Facts....Donovan, Matas, and Zacharrie are my top 3
This is what we need but people hate the idea of drafting a big. Not sure why lol
I understand the reasoning for Holland…he might indeed be the most explosive athlete, and that’s one way of determining BPA…but it sounded like one excuse after another for everything beyond athleticism. In addition, though I love the Rockets elite athletes coming at you in waves, that’s a bit of a crunch and as guys start to get paid that won’t be a great scenario. But I am not 100% against just going highest ceiling.
Imo the dream pick is Sarr if he slips. After that it’s between Sheppard and Clingen, and though I agree those two fit needs/projective roles, they imo project more as role players. Now for a bad draft, with a loaded roster, maybe getting an elite role player is the way to go. And if Sheppard lines up as well with Fred as people say that makes for a nice transition in a while. I think he has high bust potential, though. Clingen I think has a role in the NBA, but he’s a bit of a dinosaur…still, he addresses a need and his extreme upside his DPOYOTW (defensive player of the year other than Wemby) which is exactly what we need in our big rotation.
We need shooter combo guard
ROB DIĹLANGHAM
Zach Risacher or Reed Shepherd, Ron Holland is just like Jalen Green (low tier version)
Thx for the take. Never heard a Holland Jalen comp
Nicola Topic to spell VV and to take over in 2 years when his contract is up. Has size, passing, defense, and shooting to play early when we need to go small.
I’m willing to bet Rockets is going to trade down or trade the pick for assets. Ime is looking for athletic big, like Kel el Ware.
the goat cooper klein
Trade or pick but the goal should be shooter.shooter. shoter if possible SGA type so that FVV is backed up...
Yes, just get an SGA. Sounds great
Holland, can't shoot and can't dribble, sounds like a Rocket. In all seriousness, I think we go Reed Shepherd that can shoot the lights out or the Buzelis kid. I don't agree that this is a weak draft, I see a lot of very versatile players that can play on multiple teams. Honestly, I think the Rockets win if we get any of the main players mentioned, the roster will improve. Shooting is so bad though, it has to be addressed and I think Reed does that. Buzelis really winning me over though, he has almost two blocks a game, is 6'10", long and rangy with an improving 3-pointer (good form). Clingan looks like a beast too but the NBA is a man's league, he ain't going to be pushing people around.
A 1st rd full of role players is a bad draft. Every draft expert agrees. Thx for the take
There is no consensus All Star caliber player at the top but otherwise I see a very deep draft. Just as likely to find a starter at 1 as you are at 14. This draft will separate the good scouting teams from the bad ones.
Ron Holland is the best player in the draft. He was only 18, averaging 20 points a day it's a big difference from having to create your own shots to just sitting in the corner wide open. He looks like LeBron in the open court, he plays defense just as well as Tari and Dillon Brooks, and can score better than both of them. He's basically a 6'8 Cam Whitmore that plays under control with better D. He has the potential to be the leading scorer over Jalen and Senguin without forcing shots. You must haven't watched he's videos.
Preach!!!
@RobertLandHoustonSportsTalk a man who speaks in absolutes is a man who can't speak
Haven’t watched the vid but I can guarantee this guy is going to focus mostly on centers. This is the same guy that said Garuba, Jgup, Washington all have more potential then Sengun. He’s a longtime Sengun hater/doubter
Don't you think Knecht is somewhat redundant to what Whitmore brings? Instant offense but with tunnel vision. While Cam is better defensively & younger to bet he can develop, has more upside..
Actually Cam is a baller, Knecht is a shooter. But they would take time away from each other.
Robert is looking at this guy asking....what in the hell is he saying? We need length on this team
Tyler Smith from Houston area. Daron Holmes Kal el Ware. Definitely not a 6’1” guard.
I got Kelel becoming a star level player at center in a few years, dude has all the tools. Sengun and him would be a nightmare for opposing teams.
Who I really hope the rockets can get is Alex Sarr
Edey to the Rockets!!!
Unless they trade down, I don't think that's happening. Would be shocked if he's not exposed defensively in the NBA but thx for the take
@@RobertLandHoustonSportsTalk he did what was asked of him in college, which was to stay down low. Combine is showing he is more mobile than Clingan. So why not go with Edey because he can stay healthier, bigger, has alot more offense?
I think we're ok at the wing posiition. The thing about Knect is he's one dimensional and can't defend. We need a big man preferable one that can shoot and play along side Sengun. Out of the three candidates Donovan, Kelel, and Edey, Kelel offers the best fit and upside next to Sengun. Donovan and Edey particularly as slower guys are drop bigs and can't space the floor, or we could draft Sheppard.
Knecht shot lights out in the combine though, any team in the NBA could use that. He reminds me of a more athletic, healthy Luke Kennard. Kennard had some serious potential but terrible knees & a lack of aggression relegated him to a bench player.
Thx for the take
Ron Holland sounds alot like JA'SEAN TATE....Why draft someone who can't shoot
Edey or don… I know y’all Sengun lovers hate to admit that Sengun is undersized at the 5 position and can’t protect the paint due to his lack of wingspan.. plus Sengun is not athletic enough to play the 4
The Rockets floated around the Top 8 in Defensive Rating. I'm not worried about Sengun or his interior defense. What we lacked was perimeter shooting.
@@3rdCoastAlliance you do realize that was an illusion, you do realize Houston was top ten in the NBA at playing at a slow pace... Playing at a slow pace gives the opponents less opportunities.. Sengun is not a good defender, very undersized... Sacramento just showed us, despite how great a center hub can be, in the playoffs you need SIZE at the 5 position. Playoff basketball Sengun will be almost unplayable, can't switch, can't protect the paint if he gets HUNTED, and best believe he will get HUNTED.. you not worried about his interior defense because we are not in the playoffs, but Sabonis and Sengun are carbon copies if each other, both 6ft 11with 7ft wingspan that plays the 5 position. And Sabonis got exploited for being small.
@@djmill8000 Jokić isn't a good defender. This obsession with your starting center needing to be a rim protector is stupid.
We lost Tari about 20 games into the season. Houston's defense is very real. At some point, we'll look to bolster our defensive capability, but trying to get "big man" in this weak-ass draft is silly.
@@3rdCoastAlliance Jokic has the physical capability to be a disrupter... Jokic and Sengun and Sabonis are all 6ft 11, Jokic 7ft 4 Wingspan, Sengun/Sabonis 7ft wingspan...
houston needs a power forward who can protect rim and sized/atletic. jabari smith is the one who slim. if you gonna use jabari/ame thompson as 4/power forward ofcourse you will be slim and will be unable to protect inside/rim. if you want Sengun then u need to find a defender/rebounder/sized/protecter number 4 otherwise take a big center who can defend rim (he is gonna be as slow as şengun, too) and use jabari smith. here comes the question will u really prefer jabari smith over Şengun? Şengun will improve his shooting in the end. Can jabari smith or amen thomson can build size? Jabari cant do that. he is slimmy shooter and can be destroyed easily by a heavy big boys inside. And Houston is unable to shoot, too. Jalen Green is inconsistent, Houston has no good back up point guard. Houston has a lot deficiencies. Lets trade Şengün and play with rookie big boy(are we sure that any rookie can protect rim?, btw) and play with injured Steven Adams. dude you will be screwed up again. Dont predict a rookie can have its place easily unless he is a allstar player. lets trade şengün and find a wing or point/shooting guard like donovan mitchel? then you will overload the wings or pg/sg area. thats meaningless. strategically Houston needs shooting, a sized Power Forward who can protect rim, a point guard can replace FVV, and a reliable backup for Şengun(considering Steven Adams will continue getting injured) Houston needs to keep Green as power forward and let the Jalen Green as a 6th man/bench player. I think Jalen Green can have scorer role comes from bench and dominates the second quarter when other scorers are on the bench like Şengun, FVV and the new rookie(if he would be shapperd, alex sarr or a guy like donovan mitchell) personally ı would expect alex sarr or dalton knetch. they both can play as 4 and they are sized and taller then other houston players. Houston needs power forward as a starting line up, ofcourse a better shooting guard than jalen green and a back up for FVV. Nikola Topic, Sheppard, Doltan Knetch are the guys Houston definetly needs. a side note: I love Şengun very much but he has no chance agains Indiana's power forwards and centers also against Timberwolves. Şengun might fit better into Knicks or Dallas We will see the Indiana vs Timbervolves final this year best attacker/%FG team vs one of the best defender team.
Ron Holland lover...he is not the most talented player at 3. The Rockets don't need a project...they need shooting and D
Shooters who can play D are hard to find. thx for the take
@@RobertLandHoustonSportsTalk Your take on Reed Sheppard was really good. Elite shooters are the hardest thing to acquire, but tell me how many of them led their league in steals and throw in a block shot per 36m too. I just hope he is there at #3. If I was Stone I would even trade up to get him.
As far as going with a big man at #3...I say only if Reed Sheppard can't be had. Most likely Steven Adams will be resigned.
Ron Holland….project…can’t shoot …….rebounding small forward…serious??? How many became good shooters if they aren’t by now?? Few! Waste a pick..can get him at 13-17! Back to the G-league….Tate and Bullock are better! Easier to teach Cam to play defense that teach an undersized wing to shoot..already have an Amen for that!
Reed Shepperd…a good shooter….where is the D,,which we need?? Upside little….undersized…..trade for Herro and proven shooter off bench. Perfunctory player..just OK.
But won’t help us in the near term. ..short and only one ball….with our playmakers.
Alex Sarr…this is your best selection…learn from Adams…..all around best player for the Rockets!! Compliments Al! Fits a need and can help defensively ..higher floor than the above! Can dribble and can swat flies!
Sarr's the likely 1 or 2 pick. He should be gone by 4. To be fair, there are a ton of NBA guys who didn't come in as great shooters but developed. It's easier to develop shooting than size or athleticism. However, in a weak draft, I'd strongly considered Sheppard despite his limitations
CLINGAN
taking Sheppard in the lottery will get a GM fired
Aren't many great choice in this draft.
I understand the reasoning for Holland…he might indeed be the most explosive athlete, and that’s one way of determining BPA…but it sounded like one excuse after another for everything beyond athleticism. In addition, though I love the Rockets elite athletes coming at you in waves, that’s a bit of a crunch and as guys start to get paid that won’t be a great scenario. But I am not 100% against just going highest ceiling.
Imo the dream pick is Sarr if he slips. After that it’s between Sheppard and Clingen, and though I agree those two fit needs/projective roles, they imo project more as role players. Now for a bad draft, with a loaded roster, maybe getting an elite role player is the way to go. And if Sheppard lines up as well with Fred as people say that makes for a nice transition in a while. I think he has high bust potential, though. Clingen I think has a role in the NBA, but he’s a bit of a dinosaur…still, he addresses a need and his extreme upside his DPOYOTW (defensive player of the year other than Wemby) which is exactly what we need in our big rotation.