Analyzing Rockets Potential Draft Picks? (w/ NBA Draft Expert Cooper Klein)
Bleav Host Robert Land ask 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 even they trade down in draft?
(29:18) Who could Rockets target w/ 2nd rd pick?
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27 Comments
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.
Tyler Smith from Houston area. Daron Holmes Kal el Ware. Definitely not a 6’1” guard.
I'd take either Donovan Clingan or Zaccharie Risacher, we need some bigs, especially to take over after Steven Adams is gone.
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.
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.
Another wing is not a high priority right now
3 out of the young core are wings like why would we get another one 😊
the goat cooper klein
Zach Risacher or Reed Shepherd, Ron Holland is just like Jalen Green (low tier version)
Trade or pick but the goal should be shooter.shooter. shoter if possible SGA type so that FVV is backed up…
Ron Holland lover…he is not the most talented player at 3. The Rockets don't need a project…they need shooting and D
We have too many wings we need a pg that can shoot or a big that can defend and shoot.
Who I really hope the rockets can get is Alex Sarr
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..
taking Sheppard in the lottery will get a GM fired
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
Thanks guys
Edey to the Rockets!!!
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
CLINGAN
We need shooter combo guard
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.
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 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
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.
Ron Holland sounds alot like JA'SEAN TATE….Why draft someone who can't shoot
Robert is looking at this guy asking….what in the hell is he saying? We need length on this team