I think the biggest issue is shooting. You have Alperen Şengün. If double team doesnt come, Alperen will make bucket. If double team comes, Alpi will pass the ball to outside. If you dont have shooters, this offence does not work. Get to the team shooters
Hierarchy long term: Sengun: primary initiator Reed: point guard, makes good reads, elite shooter, I believe him and Sengun will have the best gravity in their two game. Jalen: versatile third option. I think a dho with reed spacing, and Jalen driving will feed families. Plus he pairs well with either Sengun or reed. When he doesn’t have the shot going he can make simple reads and defend at a decent level. Amen: until amen can shoot in any capacity I think he should be a defensive monster or a transition threat with Jalen. LOVE THE ENERGY! Tari: defensive menace, able to hit the open shot. ENERGY WNERGY WNERGY AND BIG PLAYS! Tbh I’m kinda on board to trade cam and Jabari at this point. They seem like they need to be bigger parts of the option to be their best selves and they do not fit in their role on this team. Unfortunately because I love both the dudes as players but that’s where I’m at now. Part of the causality of having so many draft picks. The vets to me are stand ins for reed, tari, (and hopefully a decent, reliable l backup 5 in the future)
And for the love of God....when Alpie is in the post somebody please cut to the damn basket....I don't kno how many times I see Alpie in the post and everyone stands around watching Alpie....that shit irritates the hell outta me
Y’all’s analysis on Reed is spot on. He’s actually a very underrated defender. I remember Warriors were switching Draymond onto Reed in the post and he was not afraid to check him with his frame. He doesn’t get shaken off easily and he has good hands. It seems he has also has good instincts on both ends of the floor.
The Rockets are getting good enough to demand double teams. Sengun has been getting doubled I think from the second game of the season. The Knicks made a mistake not doubling Alpi. Golden State doubled Jalen at least in the first quarter and it seemed to take him out of the whole game. I think the Rockets and the coaches are adjusting to what teams are throwing at them. Plus the players are just starting the season slowly. Once everyone gets up to speed, we will be better. These guys gave a lot to learn.
Alot of people want Bari to succeed. I think our expectations on him are a little unfair, but he can definitely be better than what he's shown. He's got flashes and lapses that makes it hard to make a definitive stance about him
Can yall talk about how Reed always struggles to get by someone, ayy somebody get him some VC so he can get a bag, my boy got the generic 2K crossover, love the kid tho, hope he thrives.
Cam is definitely the most tradeable. Sengun Jalen Amen Tari and Reed should be kept. Jabari is tradeable since he essentially plays as a worse version of Tari with more rebounds but worse defensively and offensively.
Whitmore should not be falling out of rotation. You know what he can do. You have to let players play. All the bad plays Dylan and Tari make and they are not penalized for it.
@xxDevin95xx because Amen does everything else well. Not so much with Cam. You know thats a silly comparison. Cam's shot has been broken since the end of last season. In SL, preseason, and now. Most of his misses aren't even close. He should probably go to the G-league to get himself right.
The problem is that the starters are paid so much and playing so bad (besides Sengun), if they could just experiment with starting the bench (keep sengun and Bari in), and see the damage they could do with Amen, Reed, Tari, Bari and Sengun, that would be peak team ball and lockdown D (yes, Reed has clamps). I feel like Ime is being pressured by the FO to keep letting FVV and Jalen call the shots despite both of them killing the whole flow of the offense with their shot chucking consistency. Honestly, I've never seen a team with 2/3 bench players so obviously better than the starters, since the Clippers with Lou will and Montrez. If they don't act now, it's a play-in appearance at best. No time to keep this same offense with how stacked the west is.
OKC game is coming up after Spurs. We know that OKC is one of the superior teams in the league right now and we have a great chance of a loss. So why don't we try a new line up as a starting five in that game. Reed, Jaylen, Amen, Tari and Alpi. I think that's the game where you should test a new starting line up.
Meh! The contribution of entire team has historically has been a characteristic of success. I normally agree with you both, but not today. Amen is a point forward, and you want him to shoot otherwise you'd have a ben Simmons, Jason kidd had amazing impact without shooting. The problem imo is Dillon, if he is replaced by Amen you'd have more pace and defense. The other issue is a the coach. No sets for Jabari, we don't play through Seguin enough, make Jaylen move without the ball. The games we lost was because of coaching. Amen is not a 4. Lastly, Cam's issue imo is not playing, i like reed, but he shouldn't come in before cam. I think it hit affected his rhythm. And he as 6 man talent, should be replacing jaylen when subbed. It's early...
Something not getting enough attention is the absolute parachute Fred can be on offense, slowing us down. FVV and flirting with the unforced 8 second backcourt violation, name a better combo. Getting the ball past the 3 point line with less than 12 seconds on the shot clock.... not on his watch. One of those... Drives me nuts.
Rockets need a superstar...46 wins got the Warriors a 10th seed and 50 wins got the Mavs a 5th seed.....the West is tough....need a superstar to make noise without giving up Amen and Tari....I'd probably sacrifice Jabari and Cam 🤷🏾♂️....and the superstar should b a tru center
@ you’re the only houston based content creator that gives constructive analysis of rockets play style outside of the organization. Miss me with the homophobia and leave the gm stuff to Ben and JF. Still can’t believe you talked about trading Bari and lottery picks for Turner and or Claxton😂 Roosh a clout chaser💀
@@ROCKETSCHOPSHOP I know that this is Frank and that Roosh is a guest. I’m calling you a solid analyst when it come to plays, you and Roosh homophobic and Roosh trash for that shitty antic last year. On a positive note at least y’all are being fair with the takes now. Good content 🤘🏾
Sengun slows us down. The offense runs better for everyone else when ran through Jalen. Sengun is only good for half court play but he has to stop hunting assists like Harden. Let someone else make the pass
You guys are too nice. Jabari is soft. Plays smaller than his height, has no lower leg strength and explosion (so he gets blocked by the rim sometimes), and has real confidence issues when it comes to his shot. Udoka should tell Jabari to start doing some jiu-jitsu sparring or some shit during the offseason. Tari is the better player full stop. There will come a time pretty soon where if we continue to give this preferential treatment to Jabari over Tari, Tari is going to get pissed and potentially leave the Rockets.
The offense would do much better if we... hit open shots. I hear Roosh, but for 5 games, AlP been ass... keep it a buck. Teams have been trapping Green, and everybody else has been non efficient. Defense is str8.
Donovan Mitchell figured it out. No need to do extra until it's needed. Allow your teammates to get involved and get in the flow. Why takeover if it's not necessary? Problem with the Rockets is Jalen Green basketball IQ is trash. Opposite of competent. But because of his paycheck, you have to pass him the ball. His inefficient non playmaking sometimes defense style is hot garbage. Trade Jalen Green. 70% of the issues will be solved.
he's doing way better this year with his IQ making better reads and he's become an actual clutch bucket throughout the game.. You actually see the dog in him this year whether on def or offense too where prior his motor used to be questioned. I think he can settle a little less by driving more earlier but I feel like the statistic heavy rockets want him shooting more 3s
Cam does not know how to play basketball. He is just a shooter. Every ball he gets he thinks he must shoot whatever the situation is as if he is a 70% shooter.
@davidstansbury9309 my ridiculous takes always turn out to be true. For instance, I've been commenting on how Tari is the better choice than Jabari for the last two years, which turned out to be correct. I remember how much people attacked me for saying that.
I think the biggest issue is shooting. You have Alperen Şengün. If double team doesnt come, Alperen will make bucket. If double team comes, Alpi will pass the ball to outside. If you dont have shooters, this offence does not work. Get to the team shooters
Hierarchy long term:
Sengun: primary initiator
Reed: point guard, makes good reads, elite shooter, I believe him and Sengun will have the best gravity in their two game.
Jalen: versatile third option. I think a dho with reed spacing, and Jalen driving will feed families. Plus he pairs well with either Sengun or reed. When he doesn’t have the shot going he can make simple reads and defend at a decent level.
Amen: until amen can shoot in any capacity I think he should be a defensive monster or a transition threat with Jalen. LOVE THE ENERGY!
Tari: defensive menace, able to hit the open shot. ENERGY WNERGY WNERGY AND BIG PLAYS!
Tbh I’m kinda on board to trade cam and Jabari at this point. They seem like they need to be bigger parts of the option to be their best selves and they do not fit in their role on this team. Unfortunately because I love both the dudes as players but that’s where I’m at now. Part of the causality of having so many draft picks.
The vets to me are stand ins for reed, tari, (and hopefully a decent, reliable l backup 5 in the future)
Sengun +Amen+Tari+Reed+Jalen=A Killer Team
In the long run that will probably be our best 5.
Reed might take a while to grow into that role but Amen and tari are ready now
hopefully it can be a death lineup one day
Nah Jalen kills the ball movement and plays no D
And for the love of God....when Alpie is in the post somebody please cut to the damn basket....I don't kno how many times I see Alpie in the post and everyone stands around watching Alpie....that shit irritates the hell outta me
you are damn right. green needs to cut to the basket for a pass frm alpi. bingo!!!!!
I need that jazz intro frank
Great talk, thanks! Welcome back roosh we've missed you
Y’all’s analysis on Reed is spot on. He’s actually a very underrated defender. I remember Warriors were switching Draymond onto Reed in the post and he was not afraid to check him with his frame. He doesn’t get shaken off easily and he has good hands. It seems he has also has good instincts on both ends of the floor.
Roosh’s mic not winning MIP last year is a travesty … thanks for the great content as always really glad to have y’all covering my favorite team
Great show and Go Rockets!!!
The Rockets are getting good enough to demand double teams. Sengun has been getting doubled I think from the second game of the season. The Knicks made a mistake not doubling Alpi. Golden State doubled Jalen at least in the first quarter and it seemed to take him out of the whole game. I think the Rockets and the coaches are adjusting to what teams are throwing at them. Plus the players are just starting the season slowly. Once everyone gets up to speed, we will be better. These guys gave a lot to learn.
In my opinion, you need to increase the number of these conversations.
35:55 Frank has a soft spot for Jabari. I can see it on his face. He really wants Jabari to succeed.
Alot of people want Bari to succeed. I think our expectations on him are a little unfair, but he can definitely be better than what he's shown. He's got flashes and lapses that makes it hard to make a definitive stance about him
Jabari is unfairly hated on lowkey he averaged 36% from 3 last year from improving 30% in his first year. Hes just in a slump
@Aventsdor nobody hates Jabari, and everyone is OK with him not being a star. We want him to contribute more.
@@bastadimasta a lot of people hate on jabari
The hierarchy is very simple, don't ever move Tari Eason, for the love of God that guy is a career keeper.
The offense should be Jalen/Sengun since both draw double team open up shoots for everybody
Awesome job thanks fellas.
Can yall talk about how Reed always struggles to get by someone, ayy somebody get him some VC so he can get a bag, my boy got the generic 2K crossover, love the kid tho, hope he thrives.
They need to make plays to with other players like amen jabari Adams and Sheppard.
31:24 careful Roush, don’t blow out your shoulder again 😂
Amen is a magnet
Cam is definitely the most tradeable. Sengun Jalen Amen Tari and Reed should be kept. Jabari is tradeable since he essentially plays as a worse version of Tari with more rebounds but worse defensively and offensively.
Udoka's offensive plan can be summed up as to run to the 3 point line as fast as possible and shoot.
11:20 Silas was the same. If you can't cook with the available material, then you are no cook.
Whitmore should not be falling out of rotation. You know what he can do. You have to let players play. All the bad plays Dylan and Tari make and they are not penalized for it.
He can't shoot anymore. That's why he's out of the rotation
@@davidstansbury9309 just a slump he can still be an elite scorer , amen can’t shoot shit but is still playing
@xxDevin95xx because Amen does everything else well. Not so much with Cam. You know thats a silly comparison.
Cam's shot has been broken since the end of last season. In SL, preseason, and now. Most of his misses aren't even close. He should probably go to the G-league to get himself right.
@@davidstansbury9309 how do you know you can’t shoot? He’s played total 15 minutes
@@pickleman5041he can’t get minutes over Reed a rookie, you know why? Because he plays the game with no iq
No one can shoot the 3 is quite telling.
The problem is that the starters are paid so much and playing so bad (besides Sengun), if they could just experiment with starting the bench (keep sengun and Bari in), and see the damage they could do with Amen, Reed, Tari, Bari and Sengun, that would be peak team ball and lockdown D (yes, Reed has clamps). I feel like Ime is being pressured by the FO to keep letting FVV and Jalen call the shots despite both of them killing the whole flow of the offense with their shot chucking consistency. Honestly, I've never seen a team with 2/3 bench players so obviously better than the starters, since the Clippers with Lou will and Montrez. If they don't act now, it's a play-in appearance at best. No time to keep this same offense with how stacked the west is.
Senguin has one good game Jalen has been out best player all year.
Why is dillon never acknowledged at their best 3pt shooter. I know hes easy to hate but lets keep it real, hes pretty consistent.
First comment : Go Frank ! Go Roosh ! Go Rockets ! : - ))
They need to hire coach who will make plays cause amen is only good on d and very limited on offense with Jalen and sengun
Another great pod ! Do you guys think it’s a possibility that Jalen is being groomed for the point guard role?
OKC game is coming up after Spurs. We know that OKC is one of the superior teams in the league right now and we have a great chance of a loss. So why don't we try a new line up as a starting five in that game. Reed, Jaylen, Amen, Tari and Alpi. I think that's the game where you should test a new starting line up.
That's not where you should experiment. We need proven line ups for the good teams. Experintarion happens against shitty teams
I don’t agree with Roosh on the amen take , he needs to keep growing
Meh! The contribution of entire team has historically has been a characteristic of success. I normally agree with you both, but not today. Amen is a point forward, and you want him to shoot otherwise you'd have a ben Simmons, Jason kidd had amazing impact without shooting. The problem imo is Dillon, if he is replaced by Amen you'd have more pace and defense. The other issue is a the coach. No sets for Jabari, we don't play through Seguin enough, make Jaylen move without the ball. The games we lost was because of coaching. Amen is not a 4. Lastly, Cam's issue imo is not playing, i like reed, but he shouldn't come in before cam. I think it hit affected his rhythm. And he as 6 man talent, should be replacing jaylen when subbed. It's early...
Sochan out with a fractured thumb
really disappointed with jabari so far this year. he seems to have stagnated as a player.
Cam Whitmore for Cam Johnson
Something not getting enough attention is the absolute parachute Fred can be on offense, slowing us down.
FVV and flirting with the unforced 8 second backcourt violation, name a better combo.
Getting the ball past the 3 point line with less than 12 seconds on the shot clock.... not on his watch.
One of those...
Drives me nuts.
Why arent we seeing smaller lineups w Amen at the dunker spot and setting more screens when that led to our winning streak last year
This didn't age well
Rockets fans calling for Cam Whittemore to get more minutes doesn't make sense at whose expense Tari is back and Amen is clearly a better player
Grizzliez Edy and wemby vack to back
Rockets need a superstar...46 wins got the Warriors a 10th seed and 50 wins got the Mavs a 5th seed.....the West is tough....need a superstar to make noise without giving up Amen and Tari....I'd probably sacrifice Jabari and Cam 🤷🏾♂️....and the superstar should b a tru center
I think you want Hakeem. Or a younger guy like Shaq.
Interesting hearing the change of hate on Green from this channel last year to now😂 💀
Thanks for watching this channel from last year until now, we appreciate it!
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@ you’re the only houston based content creator that gives constructive analysis of rockets play style outside of the organization. Miss me with the homophobia and leave the gm stuff to Ben and JF. Still can’t believe you talked about trading Bari and lottery picks for Turner and or Claxton😂 Roosh a clout chaser💀
This is Frank not Roosh, thanks for watching once again and sharing your opinion.
@@ROCKETSCHOPSHOP I know that this is Frank and that Roosh is a guest. I’m calling you a solid analyst when it come to plays, you and Roosh homophobic and Roosh trash for that shitty antic last year. On a positive note at least y’all are being fair with the takes now.
Good content 🤘🏾
Sengun slows us down. The offense runs better for everyone else when ran through Jalen. Sengun is only good for half court play but he has to stop hunting assists like Harden. Let someone else make the pass
You guys are too nice. Jabari is soft. Plays smaller than his height, has no lower leg strength and explosion (so he gets blocked by the rim sometimes), and has real confidence issues when it comes to his shot. Udoka should tell Jabari to start doing some jiu-jitsu sparring or some shit during the offseason. Tari is the better player full stop. There will come a time pretty soon where if we continue to give this preferential treatment to Jabari over Tari, Tari is going to get pissed and potentially leave the Rockets.
Its only 7 games into the season. Jabari shot 36% on threes last year. No need to panic.
The offense would do much better if we... hit open shots. I hear Roosh, but for 5 games, AlP been ass... keep it a buck. Teams have been trapping Green, and everybody else has been non efficient. Defense is str8.
Donovan Mitchell figured it out. No need to do extra until it's needed. Allow your teammates to get involved and get in the flow. Why takeover if it's not necessary? Problem with the Rockets is Jalen Green basketball IQ is trash. Opposite of competent. But because of his paycheck, you have to pass him the ball. His inefficient non playmaking sometimes defense style is hot garbage. Trade Jalen Green. 70% of the issues will be solved.
he's doing way better this year with his IQ making better reads and he's become an actual clutch bucket throughout the game.. You actually see the dog in him this year whether on def or offense too where prior his motor used to be questioned. I think he can settle a little less by driving more earlier but I feel like the statistic heavy rockets want him shooting more 3s
Cam does not know how to play basketball. He is just a shooter. Every ball he gets he thinks he must shoot whatever the situation is as if he is a 70% shooter.
You just described Jalen Green
@bastadimasta not even close, in terms of lack of court awareness.
@@davidstansbury9309 that's Jalen.
@@bastadimasta different degrees of bad. But I know you're a ridiculous take guy. So, I'll drop it.
@davidstansbury9309 my ridiculous takes always turn out to be true. For instance, I've been commenting on how Tari is the better choice than Jabari for the last two years, which turned out to be correct. I remember how much people attacked me for saying that.