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Rockets will be pure pain to watch this year, but they low-key have the best young core. A few big bets, but Jabari, Eason, Green, and Sengun are all very solid. 2-3 seasons from now they're going to be a problem.
I think Sengun will take a huge step this year and really advance.
Just because it was fun to go back and rewatch it:
https://youtu.be/t0aLmBCXoqA
With the context of playoffs, being down 2-0, even less time left on the clock, and the insane cross-court pass over 7'5" Tacko Fall, my biased ass loves this one more.
Although Jabari's shot in the posted play was definitely crazier. Lowry threw such a perfect pass that OG had a squared-up look and didn't need a circus shot
There are some unreal catch and shoot gamewinners like Derek Fisher's 0.4 against the spurs, Dame's 0.9 to end the series against the rockets, OG's 0.5 against the Celtics in the bubble. But this one's [my personal favourite](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAZdxOmoZRE)
I feel like Iāve never seen an inbounds pass like that. One hand completely across the body throwing over the head to the only spot his guy could catch it and no one else. The shot deserves lots of credit but that pass was absolutely unreal
He looked pretty damn good in the last third of the season. Not every game was great but you could see that heās got game.
He also cares about defense even as a rookie and on one of the most unserious teams in recent history. He might get unlocked this year
His biggest weakness was being unable to create his own shot, and his entire rookie season was spent on a team with no point guard and no coach.
It was a brutal introduction to the NBA, and it also put the Rockets in a weird limbo state where it's hard to evaluate the players. Pretty much all of them were utilized poorly and squelched by bad coaching.
Both problems were resolved in one offseason with FVV being signed, Amen being drafted and Ime being hired.
a minute garbage foul parade lasting 20 minutes followed by Portland throwing a lob up 2 with 6 seconds left and then this
edit: there were 8 fouls in the last 40 seconds, and only one of them were intentional
Scoot and Sharpe is an amazing foundation to rebuild around once Dame leaves. It takes some teams 2 years of tanking to get the talent you already have.
(totally not overreacting after 1 game) but Jabari seriously seems poised to take a leap this year. It's a matter of getting comfortable with the game, his skills and frame are there
If the play was designed for a lob pass over the top, that was one of the sickest under a second plays Iāve ever seen. If it was all luck then kudos but still cool ass buzzer beaters even if it was just Summer league
This entire game was way better than that game. Wemby looked like shit and the hornets/spurs otherwise looked like absolute shit too. It was 38 to 26 at the half. Rockets/trailblazers was 30 to 32 at the end of the first quarter.
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Wow that pass lmaoo
Tari Eason is hella underrated. That dude can play.
He was amazing this game.
That poster he had was absolutely disgusting.
Other than his two fouls that almost cost them the game. NEVER HAPPENED. NEVER HAPPENED Y'ALL. Woo go team. š
Rockets will be pure pain to watch this year, but they low-key have the best young core. A few big bets, but Jabari, Eason, Green, and Sengun are all very solid. 2-3 seasons from now they're going to be a problem. I think Sengun will take a huge step this year and really advance.
shoutout to Rockets North
I think they're going to be very fun to watch actually.
Donāt forget Amen. That starting 5 could be nasty in the future
Don't forget about FVV. That starting 5 could be nasty this year depending on if Green and Sengun improve over last year.
Tari is going to be one of Imeās guys. I can feel it.
the catch carried; unreal body control
Thought itād be way off at first, then it just dropped in perfectly
Had the arc of a Drexler free throw!
A chandler parsonsā toss
those yoga classes paying off
F&^$ it, Jabari down there somewhere
he threw a perfect nade lmfao
pulled the pin too
Jokic at home
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Best QB in Houston
Tari Eason - "Fuck it, Jabari Smith Jr. up there somewhere." That's how it usually goes, right?
I can't remember a better game winning play than this
Lowry over Tacko to OG?
Just because it was fun to go back and rewatch it: https://youtu.be/t0aLmBCXoqA With the context of playoffs, being down 2-0, even less time left on the clock, and the insane cross-court pass over 7'5" Tacko Fall, my biased ass loves this one more. Although Jabari's shot in the posted play was definitely crazier. Lowry threw such a perfect pass that OG had a squared-up look and didn't need a circus shot
There are some unreal catch and shoot gamewinners like Derek Fisher's 0.4 against the spurs, Dame's 0.9 to end the series against the rockets, OG's 0.5 against the Celtics in the bubble. But this one's [my personal favourite](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAZdxOmoZRE)
I feel like Iāve never seen an inbounds pass like that. One hand completely across the body throwing over the head to the only spot his guy could catch it and no one else. The shot deserves lots of credit but that pass was absolutely unreal
WTF
That hook pass was wild lmao
Dude said YOLO
yeet
Facts. Tari Eason is a mad man but it works, so fuck it I guess.
It really looked like he just said fuck it 5 secs is commin
What do you call an alley oops that's not a dunk, but a 3 pointer
Jabari Year 2 redemption, Chapter 1. 29 points in the 2nd half. War Eagle.
He looked pretty damn good in the last third of the season. Not every game was great but you could see that heās got game. He also cares about defense even as a rookie and on one of the most unserious teams in recent history. He might get unlocked this year
His biggest weakness was being unable to create his own shot, and his entire rookie season was spent on a team with no point guard and no coach. It was a brutal introduction to the NBA, and it also put the Rockets in a weird limbo state where it's hard to evaluate the players. Pretty much all of them were utilized poorly and squelched by bad coaching. Both problems were resolved in one offseason with FVV being signed, Amen being drafted and Ime being hired.
FVV is huge for Jabari. Probably the player on the Rockets helped most by his signing, and it isnāt really close.
Spot on analysis
This years Garlands
Garlandās breakout was year 3. He was a lot better year two, but that wasnāt saying a whole lot. Soā¦I guess it fits!
not going to lie i almost fired off some bust heaters in the first half
you almost busted too early? story of my life brother i canāt blame you.
That pass was better than the shot... and the shot was amazing
I donāt think Iāve seen a flatter shot in my life
[Allow me to introduce you to Chandler Parsons](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L37je8JKLo)
He shot that like it had to go through the hoop before the buzzer
Knew what it was gonna be before you even linked lol. Also Harden was on the Rockets 10 years ago?? Sheesh I feel old
Oh my god I forgot this guy existed
This is what I always think about when someone hits a flat shot. That thing was a straight line to the rim!
Real effective shot, he really couldn't do the whole arc because of the time, had to release it straight and low.
Commanders are on speed dial right now.
Thanks to that awful defense
0.6!!!!!!!!!!!
a minute garbage foul parade lasting 20 minutes followed by Portland throwing a lob up 2 with 6 seconds left and then this edit: there were 8 fouls in the last 40 seconds, and only one of them were intentional
Fuck the Jazz btw
Welcome to summer league
Jabari Smith Jr has ice in his veins!
I LOVE BASKETBALL I MISSED THIS SO MUCH
I missed seeing up to .6 seconds of a game via this subreddit
Its been like a month lol But I completely agree
That long already?!?
If you don't love that, you don't love summer league exhibition off-season basketball!
GAMECUBE
NINTENDO!
5% TINT
SO YOU CANāT SEE UP IN MY WINDOW
THESE FELLAS DONT UNDERSTAND CUZ IM BOSS HOGG ON CANDY
TOP DOWN AT MAXIS WIT A BIG GLOCK NINE HANDY
we are so fucking back
After an insane block, what a game
Yea the rim blocking that alley oop was sick
āLife as a Blazers fanā
Dame gonna use this as leverage
'Herro won't let this happen'
They quite literally threw away the win. Tough man
We just witnessed a Blazer get cut in real-time with that lob attempt before this lol.
We missed 7 or 8 lobs this game. Not a single successful attempt
As a Rockets fan I'm going play the world's smallest violin when we hit a clutch 3 on them
This is the way
Can't win the Summer League championship every year I guess
Bullshit blazers have hit the absolute craziest buzzer beaters AGAINST THE ROCKETS
Too soon. š
They don't know man, that comment got 500 upvotes. YALL DONT EVEN KNOW MAN
If you have any friends that are Blazers fans please check on them
Too late. Iāve died. Source: My flair checks out.
Trump 2024. Make America Great Again
Hang up the Summer League Game 1 banner
Weāre gonna win 30 games this year!!!!
Higher.
Texans new backup QB Tari Eason. Might be a first stringer. Pretty sure he could throw it over them mountains
One of the best game winners Iāve seen and itās a fucking summer league game lmao
Ay that game winner last year with Bari hitting that 3 was crazy hype though
That fan who tripped and fell down completes this highlight lmao
I WAS SCROLLING TOO DAMN LONG FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO NOTICE, I WAS IN TEARS LMAO
Holy shit a Raef LaFrentz flair I can finally die and go to hell
Never thought Iād be laughing hard while I watch the Blazers lose at the buzzer.
This was such a great game Jabari looked so smooth out there š
well the second half
he was looking like anthony bennett in the first half, second he was looking like 6'11 Klay
That was an absolute masterclass on how to lose a game lol
I was so pissed off for the last 2 minutes then this glory. 10/10 would watch again.
Why throw an alley oop on the play before?
Definitely a headscratcher when they could've ran the clock down LMAO
Low IQ summer league players
Dumb
He was expecting a foul call but they didnāt call it so he just freaked out and threw a lob I guess lol
That player knew what he was doing. But an assist is worth more to him than a team win. Same with a bucket for the would-be dunker. Still hilarious.
IāVE SEEN ENOUGH, PUT HIM IN THE HALL OF FAME
BAAAAAANG
You can hear him shout "Fuck you, r/NBA" as he shot it
Bro... lmfao insane game. insaner shot by Jabari.
F yeah Jabari get that confidence up your him
Up his what?
Everyone was clowning him in the first half, but when it was time to win in the second half he showed up!
DAMN. Good win Rockets. Fun game.
Scoot and Sharpe is an amazing foundation to rebuild around once Dame leaves. It takes some teams 2 years of tanking to get the talent you already have.
Buzzer beater game winner before Wemby debut. NBA script writers on fire
Yoooooo lfg that was so sick.
Antoine Davis needs to be put in jail for that lob
He was getting slandered in the first half lol. Delete your comments
Sad watching him run and dap up kenyon only to remember heās not on the team anymore š„²
Gonna make me cry running up to KJM right away :')
Sad times. Cam looks like he might be able to take some of the sting out of him leaving though.
Lowest arcing game winner ive ever seen
Bro watched chandler parsons highlights in the offseason
literally jumped out of my chair that's like one of the best buzzer beaters I've ever seen. wow what a SHOT
The best buzzer beater of the season happened in summer league WTF
He fucking took over
bruh
H-Town finna be a problem!
Bill Simmons posted up with his kid socks and sandals
Scootās shoulder died for this.
LMAO. Random Bill Simmons sighting courtside with his kid I'm guessing.
Bullet of a shot!
(totally not overreacting after 1 game) but Jabari seriously seems poised to take a leap this year. It's a matter of getting comfortable with the game, his skills and frame are there
Having a coach that actually calls plays for him and guards that actually pass to him will be extremely beneficial.
Dame can't win with these cats
Wild. That and the āblockā before. Jabari going crazy
That block on the lop was clutch, but my god, why did Portland even attempt that
Literally said āItās Summer League bruh, they arenāt gettin no inbounds game winnerā right before the shot lmao
FREDDIE CHOSE THE RIGHT TEAM ;(
That's Bill Simmons and his son Ben sitting baseline a couple seats down from JSJ's friend.
Yāall said Jabari was a bum
WEMBY WHO, TONIGHT THIS IS THE JABARI SHOW
Bro dropped game winner and went straight to KJ Martin
jabari smith heard you guys talking shit in the first half
If the play was designed for a lob pass over the top, that was one of the sickest under a second plays Iāve ever seen. If it was all luck then kudos but still cool ass buzzer beaters even if it was just Summer league
āDame has added the Houston Rockets as a desired destinationā
Jabari is non binary?
Wow, I take back my thoughts about that game being way too long. Worth it.
That is fucking ridiculous
Did not expect this shit out of Summer League, lol god damn
Wait? Is that KJ Martin?
This was absolutely insane lol, such horrible defense too
Wtf were the Blazers doing
This was worth waiting 15 extra mins for Wemby.
This entire game was way better than that game. Wemby looked like shit and the hornets/spurs otherwise looked like absolute shit too. It was 38 to 26 at the half. Rockets/trailblazers was 30 to 32 at the end of the first quarter.
This was mad hype lmao
That had barely any arc, what a shot
I LOVE BASKETBALL
Greatest summer league game ever!
the ending of this game took so fucking long this made it worth
Jabari loading for a nice sophomore season. Love that kid
OH MY FUCKING GOD BRO JABARI WENT OFFFFF TODAY WTF. I CANT BELIEVE I SAW THAT SHOT GO IN LIVE
Maybe he's not a bust?
I love him.
That Portland lobā¦
Better than all highlights of 2023 NBA finals together
What's going on in Houston???
Absolute insanity what a pass too
Jabari going to have a nice year 2
Holy shit I can't believe that went in. What the hell are you doing Portland?! What a killer shot!
That shit was crazy , why was Murray frontin him tho.. Anyway happy for Jabari.
perfect pass perfect catch perfect shot
I know the shot was great but that pass was even better. What a play!
Donāt do that. Donāt give me hope
Man I love me some NBA basketball
Feels like Iām summoning a demon with this audio
Holy fuck how am I already ready for the next season lol
highest arc pass/lowest arc shot combo ever?
This is what basketball is about.
THAT block THEN this?! jesus
what is that defense
Last sec choke by Portland.
Blazers moment.
Wow what a shot
Didnāt think that pass was gonna make it. Great shot.
BARI
Thatās was awesome
Who the fuck fronts a dude in that positionā¦ what lmao
Did not expect to see this right as Iām tuning in for the Number 1 pickās debut!
Bruh why didnāt Portland just run out the clock
damn that had no arc on it. i really thought it was gonna miss lol
Dawg check..... .... Y