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2026 NBA Draft discussion thread

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

  1. vjohnson

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    Evans cause we need shooting
     
  2. Thrilla

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    Vecenie was just talking about Bruce. Apparently, he is a way undersized bucket getter who is super-efficient. Least he is not a defense first player
     
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    Hopefully someone that can shoot. Is that too much to ask?
     
  6. PeterKingX

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    A midget guard.

    Lol
     
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    Can he stroke it?
     
  8. PeterKingX

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    Stone is going to get all midgets.

    Lol
     
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    "Impressive scorer from all three levels." Vecenie. Guess it could be worse.
     
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    Thornton put up insane numbers this season, especially on efficiency. Kind of a do-it-all guy on the offensive end. Three level scorer, great three point shooter, great AST:TO ratio. But--he is a college senior and he is a short guard (built like a runningback though) without high-level NBA athleticism. This reads like "our analytics told us this guy is a monster, so we're making sure we get him". We'll see how it translates, sometimes college stars do, sometimes they don't.
     
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  12. PeterKingX

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    Do we have to select the midget with 31th pick?
     
  13. J.R.

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    "Houston is going to make changes to their roster" - Windhorst
     
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  14. Os Trigonum

    Os Trigonum Bruce Thornton Only Fan
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    FRANCHISE PLAYER™!!
     
  15. Nook

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    Thornton
    Can't defend well
    Undersized
    Poor passer

    Can shoot well from 3

    Older player - limited ceiling

    He won't really have to be developed
     
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    Yay my 2 favorite characteristics in a prospect: short and old!

    To be fair Brunson was those things too but he was a champion and player of the year.
     
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  17. Os Trigonum

    Os Trigonum Bruce Thornton Only Fan
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    kill joy
     
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  18. dc rock

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    His mom is taller than him. :confused:
     
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  19. J.R.

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    Correct.

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    Bruce Thornton is the Rockets franchise player™
     
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    Looks like we're not getting Sharp. Bummed.
     

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