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Real GM: The Rockets Discover The Pitfalls Of 'Defense First'

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Furious Jam, Apr 23, 2026.

  1. Furious Jam

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    https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/285257/The-Rockets-Discover-The-Pitfalls-Of-Defense-First

    I also recommend today's Real GM podcast for a full take on Ime's shortcomings.
     
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    Been saying since last year, the humongous majority of championship coaches are balanced.

    You can't be weak at half the game.

    I hope Budenholzer is still available when we fire Ime. He can turn Amen into Giannis-lite offensively.
     
  3. Dr of Dunk

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    Budenholzer is always available!
     
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    His twin Budenhomer.

     
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    Unless KD leaves, no way we are hiring Budenholzer.
     
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    Ime is a dinosaur, does not learn from his mistakes and too prideful with his ****ing giant ego to admit starting Reed was the right call and he should go back to it.
     
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    If Reed hits 2 blank nights......Udoka would still be criticized, loss loss for him nonetheless.

    Kobayashi Maru, trekkies!

    Chances, Reed does well on Home Court is significantly higher......as he has not hit Star status yet.

     
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    Proof is in the pudding and Reed is just an example since we need shooting, we had that streak and it's used in the article.
     
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