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I am going to go through the new team vs the old team and give a percent on how much I think we have gotten better. For example a 100% increase would mean double the production

FVV vs KPJ: Even without KPJ being a prick, this is arguably our second biggest upgrade for this season. An actual PG who tries on defense is unheard of. I will say maybe 75%

3rd year JG vs 2nd year JG: It is no secret that Jalen hasn't been efficient in his career so far but this year I think that changes. Having a real PG should significantly increase his efficiency, but I don't expect that much of a PPG increase, maybe 23-24 PPG, but a big jump in playmaking, efficiency and defence. I'll go with 50% increase

Dillon B vs KMJ: People who think DB was a bad signing are casuals. Overpaid? Maybe but he is everything we need. KMJ could legit do one singular thing; dunk. I like KMJ but he cant be starting regularly to make the playoffs. DB is an all-nba defender and his downsides I expect Ime to get control of. This is a huge upgrade and I'd say about a 60% increase

2nd year JSJ vs 1st year JSJ: This is when we see the real JSJ, the touted no.1 pick JSJ. His confidence is up, hes hitting his shots, this man is about to prove everyone wrong. 70%

3rd year ALP vs 2nd year ALP: This is probably the smallest jump from our starters, but still a significant one. I think he will become more confident from three and better defensively, while still doing his usual ALP things. 30% increase

Amen vs Nix/TyTy: I forgot how bad our backup PG was last year. Our rookie is going to be sm better immediately even being raw. I don't even need to explain, 100%

Whitmore vs EG: This is our only downgrade this season, while I do believe in Cam, he will not be more productive than EG. I would say -50% but EG didnt play full season so I'll say -30%

Tate vs Tate: I mean, basically the same player so I'll just assume he will progress slightly so I'll say 5%

2nd year Tari vs 1st year Tari: Obvious progression for the GOAT but I don't think it will as much as the other young guys, 25%

Jock vs Usman: A decent addition and more than likely better than Usman was, 35%

Ime vs Silas: This is the most impactful addition to our team by far. I am including all of the background staff and team direction. Going from arguably the worst coach oat to a coach thats never missed the playoffs is huge. The fact that we are not actively tanking is such a huge swing in wins its unbelievable. I am going to say 400%

If you are keeping count, on average that is a 73% increase which would turn our 22 wins into 38 wins

I feel as if that if the west wasnt as strong we would a perrenial playoff team

TL;DR: We will get better at an average of 73% turning our 22 wins into 38.

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[–] AnkitPancakes@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think people are really overrating how good they are tbh

[–] OkGuard7184@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] AnkitPancakes@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They sucked ass last year and added a bunch of chuckers. Their defense has been incredibly poor, and Sengun has not convinced me he can anchor a defense. A team going from bottom of standings to playin/playoff is incredibly difficult and I think this team is gonna be sitting at 32ish wins when the season is over.

[–] OkGuard7184@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

we sucked ass cuz we were actively tanking

[–] chode0311@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They'll have a better record than the Thunder.

I remember Rocket fans told me this last year too lol

[–] CadeCummingham@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Everyone hates on the moves and team

Def more underrated than overrated

[–] drmr623@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

They might be the best team to miss the play ins if everything goes right for them lol.

I think you’re underestimating the western conference if you think the rockers are gonna win 38 games this year.

[–] the_greasy_one@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Who is KMJ? Who is ALP? Also, who is EG? Thank you.

[–] orwll@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I thought this was a Wall Street Bets post for a minute.

"JSJ up 73%"

[–] Prestigious-State-15@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You already posted this in the Rockets subreddit and got the same type of responses

[–] OkGuard7184@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

no i didnt they were largely positive

[–] ruggnuget@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

It doesnt matter if they got better from the year before if all the other teams are still better regardless. Yes the bad teams in the West should be fun this year. They wont approach 40 wins though.

[–] TheBottomLine_Aus@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Jesus Christ I've seen this exact title like 3 times in 2 weeks.

Fuck off, you're a lottery team and there is no other way to look at it.

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