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Developing Thompson, says Udoka, involved making him uncomfortable. Coming up, Thompson—who spent two seasons playing for Overtime Elite, the prep-to-pro program for teenagers looking to bypass college—played on the ball. It’s something the Rockets liked about him, a skill Stone says separated him from Ausar. As a rookie, Thompson played more off the ball. Udoka used him as a … [Read more...] about
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As a rookie, Thompson would often chafe at his head coach’s blistering critiques. “Sometimes he’ll look at you like he is crazy mad,” says Thompson. Lately, he’s learned to understand if not appreciate the feedback. “I hold him to a high standard because of the things he can do,” says Udoka, now in his second year in Houston. “I don’t want any bad habits. We know how good he … [Read more...] about Ime Udoka on being tough on Amen Thompson: ‘I hold him to a high standard because of the things he can do’
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As a rookie, Thompson would often chafe at his head coach’s blistering critiques. “Sometimes he’ll look at you like he is crazy mad,” says Thompson. Lately, he’s learned to understand if not appreciate the feedback. “I hold him to a high standard because of the things he can do,” says Udoka, now in his second year in Houston. “I don’t want any bad habits. We know how good he … [Read more...] about Ime Udoka on being tough on Amen Thompson: ‘I hold him to a high standard because of the things he can do’
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Jackson Gatlin: Asked Dillon Brooks how many ejections we were going to see in this series: “I don’t know. I’m not gonna get ejected. I’ll leave that to somebody else.” Asked Dillon Brooks how many ejections we were going to see in this series: "I don't know. I'm not gonna get ejected. I'll leave that to somebody else." pic.twitter.com/7dT6QPlznL — Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) … [Read more...] about
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Appearing to lose decision-making power within the franchise, McNair agreed to the departure. League sources say McNair, who spent 13 years in Houston before joining the Kings, could return to the Rockets in a front office role with general manager, and close friend and former co-worker, Rafael Stone. He also has close ties and possible prospects in Philadelphia, where former … [Read more...] about