Jabari Smith Jr Leads Scoring, Kevin Porter Jr Upset In Houston Rockets Close Loss To Chicago Bulls
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss and react to the two biggest storylines from the Houston Rockets 119-111 close loss to the Chicago Bulls, in which Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets again in scoring and Kevin Porter Jr. had TWO moments of visible frustration with teammates and coaches. What has changed for Jabari over these past couple games, why did the Rockets unravel in the closing moments of this game against the Bulls, two concerning moments from KPJ, one on the court interaction involving Jabari and Alperen Sengun, another on the bench in a dispute with assistant coach Lionel Hollins and Tari Eason, what these moments say about KPJ’s future and more.
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20 Comments
We as a society can NOT use mental health to excuse poor behavior from adults. This criticism is necessary. Good work guys!
Let’s be honest
Jackson is right
Ben is not 🙂
This is one of the most intellectual back and forth analyses I’ve seen on the channel, great brain storming guys, hats off…
Ben forgat 6 of feb the eq in Turkey the disaster. Think about san Andres eq and destroy all the west Side.
When your # 3 draft pick is a “supporting piece” to the Rockets, this organization is a joke… Jalen and Jabari should be first priority on this team… I hate this staff
This is a young team with a lot of flaws, and it obvious you have preferences. Not to excuse poor behavior but this kid is 22yrs old. I think you ever give up on a kid. He is not acting like JaMorant. You down played the effect he had on the team when he came back, to me you have a clear bias. This team looks totally different since Kpj returned.
These two guys may be the best duo in the market. KPJ is either gonna learn or get traded. Jabari will be fine. Fire and replace Stone and Silas.
I am glad Ben was on here to balance this conversation.
Why do you constantly make excuses for Sengun not playing good, you are joke. Jabari said in an interview he is having issue with plays and the consistency of his shooting mechanics, and not to mention missing wide open shots. Jabari said those things.
These guys need each other, why is it hard for you to just admit that. You clearly run national media narratives and Ben really did take it easy on. It's easy to talk about low hanging fruit. Why do you have such jubilation when you mention kpj not being with team anymore, i get it tho. You clearly have a narrative that you run with like i said earlier.
There is no pouting in basketball! KPJ has been given more than enough chances – cut him. And looking back over how things have developed it shows that new faces are needed in the organization. The owner needs to come in and shake things up. Also, I've heard there are more players avoiding the Rockets than just Mobley.
I THINK jabari he will be a star
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Jackson wanted Ben to stop talking about sengun and Jalens faults so bad. He wants it to be different because it fits his agenda
I agree with Ben, obviously, seems we are micro-analyzing KPJ – and ignoring similar reactions in other players. Yes, KPJ was a baby but players have been that way for years, so many, and to say he isn't the caliber of others – is true, but we are comparing where those players are now to a 22 year old in his 2nd year playing PG. It is best for the Rockets if KPJ gets it together, his talent is clearly there.
Jalen is on a Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Kobe trajectory. Jabari is on a Dirk, Rishard Lewis, KG trajectory. Tari is on a Ron Artest, Kawhi trajectory. We have a base. You add in KJ and Sengun. This team has something. And all of this is in spite of the coaching.
Regarding KPJ, I think they'll evaluate him, along with the rest of the team and figure out the next steps. I don't think the Rockets believe he's the next Harden, but they are being passive towards him to avoid another incident. This upcoming off-season will be a big one for the Rockets.
The problem was expecting to WIN instead of getting better!!
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Mark my words Ben dubose Jalen is gonna have a better career than Mobley. That’s ur opinion n I respect it but I disagree..
KPJ gotta go.. he’s a horrible leader and even a worse PG..