LeBron James is Working with The Dream

Most of the piece is fluff about LeBron wanting to get better and the lockout, so I suggest against reading it unless you're a LeBron fan or want a lockout refresher. But, it's one more non-Rocket who is training with Hakeem Olajuwon.

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Hey, it's me Jordan Hill.

I could use some help.

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by .Bonzo on Aug 8, 2011 9:53 PM CDT reply actions

I would have gone with Thatbeet

But I think Hakeem worked with him a while ago

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by .Bonzo on Aug 8, 2011 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I'd love to see Hill work with either Hakeem or McHale (once the lockout ends)

He showed a ton of promise as an offensive forward last year, and if either of those guys can help him defensively, he could be a stud. Though, to be honest, a lot of his changes need to come from within instead of just from coaches.

by Patrick Harrel on Aug 8, 2011 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions

In the interviews with the rookies and trade acquisitions McHale had mentioned he had already worked with HIll.

The Rockets gave their players workout regimens before the lockout and I agree Hill should seek out Olajuwon.

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by BD34 on Aug 9, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Hill's really the forgotten guy in the crazy numbers game that is the frontcourt

But with Yao now completely moved on, Miller gone, Scola potentially moved (though I’d guess he’s with the team for another year), he could be counted on for serious minutes. I’m guessing we bring back Chuck just for continuity, but if either Scola or Chuck aren’t on the team next year, he could be the first big off the bench.

by Patrick Harrel on Aug 9, 2011 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions

I figure if we're going to commit on the rebuild we have what, four young big men to focus on?

If we’re looking at the 4 and 5 in youngsters we get Patterson, Hill, Thabeet, and Motiejunas. Hill and Motiejunas can both play 4/5, Thabeet is a 5 and Patterson is a 4. If we lose this season it’s less likely we’ll be keeping Scola around and Hayes could easily start but with the flex options and youth movement, I could see all of the young bigs getting a good amount of time. Of course, this all gets cocked up if we bring in another draft and don’t move the our older players.

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by BD34 on Aug 9, 2011 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Man if lebron can learn half of dream's moves

Dude would be unstopable

by TheDream34 on Aug 9, 2011 3:18 AM CDT reply actions

Yeah, it's terrifying

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Aug 9, 2011 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Not terrifying at all.

Hakeem can’t teach heart or killer instinct.

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by BD34 on Aug 9, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

You also can't teach the athleticism that LeBron has

He was the best player in the league last year and the year before and that’s with a largely undisciplined game.

by Patrick Harrel on Aug 9, 2011 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions

You can't teach Josh Smith's athleticism but it's personal/mental failings that are holding him back.

Same applies for Lebron. Same applied for McGrady. You can have all the talent in the world but if you don’t have the mental fortitude to push the button and go for the kill you’re always going to be below what you can be. Hakeem can teach Lebron some post moves and work on his game that way but Hakeem can’t teach Lebron to be the man Hakeem is. That’s an entirely unathletic trait.

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by BD34 on Aug 9, 2011 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Well put...

LeBron will probably will one eventually,…but it will be because he had so much help from Wade, Bosh, et al… He can’t do it without other stars around him.

Funny…Dream did…..

by John P on Aug 9, 2011 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions