Rockets fan here... what can you tell me about Jeff Adrien?

Gamezero05 · Post #1 » by **Gamezero05** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:02 am

Don't know much about him. How good is his defense and rebounding? Is he a legit back-up or is he somebody who will have trouble getting minutes?

AussieBuck · Post #2 » by **AussieBuck** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:08 am

Not a good defender but he hustles like mad. A good guy to throw out there when your team is lacking energy.

wichmae · Post #3 » by **wichmae** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:09 am

One of the best motors Ive ever seen on an NBA court. Wish his talent matched..

Baddy Chuck · Post #4 » by **Baddy Chuck** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:12 am

If Chuck Hayes hustled like Patrick Beverley and played defense like Luis Scola you have Jeff Adrien.

Chuck Diesel · Post #5 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:24 am

As whichmae said, awesome motor. Always involved in the rebound battle despite often giving up 3-4 inches. Often at a disadvantage against length, prime target to get his shot blocked. Showed a decent midrange jumper, set physical screens & sometimes flexed after scoring around the hoop. In my mind he's an ideal 15-20 minute forward for a playoff team like Houston. Great value at the minimum.

Gamezero05 · Post #6 » by **Gamezero05** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:27 am

Baddy Chuck wrote:If Chuck Hayes hustled like Patrick Beverley and played defense like Luis Scola you have Jeff Adrien.

lol

MetroDrugUnit · Post #7 » by **MetroDrugUnit** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:27 am

He'd be a good bench guy on a good team behind a solid starting center. He'll fit your club nicely for the second line to keep the energy up.

Gamezero05 · Post #8 » by **Gamezero05** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:36 am

So his defense isn't decent at all? Terrence Jones plays zero defense. It would be nice to see a PF come off the bench and play at least some D.

Chuck Diesel · Post #9 » by **Chuck Diesel** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:38 am

Gives effort on D, struggles against length.

Frank Nova · Post #10 » by **Frank Nova** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:56 am

Gamezero05 wrote:Don't know much about him. How good is his defense and rebounding? Is he a legit back-up or is he somebody who will have trouble getting minutes?

He's a junkyard dog type of bench role player. His best attribute is his relentless hustle. At times ull think "man this guy can really play" and at other times ull think "how did he make a NBA roster". I'd imagine him to be a great practice guy, someone who is gonna make T Jones and Donatas work hard during scrimmages and what not. I could be way off with the practice stuff though because I've never seen him actually practice but that's just the impression he gives. Maybe a good comparison might be an actual basketball skilled version of Jon Brockman.

cinematographer · Post #11 » by **cinematographer** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 2:07 am

Gamezero05 wrote:So his defense isn't decent at all? Terrence Jones plays zero defense. It would be nice to see a PF come off the bench and play at least some D.

The problem with his defense is his height. He rotates well, he's a smart defender, he's positionally and functionally strong. But he needs shoes to be 6'6", and even with his very solid standing reach (8'11.5") it's very easy for the opposition to shoot over him.

One hell of a ferocious rebounder, and while he isn't Kevin Love with his outlets, his distribution off defensive rebounds is exceptionally under-the-radar. He's not a total Biyombo on the offensive end as he can help keep the ball moving and set a great pick, but he's not going to help space the floor.

In short, if you don't need more than 18 minutes out of him a night, he's a fantastic. A great fourth-or-fifth big and an incredible locker room guy.

KingCammo · Post #12 » by **KingCammo** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 2:19 am

Better than John Henson is how I'd describe him.

MiltownHawkeye · Post #13 » by **MiltownHawkeye** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 2:26 am

KingCammo wrote:Better than John Henson is how I'd describe him.

Go away Drew.

BigO · Post #14 » by **BigO** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 2:46 am

AussieBuck wrote:Not a good defender but he hustles like mad. A good guy to throw out there when your team is lacking energy.

He actually is a good defender, but doesn't have length. An excellent and relentless rebounder. Good acquisition

H2tObes · Post #15 » by **H2tObes** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:07 am

Actually a really nice player to put out there for 10 minutes on a contender. Sure you understand the great hustle already. It's not that he's a bad defender, he's just incredibly short for his position

BUCKSFORLIFE · Post #16 » by **BUCKSFORLIFE** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:15 am

BigO wrote:
AussieBuck wrote:Not a good defender but he hustles like mad. A good guy to throw out there when your team is lacking energy.

He actually is a good defender, but doesn't have length. An excellent and relentless rebounder. Good acquisition

I agree with you Big O. He actually show some decent offense last season. Got to line and made them unlike Henson. I wish Henson was gone and he was still here.

Bfinkish · Post #17 » by **Bfinkish** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:15 am

benultimate · Post #18 » by **benultimate** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:32 am

Didn't he already play for Houston?

Edit: Appears he only played 8 games, in 11/12

JayMKE · Post #19 » by **JayMKE** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:03 am

I think Adrien is a good signing for Houston, prototypical Morey signing. He'll hustle his ass off and get overpaid next year.

Ayt · Post #20 » by **Ayt** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:43 am

JayMKE wrote:I think Adrien is a good signing for Houston, prototypical Morey signing. He'll hustle his ass off and get overpaid next year.

Yeah. He's definitely a Morey type signing. Paid peanuts but will play well above his pay grade in the right role.