Tarik Black Discussion: Returns To Houston (p. 37)

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  1. SFGOLDRUSHER

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    T-Bo is back to get the train back on track..baby.
     
    SFGOLDRUSHER, Dec 16, 2016
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    Loved seeing Tarik back tonight. Even in limited minutes, his energy is such a boost.
     
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    Any updates on Boom Boom? Its been awhile and we could use at least one piece of our bench defensive anchors back.
     
    alam1108, Dec 29, 2016
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    Last I'd heard he's still not 100%, but even if he was Thomas Robinson has passed him in the rotation for now. Luke says Tarik isn't going to get big minutes while Thomas Robinson is playing this way.
     
    therealdeal, Dec 29, 2016
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    which is a mistake... Black being a much better defender and PNR player .
     
    wcsoldier81, Dec 29, 2016
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    I want Tarik back at backup center. T Rob can play PF.
     
    lakerjones, Dec 31, 2016
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    Tarik is a better defender
     
    Barnstable, Dec 31, 2016
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    I mentioned this in gameday, but I'll mention it here. I wish Tarik was a legit 7-footer, because unlike Mozgov, he actually challenges shots. Unfortunately, his smaller stature means he doesn't have the length to create angles that legit 7-footers can do, leading to 4 fouls in 15 minutes against Portland.
     
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    I loved Tarik's hustle and passion tonight. 14 points and 8 rebounds. He and Zu played well together.
     
    revgen, Jan 17, 2017
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    Tarik definitely deserves some props tonight. All kinds of hustle rebounds, took a charge, 7 for 13 shooting. Great all around game.
     
    Cookie, Jan 17, 2017
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    He and Zu were definitely the highlights tonight.
     
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    Agreed. He and Zu were the players of the game on our team and it wasn't even close.
     
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    His energy and hustle out there was a huge turning point for us. Player of the game for sure.
     
    alam1108, Jan 20, 2017
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    I'd say BI is player of the game, but I loved Tarik's hustle tonight.
     
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    Co player of the games.
     
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    Tarik is so good for us. I love his hustle and he is a pretty canny scorer around the rim. He's got more moves than I would expect from a hustle, undersized big guy. He's terrific.
     
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    Yeah, I'm getting less and less surprised when he scores down low.

    I didn't know he had that ability last season.
     
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    He's making himself a nice trade asset.
     
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    :Laugh: They all are lol.
     
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    Well, his contract is especially nice. He's at a reasonable salary ($6 million) and he has a 2nd year TO. Packaged with another player and a couple of 2nd rounder can yield something like a nice wing player. Then, we can give Zubac more mins...
     
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