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The Houston Rockets are having the worst season among all the teams in the NBA. They recently lost seven games in a row, currently holding the worst record in the league with 62 losses. However, amidst all the upset, the Rockets have displayed a desire to trade one of the instrumental players in their squad. According to a recent report, they have made a hefty demand in exchange for the 34-year-old sharpshooter before the season’s trade deadline. Meanwhile, soon after this news went viral on social media, NBA fans unleashed absolute chaos on Twitter.

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The 34-year-old player is none one other than the veteran sharpshooter, Eric Gordon. Gordon has been one of the more instrumental players of the Rockets since he joined the team back in 2016. However, now things are looking a bit different for the former Sixth Man of the Year and he might end up in a different franchise soon following his public criticism of the team’s improvement throughout the season.

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Eric Pincus of the Bleacher Report delved deeper into this affair in one of his latest articles. He said, “The Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets are sellers but are ‘asking for too much’ for players like Bogdanovi? and Eric Gordon.” Moreover he added, “They both want first-round picks for guys over 30.”?

NBA fans troll the demands of the Rockets for 34-year-old Eric Gordon

Meanwhile, as soon as the news of the Houston Rockets demanding a first-round pick for Eric Gordon spread on social media, it became popular in the NBA world. The fans reacted quickly and filled the comment section of Twitter pages with their hilarious banter and crude opinions. Most fans termed the demands of the Rockets’ front office as delusional. They also made fun of the franchise’s demands.

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Even one pointed out that nobody would give up their first pick for a 34-year who is averaging 11 points per game. Overall, the fans seemingly had a good laugh in the comment section.

Here are some of the reactions of the fans:

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https://twitter.com/patbrody3/status/1612970107143061504?s=20&t=Af2_p9SV8OZnWPdPNIvjmw

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https://twitter.com/ELMenteVerde/status/1613047382127837186?s=20&t=Af2_p9SV8OZnWPdPNIvjmw

https://twitter.com/vxiiix_/status/1612988901781553153?s=20&t=Af2_p9SV8OZnWPdPNIvjmw

Gordon might not be averaging handsome numbers per game in the league, but the 34-year-old would be a good addition to any squad that needs a bit of help in their shooting. Gordon is a handy shooter averaging 42 percent from the field and 36 percent from beyond the arc.

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What are your thoughts on the asking price for the veteran sharpshooter?? Please let us know in the comments below.

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Ayush Roy is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen interest in trades and matchups. He has contributed over 500 articles to date, showcasing his expertise in the field. Ayush's favorite activity, apart from writing about teams in the NBA, is diving deep into the economics of the popular league. His unique approach to combining financial aspects with core-sport stories is a testament to his creativity and analytical skills. Ayush draws inspiration from analyses by famous commentators, observing each season's dynamics, and incorporating a financial perspective into his work. His writing is characterized by transparency and credibility, evident in his pieces about the re-purchase of the Philadelphia 76ers amidst an NBA lockout in 2011 and how the Nike-Air Jordans deal remodeled apparel endorsements by basketballers. Ayush shares a fascination for many other sports, but his love for basketball remains unparalleled. He is also a music-lover and spends his time honing his skills on the guitar when he is not sweating it out at the gym.

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