3 data decline! The Rockets powerful forward was delayed by Udu card? It may become a must-have chip for a big deal

Jail Green of the Rockets' playoffs performed poorly, averaging only 13 points per game. If it weren't for his 38 points in the second playoffs, then Jaylen Green's average playoff score would be more than double-digit based on the scoring of the other 6 games alone. But coach Uduka has always trusted Jaylen Green very much in the playoffs, and his playing time has not shrunk. Many people suggest that the Rockets should reduce Jaylen Green's playoffs playing time, because once he is double-teamed, he is completely incapable of getting rid of defensive and independent scoring.

Although Jaylen Green's tandem ability and defensive ability have improved, the Rockets do not need Jaylen Green to tandem passes in the playoffs at all, nor do they need him to defend wildly. Jaylen Green should do his job well, that is, score. Unfortunately, Jaylen Green did not show his scoring ability to help the Rockets go further. Some fans even suggested that the Rockets should enable Whitmore to give this powerful forward with strong scoring ability some playing time, and perhaps the Rockets' offensive shortcomings will be solved.

In fact, judging from last season and this season, although the 20-year-old Whitmore has average passing ability and unstable defense ability, in terms of scoring and finishing ability, Whitmore must be at the top level among the Rockets. He can do everything possible to put the ball into the basket. After getting the ball, he only has the basket in his eyes, always shooting and even finishing the round under the paint area. This is a capability that outside players such as Jaylen Green do not have.

But unfortunately, in the seven games of the playoffs, Whitmore played for only three garbage games for a while, and did not enter the main rotation lineup, and did not realize and develop all his scoring abilities. Therefore, Uduka is a bit conservative in terms of employment. If Whitmore is used instead of Jaylen Green, the Rockets may not necessarily lose.

NBA expert Jed Ketz analyzed Whitmore's future in the Rockets. He believes that the Rockets' record has improved significantly this season, but not all young players have made progress. Amen Thompson and Shin Kyung did show their All-Star qualities, but the player Whitmore's data took a roller coaster. In his rookie season, he averaged 12.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, with a shooting percentage of 45.4%.

Whitmore's multiple statistics have declined this season, such as playing time, average score and shooting percentage. This season, he averaged 9.4 points per game, and had 3 rebounds per game, with a shooting percentage of only 44.4%. His three key data, including scoring, rebounding and shooting percentage, have all declined. More importantly, the number of appearances. Whitmore doesn't seem to have played too many times this season. He has even been transferred to the Development League Vipers for several months and has not been recalled.

Whitmore has enough ability, but there are too many young players in the Rockets, and Uduka cannot share more playing time to Whitmore. Obviously, Uduka's employing mode has delayed this powerful small forward! The expert believes Whitmore has great potential, but staying with the Rockets doesn't seem to be the best option for him.

playing for a team that can win now is not what Whitmore wants, he may be more suitable for a team that can give him more opportunities to play. Since the Rockets may have numerous trades this offseason, the expert believes that Whitmore is certainly likely to be traded.