9 strong players with rookies? US media alludes to the Rockets lineup shortcomings! The 20-year-old newcomer s defender may become a drag

According to the latest news, the Rockets may seek to trade their forward Whitmore and center Landael. After all, these two players should not have many opportunities for the Rockets next season. The Rockets have introduced Lakers' former player Finney Smith, who has excellent defense and good three-pointers. In addition, forward Durant will most likely get a lot of ball rights next season, becoming the Rockets' first offensive point.

And in the forward position, the Rockets also have Smith Jr., Ethan, Jeff Green, Tate and other players, and it is difficult for Whitmore to get enough playing time. In addition, the Rockets also signed the undrafted Cam Matthews. Although Whitmore has good offensive ability and strong finishing ability, his passing and other ball-organizing ability are quite average.

Landal has no place to use it in the Rockets. After introducing Capela and renewing Adams, the Rockets' internal starting lineup will remain Shin Kyung next season. As the third center last season, Langdale will become the fourth center if he stays in the team next season. You know, the Rockets will definitely not do this if they spend 8 million yuan to support a fourth center. At present, Langdale is likely to leave the team, and Whitmore may still stay. Their lineup has basically taken shape next season. Landale is either traded or will be cut, and it will be difficult for him to stay in the team next season.

Although Whitmore was almost sent away when trading Durant, the Suns chose five second-round picks at the time and did not want Whitmore, the 21-year-old, so he could still stay in the team normally. After all Rockets' games ended last season, Rockets general manager Raphael Stone said that Whitmore and Shepard will give more opportunities to perform next season. But after introducing Capela and Finney Smith, their main rotation lineup has taken shape.

The Rockets' 10-man lineup is expected to be: starting lineup Van Vreet and Amen Thompson will be in the backcourt, Durant and Smith Jr. will be the forward on the front line, and Shin Kyung will be in the center position in the inside. In the second lineup, Shepard serves as point guard, Whitmore serves as shooting guard, the double forwards are Finney Smith and Ethan, and the center position is Adams beats Capela.

However, in the 10-man rotation, 9 players are more reassuring. After all, Van Vreet, Finney Smith, and Durant are all veterans who have experienced many battles, and Smith Jr., Ethan, Amen Thompson and Shinkin were all the core of the Rockets last season. There is no doubt that they can perform first-class next season. Even Whitmore is a player who can fight. As long as he is given a chance, he can put the ball into the basket.

In the 10-man rotation lineup, the Rockets still have one shortcoming, that is, their substitute point guard Shepard. The 20-year-old newcomer scorer Shepard will obviously become a shortcoming in the 10-man rotation next season. After all, Shepard's performance last season was quite average. He was directly transferred to the Development League Vipers by Uduka halfway through to play. Even after coming back, it will be difficult to enter the rotation again, and his position was replaced by veteran Aaron Holiday.

The US media also gave a very interesting picture. Among the 10-man rotation Rockets players, 9 players are very reassuring players. Durant is equipped with 8 "vicious hunting dogs"-style strong players, and only Shepard's avatar was replaced by a cute and cute Samoyed. So among the Rockets' 10-man lineup, the media believes that only Shepard's shortcomings do not seem to match the strength of the Rockets' current lineup.

In fact, fortunately, the Rockets have the veteran Aaron Holiday in the backcourt, and Tate can also serve as point guard. Once Shepard is difficult to become a big shot and his performance is disappointing, Tate and Holiday can both replace him. This is probably why the Rockets left Tate + Holiday.