It is difficult to decide whether the Rockets 38-year-old forward stays or not! If you accept the basic salary, you can still play for another year

For the Rockets today, some players in the 18-man lineup are "playoff type" players, and they can perform better than the regular season in the playoffs, such as their center Adams and Shin Kyung, and even forwards Amen Thompson and Van Vreet. Some players also performed poorly in the playoffs or simply did not have a chance to play, but their performance in the regular season was quite good, such as Rockets' 38-year-old power forward Jeff Green.

He performed well in the regular season this season, but unfortunately, in the seven games in the playoffs, the 38-year-old veteran did not enter the regular rotation. This season's seven playoff games, the Rockets generally only use eight people to rotate against the Warriors. Some powerful substitutes, such as Shepard, Whitmore, Langdale and Jeff Green, have not entered the rotation lineup, and the 29-year-old forward Tate failed to play in a single game in the playoffs due to injury. This can be said to be a big and small regret.

As for 38-year-old veteran Jeff Green, his contract has now expired. Two years ago, Jeff Green signed a two-year, 16 million contract with the Rockets, and now his contract has officially expired and will become a full free agent. Two years ago, Jeff Green won the NBA championship with the Nuggets and fulfilled his greatest wish. Later, in order to seek a big contract, he signed with the Rockets again.

Last season, Jeff Green was also the main rotation for the Rockets, and this season, Jeff Green's position in the team has dropped significantly due to the growth of Ethan and Smith Jr. However, when some Rockets forwards were absent due to injuries, Jeff Green was able to stand in the rotation lineup and even serve as the starter. In the 32 games of the regular season, Jeff Green averaged 12.3 minutes per game, contributing 5.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.6 steals. His shooting percentage was as high as 51.3%, and his three-point shooting percentage was close to 37.1%. He is the "Shock" in the Rockets' second team.

Although there are limited appearances, once a player on the Rockets' forward is injured and absent, coach Uduka will always think of this 38-year-old veteran at the first time. Even this season, when Smith Jr. was missing for a month due to a hand fracture and forward Amen Thompson was absent due to a suspension, Jeff Green also served as the starting No. 4 position for the Rockets. Jeff Green can be said to have done his best in the game, not only defending the front line, but also having good shooting ability, especially his three-point shooting percentage of nearly 37%, which is the main scoring point in the Rockets' second team.

However, due to his age, Uduka did not give Jeff Green too many opportunities to play. He missed a total of 50 games this season, most of the reasons were DNP. It can be seen that Jeff Green's position in the Rockets has declined seriously, but when he is needed, he can still stand up and contribute to the Rockets' offense and defense.

Now that Jeff Green's contract has expired, neither the Rockets nor him have decided to stay or stay. There is even a saying that Jeff Green may retire. After all, he is 38 years old and has won the championship and a big contract. No team is willing to accept him even if he stays in the NBA.

However, compared with the annual salary of 8 million last season, if Jeff Green can accept the basic salary given by the Rockets in the new season, then the veteran can play for another year. After all, the Rockets may make big deals this summer, especially in the forward position. Whether it is Antetokounmpo or Durant, they are the main targets of forward signings, so the Rockets may send some young forwards to other teams.

If you can retain an experienced veteran like Jeff Green, the Rockets' second team depth will still be the top in the league. Therefore, if he can accept a basic salary renewal, Jeff Green can still play in the Rockets, or even in the NBA for another year.