The Rockets top 2 in the league? The legend is optimistic about Houston! With 4 major advantages in hand, you can challenge the Thunder

Since Uduka took over the Rockets for two seasons, the team's record has been soaring and has improved very quickly. The season I just took over, the Rockets won the 11th place in the Western Conference. Although they almost entered the playoffs, the Rockets' winning rate reached 50% at that time, with a record of 41 wins and 41 losses, giving this young Rockets a hope of entering the playoffs.

The Rockets became the fastest-progressing team in the league last season, no doubt about it. From the 11th in the West to the 2nd in the West, the Rockets have improved 9 places, the best among all teams in the league. The Rockets became the dark horse in the regular season of the Western Conference last season. Although the Rockets were eventually eliminated by the Warriors due to lack of experience and offensive ability in the playoffs, the Rockets also stood up for 6 games and were defeated by the experienced Warriors in the final decisive game.

Actually, this is nothing, because the Rockets did not have the ability to win the championship at that time, and their overall strength was not yet at the right time, but everything will be different next season. The Rockets sent away two starters Dillon and Jaylen Green, and introduced top superstars like Durant. On the front line, there are Okogi, Finney Smith, and insider Capela, and of course some two-way contract players can be used by Uduka.

NBA legend Perkins talked about the new season of the Houston Rockets in a show. He said that in the entire league, the only one who can compete with the Thunder is the Rockets, and even the Rockets can put pressure on the Thunder. The Rockets' lineup has been upgraded. They were second in the West last season. What are they missing? They lack an end point. Although Jaylen Green did not become a player like Durant, Durant directly joined.

In Perkins' eyes, former teammate Durant is perhaps the greatest scorer in history. So in Perkins's opinion, the Rockets' lineup is too luxurious now. They have a very strong forward depth and have retained young players, such as Ethan, Amen Thompson, Smith Jr., etc. These players can open up space inside and outside, and the team even gets Okogie and has excellent bench depth. They also have a top head coach Uduka. In his eyes, the Rockets are the second strongest team in the league and are only one-line behind the Thunder.

So in Perkins's view, the Rockets have won superstar Durant, retaining a strong forward depth, and leaving behind young players worthy of reuse. In addition, the Rockets' super first-class bench depth and top coach Uduka, these five advantages are the main reasons why the Rockets can compete with the Thunder next season and challenge the Thunder. Although the Rockets are currently strong overall, most people think that the Rockets will be a championship-level configuration next season.

Of course, no one knows how the Rockets will react next season, and only after the regular season begins, everyone can see it. But based on the Rockets' record last season and the continuous strong signings this summer, the Rockets have indeed had the confidence to compete with any team. What's more, the Rockets got Durant, and they finally found the superstar they needed the most. So, as a former NBA champion center, Perkins is not optimistic about the Rockets.