Three-pointers + free throws all-around! The Rockets 3-controlled control meets the requirements of Uduka. It only takes 5 million to keep him on the team.

I still remember that after all the Rockets' games this season were over, a reporter asked what type of players Uduka would need next season. Uduka bluntly stated that he needed a shooter with stable three-point shooting, and a steady free thrower. In other words, the Rockets' three-point shooting and free throw shooting percentage in the playoffs disappointed Uduka.

If the Rockets' shooting is more accurate and if the Rockets' free throw shooting percentage is more normal, the Rockets may resolve the battle within 5 games and will not eventually lose to the Warriors in the tiebreak battle. So this summer, the Rockets' targeted reinforcement is extremely necessary - introducing sharpshooters and introducing first-class free throw players, which is the Rockets' real goal.

As for introducing top superstars like Durant and Antetokounmpo, it is of course better, but compared to introducing shooters and free throwers, it is obvious that it is too difficult to introduce superstars and will also shake the foundation of the Rockets' lineup. There was even news before that if the Bucks wanted to trade Antetokounmpo, they would inevitably emptie the chips of another team.

Therefore, instead of spending more chips to chase Antetokounmpo, the Rockets can completely keep the current lineup as it is and use this lineup to continue to deal with next season. After all, the Rockets are now in the winning mode, and the record of the second place in the Western Conference this season will not lie. As long as the Rockets introduce free throwers and three-point shooters as Uduka said, their overall strength will be stronger next season.

In addition, existing Rockets players also need to practice shooting and free throws during the offseason. Only by practicing these most basic basketball skills can the Rockets realize their talents and go further. In fact, in the Rockets, there is no need to introduce free throwers or shooters, just develop internal potential. For example, Rockets rookie Shepard is both an excellent three-point shooter and a very stable free thrower, but he has not been reused this season.

In addition, the Rockets' third point guard Aaron Holiday, his technical characteristics are also very consistent with Uduka's requirements. From the regular season perspective, Aaron Holiday is an all-round player who can score three-pointers and maintain a high free throw shooting percentage: he can not only hold the ball in his hand, but also limit the opponent's core point guards to score, and his three-point shooting percentage has reached 39.8% in the regular season this season, and his free throw shooting percentage has also reached 82.9% in the regular season this season.

This also proves that although Aaron Holiday can only average 12.8 minutes of playing time in the regular season and can only contribute 5.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, in terms of three-point shooting and free throws that Uduka values ​​the most, it is obvious that Holiday is the player Uduka wants. Holiday is one of the Rockets' most accurate three-pointers on the outside, and one of the Rockets' most stable free throw shooting percentage. His annual salary next season will be only about 5 million, and the Rockets have his team options.

The Rockets want a three-point shooter and free thrower, so they don't have to go to the free market or trading market to spend a lot of effort to select people. As long as veteran Aaron Holiday is left behind, Uduka's requirements can be met. Of course, if rookie Shepard can be given more opportunities next season, he is also the shooter and free thrower that the Rockets need the most. The type of player Uduka wants is near, but neither of them has gained much reuse this season.