Reddish as the No. 10 show of 2019, he has excellent physical talent, 2 meters 03 height with 98 kg weight, standard small forward body, and talent is also first-class. Unfortunately, his shooting level is really not flattering, and in the years since entering the NBA, the highest shooting rate is only 41.5%. Reddish was traded to the Knicks by the Hawks this season, but he was not taken seriously by Knicks coach Thibodeau, in the 15 games for the Knicks, his playing time was compressed by only 14.3 minutes, and the average per game also shrank significantly, only 6.1 points and 1.4 rebounds, and the three-point shooting rate was a miserable 25.8%. The Knicks were already planning to give up on him, and the Rockets' general manager, Stone, was interested in the ice shooter.
The Rockets, who are in the process of rebuilding, have a lot of success in the draft, not only picking up the champion Jabari Smith, but also winning the 17th and 29th picks. Now, their signing plan is to supplement the team's flank, although Tate is good enough, but in this league that pays attention to talent and starting point, Reddish's ceiling is much higher than Tate, and at present, Reddish's transaction value is at the lowest trough, and the Rockets naturally have to shoot. The US media "NBA Analysis Network" reported that in order to get the Knicks' Reddish, the rockets are ready to abandon Tate, Ken Young Martin Jr. and Garrison Matthews. Obviously, this 3-for-1 deal is enough to impress the Knicks' management.
Although Reddish did not get many opportunities in the Knicks, his performance in 34 games for the Hawks was indeed remarkable, averaging 11.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game, it is worth mentioning that he also shot 37.9% of the three-point shooting rate, and his body thickness is enough to withstand any opponent in the front position, in addition to his ability to finish on the inside is also commendable. Reddish's most fascinating thing is on the defensive end, and he is often assigned by the team to keep an eye on the opponent's arrow figure, similar to the Warriors' Wiggins. What the Rockets are most lacking at the moment is a talented and effective small forward like Redish. For the Rockets, there are too many talented new players on the team next season, they are all waiting to be fed, they need to play time, and Stone needs to make room for these young people, and then send some role players.
For the Knicks, although Tate is only 1 meter 93 tall, but can swim in the third and fourth positions, this season in the average of 26.4 minutes per game, he handed over 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists of good data, it is worth mentioning that his shooting rate is as high as 49.8%, but due to the limitations of stature, Tate is slightly less talented in defense, and it is difficult to develop into a top 3D wing. Martin Jr. has full momentum and passion, and is strong and agile enough, but lacks enough arm span and needs to improve his shooting ability. Matthews averaged 10 points per game and shot 36 percent from three-point range, which, despite being a weakness on the defensive end, boosted the team's offensive space. Whether it is Tate, Martin Jr. or Matthews, they all have a rare enthusiasm, which is what Redish lacks, and the Knicks do not lose.
The arrival of Reddish can undoubtedly reduce a certain defensive pressure for the Rockets' backcourt duo, the Rockets' defensive efficiency is at the bottom of the league this season, and the two guns are not good at defense, and the Rockets will inevitably further emphasize the offensive and defensive integration of the team lineup in the follow-up reconstruction. So, do you think Redish is part of the rocket's future framework?