NBA superstar, Antetokounmpo, arrived in Houston as scheduled to train with Rockets legend Olajuwon. Previously, Brother Alphabet revealed that he plans to travel to Houston to learn offensive skills before the start of the season, a decision that has caused a lot of discussion.
On social media, some criticized Antetokounmpo for learning outdated offensive methods, calling it anachronistic. A named Ralph Sampson, a former Rockets rookie, responded by saying: Arenas should watch more game footage, does he really understand what Big Dream is taught? This shows that different people have different opinions, and Brother Alphabet's choice to pursue progress is worthy of recognition.
Meanwhile, player Alperen Sengun said in an interview that he benefited greatly from training with Olajuwon. Today, he is the starting center for the Rockets and a key player for the Turkish national team. This also sparked sarcasm from some fans, saying that if Brother Alphabet joins the Rockets, he can learn for free.
According to the American media "Fansided", Rockets general manager Stone has been paying attention to the situation of Doncic and Antetokounmpo, hoping to get a core player through a trade. If the two superstars are willing to leave, the Rockets could make a move. Reporter Wenhorst recently said on a show that Antetokounmpo could leave the Bucks, a news that caught the team's attention.
In addition, it is no secret that the Knicks have always been interested in bringing in Brother Alphabet. The key is whether they can offer competitive trading assets. Comparatively, the Rockets and Thunder are likely to have more high-quality assets to trade. However, the city of New York may be more attractive to Antetokounmpo. Although he is not well-known in China, in the NBA, he is a top star. As a result, Rockets owner Fertitta may be interested in bringing in Antetokounmpo.
For the Rockets, the priority right now is to get rid of the burden of Porter Jr. Fanside has proposed a potential 5-for-2 trade involving the Rockets, Clippers and Pistons. The three-way trade would see the Rockets acquire Covington and Preston while getting rid of Porter Jr., Big Boban, as well as a first-round pick and two second-round picks. It's considered a win-win scenario, as the Rockets take the load off, the Clippers save money, and the Pistons get a first-round pick.
Covington, a '90-year-old player with a height of 2.01 meters and an arm span of 2.18 meters, began his NBA career with the Rockets before becoming a standout 3-and-D forward with the 76ers, having been named to the All-Defensive First Team. He didn't get enough of his chances with the Clippers, playing just 12 minutes in the playoffs last season. Covington expressed his displeasure in an interview, having trained hard in the offseason in hopes of improvement. Covington has the ability to play as a guest center, has excellent defensive awareness and positional sense, and is able to create space for his teammates, shooting up to 50 percent from the field. He also has a deep affection for the city of Houston.
Another player, Preston, 1.91 meters tall and 24 years old, is in the same class as Jalen Green, who has not been given many opportunities with the Clippers and has one year left on his contract. Preston was considered a potential candidate to be the next Brogdon before the draft, with an excellent basketball IQ and passing awareness capable of breakouts and three-point shooting. He is also passionate about Houston.
In conclusion, the dynamics in the trade market are always changing, and there is uncertainty about the future fate of Antetokounmpo and other players.