In the world of the NBA, the performances of each rookie are in the spotlight, and they are seen as the future of the league. Recently, the RAT ranking of the 21st rookie was updated, and it was surprising that the two young men of the Rockets actually joined hands to reach the top five, and the No. 16 show even more beat everyone and won the championship in one fell swoop.
First of all, we need to know what the RAT ranking is. RAT is the abbreviation of Real Adjusted Total, which is a measure of a player's on-court performance, which adjusts the player's scores, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and other data to produce a comprehensive data to evaluate the player's performance. This data takes into account not only the player's stats, but also the time the players have been on the field, so this statistic is more indicative of the value of the players.
Let's take a look at the Rockets' double less. First up is the eye-catching Jalen Green, who is ranked third in the RAT. Green is capable of everything on the court, scoring points, rebounds, and assists, and he is extremely physical, with top bounce and speed. Green's stellar performance gave Rockets fans hope for the team.
Another young man on Team Rockets is No. 16 pick Alperen Shinjing. He topped the RAT rankings and became the biggest dark horse of this rookie. Shin Kyung is versatile on the court, his scores, rebounds, and assists are all excellent, and his leadership on the court is also impressive. Shin Kyung's outstanding performance surprised the fans of the Rockets, who did not expect the No. 16 pick to have such a good performance.
The Rockets' double youth can have such an excellent performance, which is inseparable from the team's cultivation and trust. The Rockets are giving them plenty of playing time and letting them play on the court, which is key to their growth. Moreover, the Rockets' coaching staff also gave them enough guidance to be able to better play their characteristics on the court.
Overall, the Rockets made a lot of money in the '21 rookie draft. The two young people they selected all performed well, especially the No. 16 Xiu Shen Jing, whose performance was even more surprising. I believe that in the future games, they will have a better performance and lead the Rockets to go further.