The Rockets have been piling up young players for a long time, and this year, under Udoka, each player is now continuing to play aggressively.
For Whitmore in particular, he's getting more and more versatile on the court at the moment. At present, he is still mainly stealing chickens, shooting and air cuts, and his tactical position is not very high. However, as long as you are on the field, you can contribute value, and the overall microwave oven attribute is still very strong. Even in those four games, Whitmore averaged 11.5 points per game and 2.8 rebounds, plus he could shoot 56 percent from the field and 53 percent from three-point range, which allowed him to gradually play his value on the court.
More crucially, Whitmore has no stage fright on the court. As long as he is given the ball, he dares to play, which is obviously a core style of play. And Whitmore's shooting percentage is guaranteed, which is a key factor in why he has been able to continue to play during this time. However, Whitmore's defense is a nuisance, the Xi is very bad, and it still needs to be corrected slowly. But at least Whitmore's positivity is okay, and it's still better than Green's.
At the same time, Amen is also a big key. Except for the shooting problem, he was a perfect score in all other aspects. Defensively, Amen is not out of position, and his awareness and body are not bad. And on the offensive end he can organize, pass the ball, and protect rebounds. In particular, his organizational skills, which is a point that has been recognized by countless people. Of course, the shooting aspect can definitely be slowly compensated, and the stability of holding the ball is not very good. As long as these two points remain elevated, he will inevitably be the absolute focus.
In other words, when the two of them play, the Rockets bench can form a duo, which is no longer a problem. Of course, it is estimated that they will not be able to become absolute starters this season, after all, the current starting line is very solid. If Green still doesn't grow next season, it is estimated that this position will be replaced.