In that exciting overtime, Malcolm Brogdon was like a hero, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a wonderful counterattack on the doorstep of the Houston Rockets. In this game, Brogdon scored 19 points and 6 assists, and he was simply a big name on the court. Not only did he catch the eyes of the fans, but even the Rockets had their eyes on him. This 1.93-meter defender has a wide field of vision, accurate mid-range shots, and is as steady as a big rock.
The Bleachers report says the Trail Blazers are willing to sell Brogdon, and the Rockets may have to pay a lot of things to get him, such as young players and good draft picks. Brogdon is 31 years old and thriving in the NBA, showing his big heart against the Rockets. In the fourth quarter, the Rockets had a four-point lead, but Brogdon relied on a fast-break throw and a key three-pointer to help the Trail Blazers tie the score and eventually lead the team to overtime. In this game, Brogdon was like a cold knife, frighteningly calm. His brilliant performance made Houston fans jealous, and some fans even said that he was much better than the team's existing Van Jordan.
The Rockets' top brass is interested in Brogdon, but they are also hesitant to sacrifice young players for him. Houston's Fagan acknowledges that Brogdon is a good fit for the Rockets, but the problem is that young players like Green, Sengun, Smith Jr., Eason, Amen and Whitmore are the team's hopes for the future, and each has their own characteristics. Brogdon's age and injury issues are also something the Rockets have to consider.
In addition to Brogdon, the Rockets have several other players on their radar. For example, the Knicks' Grimes, 23 years old, 1.96 meters tall, has performed well this season. There is also Kings forward Barnes, 31 years old, 2.03 meters tall, averaging 111 points per game. The Raptors' interior Boucher is also 31 years old, 2.08 meters tall, and averages 61 points per game. The Wizards' inside lineman, Gafford is 25 years old, 2.08m tall, and has been doing well this season. Hornets center Richards, 26 years old, 2.13m tall, has also been doing well this season. These players may be able to help the Rockets get stronger on the interior and at guard.
Rockets owner Fertitta has high hopes for the team. However, the Rockets led by Udoka did not show stronger momentum than last season. Defensively there were problems, especially when Smith Jr. and Ethan weren't there. Udoka's offensive tactics have also been criticized, with some saying that his tactical layout and selection of personnel are problematic. Although he wants to be a great coach like Popovich, he still has a long way to go in managing the team. However, the slogan of competition he put forward before the season did get the support of many Rockets fans. They want to see the team give their all in every game and show the aggression they deserve.
As the season wore on, Udoka's coaching style caused controversy. The team's performance was not good enough in some key moments, especially in the comeback loss to the Trail Blazers, and fans questioned Udoka's tactical arrangement and on-the-spot command. It has been argued that Udoka has a double standard when dealing with the mistakes of young players and the poor form of veterans. Although the team has not improved significantly under Udoka, Rockets owner Fertitta has his support and is willing to provide the resources needed.
The Rockets face important decisions when it comes to building their team. Not only do they have to think about how to find the right reinforcements in the trade market, but they also have to balance the development of young players with the improvement of the team as a whole. The current situation with the Rockets is that they need to bring in experienced players like Brogdon without giving up on the development of young players. Against this background, the choice of management will have a significant impact on the future of the rocket.
As for the fans, they have their own opinions on the team's performance. On the one hand, they want the team to bring in an experienced player like Brogdon to improve the team's competitiveness, and on the other hand, they don't want to see young players with potential easily traded. This emotional entanglement is a true portrayal of being a loyal fan.
The Houston Rockets face a number of challenges and opportunities in the new season. The team needs to find a balance between retaining the potential of young players and improving their immediate playability. Management's trade decisions and Udoka's coaching ability will have a direct impact on the future direction of the Rockets. Fans have expectations and apprehensions. Only time will tell if the Rockets' decisions are the right and whether they can help the team achieve better results in the NBA in the future.
Fans, what do you think of the current situation of the Rockets? What do you think Brogdon will do with the Rockets and how will it affect the team? Are you happy with Udoka's coaching style? Share your thoughts in the comments section! Let's discuss the future of the Rockets.