The U.S. media ranked among the top 8 in the Rockets' all-time efficiency value: Maddie pressed the line and was selected as Yao Ming's 4th and 2nd dreams

In 2007, ESPN data expert John Hollinger launched PER (efficiency value), a one-stop statistic, and then PER quickly became one of the most commonly used high-level data for the media and fans to measure the contribution and performance of players, PER reflects a player's contribution to the team every minute, and the influencing factors include positive data such as sports goals, free throws, three-pointers, assists, steals, and blocks, as well as negative behaviors such as turnovers, iron, and feedback, which almost perfectly reflects a player's true value to the team.

To this end, the American media "spacecityscoop" selected the top eight stars in the history of the Rockets according to PER, among which Maddie was selected for pressing the line, and Yao Ming's fourth dream was ranked second.

8th place: Maddie (21.1)

Maddy deserved more impressive numbers, but unfortunately he didn't spend all of his prime with the Rockets, and he was plagued by injuries after joining Houston.

However, with an all-round performance of 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game in the six seasons of the Rockets, Maddie still successfully entered the top eight list.

7th place: Capela (22)

Capela is significantly inferior to Maddy, but his strengths lie in consistency, fitness, and offensive and defensive efficiency, and he does what blue-collar workers need to do to the extreme.

Next to Harden, Capela once developed into the league's most efficient interior finisher, and in his last season with the Rockets, Capela has been able to average 13.9 points and 13.8 rebounds per game, and even grabbed 20 rebounds in a single game many times.

6th place: Paul (22)

Paul's two seasons with the Rockets were the closest he came to a championship under Harden at the helm of the Rockets.

The Rockets once pushed the Cosmos to a desperate situation, but Paul was injured at a critical moment, but even so, Paul's performance during this period is still worthy of recognition, leading the Rockets to a regular season record of 65 wins.

5th place: Ross Barkley (22.2)

Similar to Paul's experience, Barkley joined the Rockets in 1996 in order to win a championship, and he averaged 23.2 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game the previous season.

In his first season with the Rockets, he still averaged 19.2 points, 13.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, but unfortunately he is no longer the MVP-level player he used to be.

The Rockets finally fell to the Jazz in the Western Conference that season, which was also the best lead record of Barkley's time with the Rockets.

4th place: Yao Ming (23)

If it weren't for injury problems, which caused his career to be severely shortened, Yao Ming would have achieved better results.

Yao Ming has a high ball quotient and silky touch that is completely inconsistent with his height, and can not only complete frequent hooks under the basket, but also has a consistent turnaround jump shot finishing ability, and is undoubtedly one of the greatest international players.

In nine seasons with the Rockets, Yao Ming averaged 19 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 52.4% from the field and 83.3% from the free throw line.

3rd Place: Moses Malone (23.8)

Moses Malone is one of the most underrated superstars in NBA history, having acquired him in 1976 when the Rockets packed two first-rounders, and then he developed into a top-level superstar in Houston, winning two MVPs.

During his time with the Rockets, he averaged 15+ rebounds per game for 5 consecutive seasons, won the rebounding king in three seasons, played for the Rockets for a total of 6 seasons, averaged 24 points and 15 rebounds per game, was selected as an All-Star 5 times, entered the playoffs 4 times, and led the team to the Finals in the 1980-81 season.

2nd place: Olajuwon (23.9)

There is no doubt that Big Dream is the first person in the history of the Rockets, and he has led the team to win the championship twice.

He has the most blocks and the fifth-most steals in history, and is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of all time, and the only player to win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Championship and FMVP in one season.

1st place: Harden (26.7)

Harden's push to Olajuwon for the No. 1 spot could reduce trust in PER, as Big Dream is widely regarded as the No. 1 player in Rockets history.

But given Harden's terrifying personal dominance and long peak period during his time with the Rockets, it's no surprise that PER ranks first.

In the nine seasons he played for the Rockets, Harden averaged 29.6 points, 7.7 assists and 6 rebounds per game, with a true shooting rate of 61.2%, and won almost all honors except championships and FMVP.