Although the Rockets failed to make the playoffs and even finished 11th in the Western Conference standings, their prospects are like the dawn of dawn, even brighter than the Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Green's stagnation was a concern for the Rockets at the start of the season, but the young star came back in March, averaging 27.7 points per game and shooting nearly 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range. The Rockets were even more powerful in March, with a brilliant record of 12 wins and 3 losses, like a spring breeze blowing through the barren land, full of vitality.
All this indicates the infinite possibilities of the Rockets in the future, and people are looking forward to their ability to spread their wings in the new season. Therefore, the operation of this offseason is crucial. For general manager Stone, what he has to do now is to equip Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, and some good helpers.
It is worth mentioning that since the Brooklyn Nets are officially out of the playoffs, they will give away a valuable first-round pick. If Stone can make good use of this draft pick, then the Houston Rockets will be even better. According to WOJ, sources said Stone revealed that he would select the most talented player, and the Rockets wanted to select Yves Missy, who is known as the "Cameroonian alphabet brother".
The 19-year-old Yves Missy is a physically gifted and athletic interior player who is athletic, can skillfully find opportunities, eats cakes with incredible efficiency, and is unstoppable with every attack. Defensively, Missy is an impregnable fortress. He is like a giant who guards the rim, guarding the basket with his solid arms, making opponents fearful. His defensive skills are superb, and he can always deliver fatal blows to opponents when it matters most, becoming an important pillar of the team's defense.
Missy's athleticism and physical gifts are even more breathtaking. He is like a coordinated dancer, and he always shows extraordinary strength in helping to defend, switching and complementing. His speed and agility make him a bolt of lightning on the pitch, always quick to appear where he is needed and build an impregnable defence for the team. The Houston Rockets are lacking on the inside, with Shin Kyung, Adams and Landale all having their own weaknesses. Therefore, if Udoka wants to lead the team to the playoffs, he must strengthen the interior line, and he needs a center with excellent athletic rim protection, and Missy is a good candidate.