Although the Rockets once again missed out on the playoffs, the improvement was clear. Even if the Rockets strengthen the lineup, they should improve the main rotation and starting strength, so some pure substitutes who have played less time can keep them if the asking price is not high.
The U.S. media suggested that the Rockets renew their contracts this summer with three replacements, led by the 35-year-old mascot Boban Marjanovic, while another veteran Jeff Green and third guard Aaron Holiday are also on the list.
Obviously, there are no serious injuries, and each team rotates 9-10 players, or the 13th man, who will be the water cooler manager from then on. Then for this role, Boban Marjanovic is probably better suited than most players in this league because he is too popular. The management, the coaching staff, his teammates and even the opposition camp all give high praise to Boban Marjanovic, who may not have been able to provide much positive contribution on the pitch, but from the point of view of maintaining the atmosphere in the dressing room, Boban Marianovic is a competent big brother. Two years after coming to the Rockets, Boban Marjanovic quickly established a friendship with the young player, and not only did he sign a contract extension with the Rockets last summer, but the management even gave him a salary increase, which shows how popular Boban Marjanovic is in Space City.
Jeff Green returned to the Rockets last summer, thinking that he would go back to Space City for retirement, but he didn't expect him to become a thigh several times this season. Even in the twilight of his career, Jeff Green has been playing 23% of the time as a small-ball center for the Rockets, and although next season with the return of Tari Eason and Steven Adams, Jeff Green's playing time will quickly decrease and even fall out of the main rotation, but Jeff Green can still be used as an interior alternative and help young players grow.
As for Aaron Holiday, at the beginning of the season, he was the number one backup in the Rockets' backcourt due to Amen Thompson's injury. Aaron Holiday has excellent shooting ability, averaging 6.6 points and 1.8 assists per game this season, and his defensive performance is also underrated.