Have you ever heard of rocket acceleration, not the kind of science fiction, but Team Rocket's Amen Thompson, a speed monster that keeps opponents from keeping up. The point guard, no, who should be called power forward now, is doing wonders on the basketball court, and let's see how Udoka moved him from the outside to the inside and managed to create a whole new basketball star.
The first thing to mention about Amen is not his shooting, but his lightning-like speed and incredible athleticism. You think he's only going to run? This season, Amen has been playing more and more in the basket with the Rockets and has begun to exert his power on the inside. Imagine a point guard who was originally flying suddenly sprinting at the power forward position, that kind of scene is even more exciting than the movie.
Coach Udoka clearly sees a different spark in the rookie. Although Amen's three-point accuracy is only 14% (a number that would be chased by basketball purists), his activities on the interior are exceptionally efficient. This bold transformation strategy has made Amen not only a quarterback in the traditional sense, but also an interior attacker.
This trick proved to be quite effective. At the beginning of the season, everyone was still worried about Amen's shooting, but by the end of the season, he had become the team's leading scorer. His speed and power on the interior allow him to easily defeat his opponent's big man, thanks in large part to his incredible physicality.
What's more important to mention is that the Rockets' tactics have also become more diverse due to the change of Amen's position. His performance at the No. 4 position not only improved the Rockets' offensive and defensive efficiency, but also helped the team win 11 consecutive games at the end of the season. It seems that Udoka's strategic adjustment is not just a small test, it is simply a great show of might!
Although there are still areas to be improved in Amen's skill set, such as his inconsistent long-range shots, his composure in the game and his performance in key moments have already shown that he has the potential to become a top player. With more game experience and Udoka's continued coaching, there is reason to believe that Amen Thompson will be an all-around warrior on the basketball court.
Now, let me ask you a question: Will Amen Thompson's development on the inside bring more surprises to the Rockets in the coming seasons? Or what do you expect him to improve?