Rockets general manager Stone couldn't make a striking trade because of his lack of connections and cautious style, but his draft prowess was recognized.
Accidentally drew the No. 3 lot, is the rocket six young going to become seven?
Although Stone wanted to trade the 2024 Nets first-round pick, he secretly went to scout the rookies.
At that time, the Nets still had a No. 9 signing prediction, and Stone was still prepared for the draft. Now that the Nets have improved their pick by six places, Stone, who has flown back to Houston, is happy.
Houston Fagan revealed that Rockets general manager Stone went to Europe to look at this year's rookies.
"I've looked at a couple of very talented youngsters in Europe, and the U.S. and Australia have some good players," Stone said in an interview. It's really hard to assess that a couple of high-ranking players this year are all 18 or 19 years old, and it's not fair for the players to say what they're going to be or aren't going to be.
Stone is going to be dazzling with the No. 3 pick. In 2021, Jalen Green was the strongest in that class, as well as shooting ability, so the Rockets selected him. In 2022, it will not be difficult to choose which one of Banchero, Chet and Smith Jr. will fall. In 2023, it is actually one of the three choices of Miller, Henderson and Amen, and it is not very difficult. 2024 is a small year for the draft, and it is not easy to choose.
The Rockets may be cut off by the Wizards.
The Bleachers updated their rookie rookie list after the draw, predicting that the Wizards would use the No. 2 pick to select Zachary Risache. Zachary Risachet is the No. 3 pick predicted by Houston's Fagan Fagan, and Stone may have scouted him.
Born in 2005, Zachary Risaache is 2.03 meters tall and has an arm span of about 2.1 meters, can play as a small forward and shooting guard, and averaged 10.6 points, 3.6 boards, 0.9 assists and 0.9 steals in 23 minutes per game in Ligue 1 this season, shooting 46.1% from the field, 38.8% from three-point range and 71.6% from the free throw line.
Zachary Risaache has a projection base, can defend multiple positions, does not possess the ball, and has a chance to practice with the ball.
If Zachary Risaszi is gone, which one will the Rockets choose? The Bleachers predict that the Rockets will pick Reed Shepherd with the No. 3 pick.
The Bleachers has repeatedly said that Reed Shepard is a good fit for the Rockets.
According to the data, Reed Shepherd was born in 2004 and is 1.91 meters tall, and some fans have mentioned doubts that he is not that tall.
The eyes of the fans are bright, and Reed Shepherd participated in the joint trial, and his bare foot is only 1.87m tall and his arm span is 1.91m. Although his height has shrunk, Reed Shepard has a good running and jumping ability, and his projection is also a big selling point.
Reed Shepard is averaging 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 0.7 blocks in 29 minutes per game this season while shooting 53.6% from the field, 52.1% from three-point range and 83.1% from the free throw line.
The unexpected injury to Topic, the tall point guard favored by some Rockets fans, could affect his draft market. According to the data, Topeic is 1.98 meters tall, averaging 15 points and 5.7 assists per game this season, shooting 49.8% from the field, 30.6% from three-point range, and 87.8% from the free throw line.
Udoka asked for the right to speak during the interview, and this time he will also participate in the draft work throughout the process. Udoka revealed the Rockets' No. 3 pick in an interview.
First, you must have reliable shooting ability. This is understandable, the Rockets have a bad offensive space and do need to bring in pitchers.
Second, comprehensive capabilities. This can be seen in the way Udoka has trained Jalen Green. Udoka wants Green to be a well-rounded defender who not only plays offense, but also passes and defends.
Third, you must have the ability to play singles that can create shooting opportunities.
Reed Shepard's shooting is up to par, he defends well in college, can learn from Van Jordan's experience, and his offensive ability with the ball is not very good.