With an average of 23+10 per game, take the initiative to show favor to the rockets! Perfect for Udoka, Houston or Welter

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2024-05-18 10:29Published in Jiangxi

The Houston Rockets played at a very high level in the second half of the season. Especially after Shen Jing's injury, Jalen Green led the team alone during this period, which once hit an 11-game winning streak, and the record also returned to more than 50%. It even created enough pressure on the Golden State Warriors, but the team failed to create a miracle in the final moments and return to the playoff play-in tournament due to more losses and fewer wins in the early stages.

For the Rockets, though, they're still perfect this season. Jalen Green's ability to lead the team has been reflected. If Shen Jing can't fit him well, the possibility of choosing to trade will be very high. In addition, the Rockets had good news on the lottery night of the draft. With less than a 15% chance of winning the 2024 pick, the Rockets have a chance to welcome a cornerstone player, even if this year is a small year for the draft.

After the Rockets got the pick, a lotto-level rookie made overtures to the Rockets. It is reported that Ron Holland, the 2024 draft pick, talked about how he can fit perfectly with the Rockets in an interview: I definitely fit their way of playing, defense is my most proud skill, my desire to win is tied to defense, I understand that defense wins games, and I think one day I will win DPOY.

Holland didn't play for the majors, and he chose to play for the Development League Ignite. Compared to the college league, these rookies can get a salary of their own on the Ignite team, and in addition to that, he can sign some endorsement contracts and participate in some business activities to support his family, and he is more financially generous than playing in the NCAA. But starting next season, the NCAA will open up the image rights and endorsement rights of players, which has also indirectly led to the dissolution of the Development League Ignite team.

Having said that, Holland played in 18 games for the Ignite last season, averaging 23.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 steals per game. But the Development League Ignite is mediocre in the G League, and his stats are a bit watery. But it cannot be denied that Holland is 206 cm tall and is a very good striker, and defense is his home skill. Judging from the major draft lists, Holland has always been considered a top-10 rookie.

We know that Udoka is a defensive coach, and his criteria for hiring people is that whether you are an All-Star or an undrafted player, if you want to play, you must do a good job defensively. Previously, Jalen Green was stuck on the bench by Udo because he was not active enough on the defensive end.

A defensive forward like Holland would be Udoka's favorite.

The draft report describes Holland as a physically gifted and athletic forward. Energetic, contagious, and motivating your teammates. On the offensive end, he has excellent explosiveness and impact, outstanding finishing ability under the basket, and good movement off the ball. He has a certain ability to control the ball and has a good defensive read.

But the disadvantages are also obvious, and shooting is his biggest shortcoming. He shot less than 25 percent from three-point range, which is one of those things that is hard to shoot when anyone is empty. Weak projection ability is the biggest factor in his falling out of the top five. The left-handed finishing ball was almost meaningless, and in addition, there were many errors, and the fouls could not be easily controlled.

But if it's used as a role player, like Vanderbilt, the Rockets are still okay with it. Holland, a fierce general, took the initiative to show goodwill, did the Rockets also give him a chance?

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