Since the start of the new season, the Rockets have played 4 regular season games, with a record of 1 win and 3 losses, temporarily ranking 11th in the West. In addition to the unsatisfactory results, the four rookies Green, Sagu, Christopher and Garupa did not show a superior level. However, there is one player whose performance is eye-catching, and that is Eric Gordon.
Gordon missed most of the game this season due to injury, played only 27 games for the team, averaged 17.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, shot 43.3% from the field and 32.9% from three-point range. This season ushered in a comeback, represented the team in 4 games, averaged 25.7 minutes per game, contributed 15.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists, shot 53.8% from the field, and shot 55.6% from three-point range, finally returning to the level of a sharpshooter.
In addition to his high shooting percentage, Gordon's play was also very stable, shooting 6 of 8 against the Timberwolves, cutting 15 points and 2 rebounds; against the Thunder, shooting 7 of 14, cutting 22 points and 1 assist; against the Lone Ranger, shooting 7 of 11, cutting 22 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists. It can be seen that Gordon can still play a very important role in the Rockets' tactical system.
Gordon has been embroiled in many trading rumors in the offseason, and although Gordon is no longer in the team's future plans, both sides are interested in continuing to cooperate, and coach Silas has repeatedly said that Gordon will play an important role in the team's second team. From a personal point of view, the team has three major advantages in keeping Gordon, which are briefly introduced below.
First of all, Gordon, as the most senior player on the Rockets, has a high prestige in the team. At present, there are many young players in the team, and there are problem players such as Porter Jr. and House Jr., and the team needs a dressing room leader, and Gordon is undoubtedly the best choice.
The second is that Gordon, as a veteran, has a wealth of game experience and can guide the young players in the team to grow up quickly, especially to guide Christopher and Garupa in the substitute lineup, so that the two rookies can maintain a positive attitude.
The third is that Gordon does not occupy the ball, and at present, Gordon mainly appears as the sixth person, and the main task is to lead the team's second squad and let the main squad get plenty of rest. Many of Gordon's shots are catch shots, and he rarely dribbles and singles on his own.
In summary, Gordon is of great significance to the Rockets locker room and tactical system, and his outstanding performance is also worthy of his annual salary of 20 million. The Rockets could well consider keeping Gordon behind, and the focus of the deal was on Wall and House.
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