The Rockets started with 5 Tigers, and 4 seats have been confirmed now? There is suspense in the only main position, and Uduka may choose 4 to 1

The Rockets want to make a comeback next season, and they have had enough of the embarrassment of not having a championship for many years. In the two years since Uduka became the head coach, the Rockets have made great progress. In the first year of his arrival, the Rockets' goal was to playoffs, but Uduka did not achieve this goal. At that time, he and his Rockets won a record of 41 wins and 41 losses, with a winning rate of 50%, and they were only a little short of reaching the playoffs.

The Rockets had too many injuries that year, which directly affected the Rockets' record. For example, Shin Kyung was reimbursed after the All-Star season, and Ethan basically only played more than 20 games in 82 games. The Rockets had no stars at that time, but relying on their strong teams, basketball and defense, they could still compete with some strong teams.

The Rockets' role player lineup and young players are now quite strong. After introducing Durant, the Rockets' only goal next season is to win the championship. Judging from the experience of last season, the positions of 4 of the Rockets' starting five Tigers next season have been determined: the four best players, Durant, Van Vritte, Shin Kyung and Amen Thompson, will naturally occupy 4 starting positions. Since Jaylen Green left the team, Amen Thompson was very likely to become the starting shooting guard, Van Vreet was naturally still the starting point guard, Shin Kyung was the main center, and Durant returned to the most familiar starting small forward position.

The current problem is that 4 of the five starting positions have been determined. In fact, there is no clear answer to the only starting power forward position. Uduka can choose 4 players to be the starters in this position. They are the Rockets' young forward Jabbarri Smith Jr., Tari Ethan, and new player Finney Smith. In addition, if necessary, Amen Thompson can also start at the familiar No. 4 position, and the shooting guard position may be left to others.

In short, Uduka may decide who is the best candidate for starting power forward based on his overall strength or performance in the preseason. Smith Jr. can shoot three-pointers and has outstanding defensive ability; Ethan wins in all-round and versatile, and has first-class rebounding ability; although Finney Smith is not familiar with the Rockets' tactics at present, his ball quotient is very high, he can shoot three-pointers and defend, and is a standard 3D forward.

Although Amen Thompson is more likely to appear in the No. 2 position, his performance in the past two seasons has also been at the All-Star level. He can not only use speed to break through the attack basket from the outside, but also directly complete the score in the inside penalty area. On the defensive end, Amen Thompson is also a rebounder and blocker. So, next season, Uduka will choose one of these four players to be the starting power forward.

Compared with some teams lacking excellent power forwards, the Rockets obviously have enough staff and enough wealth in this position next season. This shows how powerful the Rockets are. Although the overall strength of the Rockets next season looks not as good as that of the Thunder, in fact, this Rockets already has the ability to challenge any team.