The Houston Rockets have undoubtedly been one of the most surprising teams this season, especially their resilience in the game, which has been praised in many ways. As an important member of the Rockets' current rotation, Whitmore's recent performance has also received more attention. In the last six games, Whitmore has scored in double figures in five games, averaging 11With 5 points and a true shooting percentage of 68%, he is one of the best players for the Rockets.
As early as before the start of the draft, Whitmore was very optimistic, but unfortunately due to his poor performance during the trial, Whitmore's draft ranking was the first, but this also gave the Rockets a chance, and finally the Rockets selected Whitmore with the No. 20 pick in their hands. Entering the summer league, Whitmore surprised the Rockets, averaging 20 per game4 points 56 rebounds 24 assists and 3 steals, honorary summer league MVP, and he is nicknamed the "White Devil".
Whitmore, who played an excellent performance, once released a bold statement, saying that he would become the best rookie in the new season, but after the start of the season, Whitmore was "slapped in the face". Due to the team's large backcourt rotation, the Rockets sent Whitmore to the Development League, and the sent Whitmore was not able to regain the attention of the Rockets with his performance, and his bold words were finally ridiculed.
Gracemore isn't that bad, he quickly chooses to attack the basket after holding the ball, and even if he can't score directly, he can use his excellent physical ability to draw defensive fouls on opponents. For the Rockets, in addition to ensuring the normal rotation of the outside, Whitmore's style of play will help the team's tactical changes to a certain extent, and it can also stimulate the team's tactical execution.
As the schedule deepened, the frequency of personnel adjustments for the Rockets began to increase, especially in the recent period, when Brooks was out for many games due to injury. Under such a premise, Whitmore was recalled from the Development League by the Rockets. Originally, the Rockets just hoped that Whitmore could fill the team's rotation during the rotation time, but Whitmore proved to the Rockets with practical actions that he still has the ability to stand on the NBA court.
Whitmore has a strong enough body that allows him to have enough impact on the offensive end and even play a certain mismatch defense on the defensive end. It's just that Whitmore's three-point shooting percentage has been inconsistent, and at the beginning of the season, he shot just 20 percent. Fortunately, after his return, Whitmore found his shooting touch, and now he is shooting 42 from three-point range3%, is the most consistent player on the outside of the Rockets.
Whitmore's performance has allowed him to regain the recognition of the Rockets, and he is also well integrated into the Rockets' tactical system, as long as he can seize the opportunity, then Whitmore will become a regular rotation for the Rockets. With Whitmore's abilities, he has the potential to do just that, and hopefully be a wonder soldier on the path to the Rocket's rebuild, making a significant contribution to the Rocket.