After the Rockets traded for Porter Jr., the team lacked a top pick, and Whitmore could fill the void, and Udoka should reuse him.
Whitmore was the 20th pick in the first round this year, and was a top-five pick before the draft, but the White Devils slipped to the 20th pick due to the first reason. However, the Rockets were able to draft both Amen Thompson and Whitmore.
Whitmore shined in Summer League, averaging 204 points 56 rebounds 2With 2 assists and 3 steals, he was elected MVP of the Summer LeagueThis is an offensive, athletic small forward who can also play at shooting guard.
Since the start of the season, Whitmore has been sent to the Development League twice and rarely played in the regular season. In the game against the Nuggets, Whitmore got 5 minutes of playing time in garbage time in the fourth quarter, and scored 7 points in a row, and 8 points and 2 rebounds at the end of the game.
The Rockets now have a tricky problem, with the offense often losing power and scoring droughts in games, and they lack a player who can open up the game at this stage, and Whitmore is undoubtedly the best candidate.
Coach Udoka, you might as well give the White Devils some chances.