Heading into the 2024 season, the Rockets seem to be caught in a crossfire of challenge and change. At the start of the new season,They hired Udoka as their head coachHopefully he can lead the team out of this difficult situationBut,Things didn't go as expected.
Udoka is an experienced coach who has led the Celtics to the Finals, but,His performance with the Rockets was not ideal. Despite being good at team management and defensive tactics,But Udoka's offensive tactics have been criticized.
This poses a huge challenge for the team, especially after facing the opponent's fumbling, the team's attack is in trouble, and the defensive efficiency has also declined.
The Rockets tried to use Shin Kyung as the offensive coreLet the veteran Van Vliet take on more responsibility. Shin Kyung's attitude and willingness to defend were a cause for concern, while Van Vliet failed to live up to the team's expectations.
In this case, the team is forced to seek change.
A key deal is the delivery of OladipoIn exchange for center Adams. Although Adams is reimbursed this season, his size and strength make him an ideal fit for the Rockets.
In addition, Thompson's performance with the Pacers shows that he already has what it takes to start point guard, which lays a solid foundation for the future of the Rockets.
New season, new lineup. The Rockets' starting lineup was readjusted to include Thompson, Green, Dillon, Smith and Adams. This lineup has Green as the offensive coreStand up at a critical momentResolved the leadership vacuum of the team's previous offense.
On the bench, VanVleet and Shin Kyung were able to play to their strengths and bring more variety and uncertainty to the team.
This new lineup retains both the defensive strength of the RocketsIt also increases the variety of offense. The addition of Thompson brought more ball control and playmaking to the team, while the arrival of Adams made up for the team's lack of play on the inside.
While challenges remain, the future looks brighter for the Rockets.
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