Before the trade deadline, the Houston Rockets unexpectedly reached a 4-for-1 deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, sending Oladipo and three future second-round picks to get center Steven Adams from the Grizzlies. At first glance, many people may not think that this deal makes much sense! Because the Rockets are currently making a playoff break, but they are trading for Adams, who is a big man who is reimbursed for the season, so what good is that for them?
As everyone knows, the reason why the Rockets took the initiative to reach this deal is that Adams will play a positive role in the Rockets in the next three years. Adams, who has been known for his entire career in grabbing rebounds, will definitely be able to inject tough defense and improve the team's rebounding strength for the Rockets on the defensive end in the future, and he will also become the mentor of Shin Jing, the core of his heart. Shen Jing, who is only 21 years old, needs a master like Adams too much, and if Shen Jing can get the true biography of Adams, it is entirely possible to become the top center in the league in time. Take a look at the Alexander brought by Paul during the Thunder period, after the accumulation and growth of these years, Alexander is now the top guard in the league.
Adams settled in Houston and became a member of the Rockets, which can be said to be favored by the whole team! Rockets coach Udoka said in an interview that Adams is different from the veterans on the team, he has worked extremely successfully with a number of stars, and we are happy to have him. Dillon Brooks believes that Adams knows how to rebound, and his selflessness can bring different energy to the team, and he will contribute to the team's strong rise! Indeed, Adams is a player to be excited about. On the court, he is conscientious and willing to undertake dirty work, and he plays the role of a screw. As long as the team needs it, he can do it!
Recently, Rockets center Shin Kyung talked about his new teammate Steven Adams in an interview with **. Shin believes that he will benefit himself in the long run by playing against Adams in training afterwards. "I need to train with him. I've worked with a lot of players since I've been here and that has made me better. Adams has played against a lot of good players. I'm sure he'll have a lot to teach me when he's here. ”
Although Adams, who is currently suffering from injury, has not yet trained with the Rockets and has not yet taught Shin Kyung's experience. But the Rockets, the little fire dragon, has already put Adams in the position of a mentor in his heart, and Shin Jing believes that Adams will teach him a lot of things, which will allow him to grow into a better center! It's a beautiful expectation, and it's the real purpose of the Rockets trading to Adams.
So far this season, Shen Jing has averaged 21 per game7 points 93 rebounds and 51 assist 12 steals 07 blocks and 54 shooting percentage4% and 72 free throw percentage4%。Although this is only the third year of his career, Xiao Huolong is already an all-round center with an average of 21+9+5 per game, and it can be said that the future is limitless! Although he was not selected as an Indiana All-Star this year, with his current ability and humble intellectual curiosity, he will be able to develop into a true All-Star center over time. If you don't believe me, we'll see!