Development League players enter the Rockets rotation for the first time, and Udoka is not suspicious!
While everyone's eyes are on Rockets stars like Shen Jing and Jalen Green, don't forget that the Rockets also have a few small roles that have a bit of strength but don't get enough games or games. On the Rockets' bench, there are three players with bilateral contracts, one is Hinton, one is Samuels, and one is Jonathan Williams. It should be noted that two of the three temporarily joined the cycle of rockets.
Williams, who had two playoff games in the previous period, gradually entered the team cycle and had more opportunities to play. Last time out, the Rockets beat the Grizzlies because of Bullock's injury, and Udoka was placed next to Hinton and got some playing opportunities. In 15 minutes of play, he scored 10 points and three rebounds, and was the second scorer on the team other than Holiday to play.
At this point, Rockets coach Yudeka is really unavailable, as VanVleet, Whitmore, and Eason have all missed this opportunity due to injury. Udoka, on the other hand, found his place in the starting line-up, allowing more performance from those on the periphery and giving them more pressure in the starting spot. That said, it's a good thing for the Rockets to have a player on a two-contract basis: both Williams and Hinton can play on the bench and get a chance to play for the Rockets.
All three are still roaming the development league of the Viper, and Whitmore has come out of the Viper to become a member of the Rockets, but he didn't expect Hinton and Williams to be on the team's rotation, even if it was only once"Temporary rotation"But to be able to impress Uccello with them is already a remarkable achievement. Even if Ethan and VanVleet come back, they will have time to play.
During this time, the Rockets will have no indication of the starter, or the main rotation, Udoka has not yet made any indications, but it is clear that all the players are eligible to compete for the bench or the starter. Udoka doesn't care about his reputation and reputation anymore, he wants to win the playoffs, even Jalen Green or Shen Jing, if he doesn't do well enough, he will be punished by DNP, and maybe he will be stripped of the main position.
For Samuels, the Rockets' perimeter forward, he had to take a small step forward when he had two players on the bench. However, if he can show enough quality in the game, then Udoka will look the other way for him. Samuels is also on par with the other two on his two-year contract in terms of his technique, especially his mobility and defense. It's just that there's just one missing opportunity.