Beijing time on August 12 news, the rocket seems to have a serious locker room problem. Because according to the American media Shams-Charania, James Harden and Russell Westbrook, who are the backcourt of the Rockets, are already "worried" about the future of this rocket. Among them, Weiss Brooke even hopes to leave the team:
In addition, Westbrook also expressed that he hopes to see important changes in the culture of this Rockets team, and is looking for the possibility of being sent to other teams.
It is reported that there have been several verbal exchanges between Westbrook and Harden, and even a tense but necessary atmosphere, because Westbrook believes that Harden needs to take responsibility for the team throughout the season.
Regarding the Rockets’ current locker room conditions, it is not just Harden and Westbrook’s dissatisfaction with the team. According to the US media "The Athletic" in its report on the internal issues of the Rockets, in addition to Westbrook’s request for a trade and Harden’s dissatisfaction, And PJ Tucker is also angry with his contract situation, Daniel House Jr., Austin Rivers and even Eric Gordon are dissatisfied with his role in the team.
Among them, PJ Tucker has been "troubled" by his situation throughout the season. He believes that he deserves a better contract:
. "Sources say Tucker is an indispensable catalyst for the team. You Throughout the season, he was dissatisfied with his contract status. Tucker joined the Rockets as early as 2017 with an annual value of 8 million US dollars, and he has seen 3D players from other teams in the league becoming key parts of the team or starting players Under the circumstances, he got another big contract, and he thinks he should also get a raise."
"Tucker has expressed his intention to end his career with the Rockets, but he postponed the Rockets and postponed the discussion about his renewal. The contract decision was insulted.”
In fact, Tucker expressed his desire to sign a contract extension with the Rockets during the offseason last year, but because he was already a 36-year-old veteran, the Rockets did not give Tucker a copy. Renew the contract. It’s important to note that Tucker has averaged 32 games and 3.8 points, 6 rebounds and 36.9% three-point shooting during the past three seasons with the Rockets. He is also the only one in the regular season and playoffs. There are no absent players.
Generally speaking, he is one of the strongest defensive abilities and locker room leaders in the Rockets. It is just that the dissatisfaction with the team because of not being able to get the contract extension is largely due to the former general manager of the Rockets.
As for House, Rivers Jr. and Gordon are dissatisfied with their roles in the team. As the former head coach Mike D'Antoni must be the problem. After all, his tactical system has not brought success to the Rockets. Instead, it caused dissatisfaction with these core players in the team.
Of course, Mike D'Antoni is indeed a good coach, but he is not Popovich. If these news are true, it is reasonable for D'Antoni to be unable to stay with the Rockets.
So for the Rockets, it is undoubtedly the right choice for the team to abandon D'Antoni and Morey in this offseason, but the new head coach Stephen Silas and the new general manager Rafael Stone need to pick up. During this period of time, I found a plan to clean up this "mess".
