Because of well-known reasons, this year's NBA offseason is relatively short, and the training camps of each team have already started. For the Rockets, their roster has undergone major changes during the offseason, and everyone naturally has high expectations for these new players. Rockets pick up treasure continuously? The flanking teenager may become Tucker's successor, and the new aid in the backcourt is expected to be a rookie.
Martin, Jr.
This year, the Rockets got the second round pick Kenyon Martin Jr. in the draft this year, and the latter is the son of former All-Star power forward Kenyon Martin. Like his father, Martin has quite the best physical fitness and athletic ability. Statistics show that Martin is 2.01 meters tall. He will be a swingman in the NBA. Considering the Rockets' overall lineup, Martin Jr. should appear more at the small forward position. The 19-year-old Martin is still very young. He can shoot three-pointers on the perimeter and can defend against opponents in multiple positions. Many people regard him as the successor to the team's tough guy PJ Tucker. After all, Tucker’s contract will expire next summer, but so far the Rockets have not reached a renewal agreement with him. And even if Tucker stays with the Rockets, he is old after all, the Rockets should consider finding him a substitute. If Martin Jr. can become this role and become the team’s "New Tucker" in the future, he will be The Rockets provide a great help.
Nuwaba is in the Nets
. Nuwaba has played for four teams in the first four years of his career, but he has good physical conditions and strong defensive ability. . The only regret is that shortly after the start of last season, Nuwaba suffered a serious injury to the Achilles tendon in the Nets vs. Spurs game, which caused him to miss all the games in the second half of last season.
Nuwaba
However, the Rockets still signed with Nuwaba after the rematch last season. Although he was still in the recovery stage, he now seems to have recovered. In an interview with the media, Nuwaba was full of confidence. He said that in the new season he will work hard to defend the opponent's best players and look forward to helping the team on both ends of the offense and defense. During his recovery, Nuwaba contacted players such as Hood and Rudy Gay, who also suffered serious Achilles tendon injuries. The suggestions of these players have brought him a lot of help. In the offseason, the Rockets let the backup guard Rivers leave the team. In fact, they believe that Nuwaba can make up for the loss of his departure and play the role of the team's backup point guard.
