Dillon is finally back after nine consecutive games!Udoka responds to the first game against the Green Army: I'm not sentimental

On January 14, Beijing time, according to Rockets reporter Kelly Iko, sources revealed that forward Dillon Brooks will return for today's game against the Celtics. Since December 27, Beijing time, Dillon has been sidelined with a right oblique muscle injury, missing nine games in a row. In the nine games that Dillon has been sidelined, the Rockets have gone 4-5.

When it comes to the comeback of Dillon, Rockets coach Udoka is full of praise. "Dillon is a real focused defender, and from a wing perspective, he's one of the best defenders in the league right now. He can defend from the number one to the number four and has the ability to defend anyone. There are players on the team who can defend some positions well, but Dillon can play all positions. He's the best in terms of size, physicality, chasing ability, and confrontation, which is why he's one of the best wing defenders in the league. ”

Udoka said Dillon's strength is that he can do everything, meet all the requirements, and not be in a hurry or unable to keep up. Dillon's advantage also frees up other teammates to defend some players who are easy to defend. So far this season, Dillon has averaged 13.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, shooting 47.6% from the field and 40.8% from three-point range, both of which are career highs.

For Udoka, it was also the first time he faced his old club since leaving the Green Army due to the scandal. "It's nothing special. For me, a person sometimes goes back to the place where he once had success, but in general, I'm not a sentimental person, and I don't get caught up in it. In the 2021-22 season, Udoka served as the head coach of the Green Army and led the team to the Finals, but finally lost to the Warriors 2-4 and missed the championship.