Rockets: Can the three-point rain in the offseason extinguish the raging fire on the road to rebuilding?
Houston, the city that carries the dream of astronautics, also gives birth to a basketball team full of passion and dreams - Houston Rockets, this summer, the operation of the Rockets can be described as "crazy", they are like hungry travelers, in the free market and the draft frantically searching for the "three-point shot" this spring, trying to extinguish the fire burning on the road to reconstruction
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The "Marksman" has arrived! The Rockets are betting big on the future
Remember the Rockets' disastrous three-point shooting percentage last season? The league's sixth-to-last ranking is like a boulder, weighing heavily on the hearts of every Rockets fan, and the Rockets management has decided to make a big move this offseason, they want to inject fresh blood into the team, and they want to make the "three-point shot" sharp again
- "In the draft, when the Rockets drafted Shepard with the probe pick, I jumped excitedly!" One fan wrote on social media that the young man, known as the "sharpshooter", showed his super scoring ability in college leagues, and he was like a precision-guided shooting machine, sending the ball to the basket again and again
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- "Shepard's arrival reminds me of Curry back then!" Another fan excitedly said, "Is the Rockets going to build the 'Texas Warriors?'" ”
The expectations of the fans are not unfounded, and the Rockets management has shown their determination to make the three-point roar from Houston heard by the entire league this offseason!
Veterans stay in the team with experience and stability
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In addition to a lucrative draft campaign, the Rockets also successfully re-signed veteran Aaron · Holiday to a seasoned veteran who proved himself past season, and his consistent three-point shooting and rich game experience are a valuable asset to the young Rockets
- "Holiday's stay is a good thing for the young players of the Rockets," one basketball commentator analyzed, "and he can pass on his experience to the young players and help them grow faster"
- "That's right, Holiday is like a mentor who can make a young player like Shepard take a lot of detours," another commentator added
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For a team looking to rebuild, the role of veterans cannot be overlooked, not only to stabilize the morale of the team on the pitch, but also to set an example and pass on experience to the younger players off the pitch
Crossing the ocean is only for three points
Another notable move by the Rockets this offseason was the signing of Australia league shooter McVeigh, the 28-year-old who has proven himself to be an excellent shooter in overseas leagues
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- * "McVeigh's arrival further enriches the Rockets' tactical options," one fan wrote on the forum, "and his three-point shooting ability can open up space for the team and create more offensive opportunities"
- "That's right, McVeigh's style of play is perfect for the moment," another fan chimed in, "and I believe he can make a name for himself with the Rockets."
In order to improve the team, the Rockets management can be said to have traveled far and wide to search for talent, and they have only one goal, which is to build a team with top-level offensive firepower
Where does Griffin go with the sudden variables?
Just as fans are looking forward to the Rockets' three-point feast in the new season, a sudden news has poured cold water on everyone, it is reported that Griffin, the Rockets' important addition this summer, is facing a major career decision, and may even say goodbye to the basketball court completely