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Rockets take off: Three years of rebuilding, can Houston get back to the top?
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In 2018, the brightly lit Toyota Center Arena witnessed the fierce battle between the Rockets and the invincible Warriors in the Western Conference Finals
No one expected that it would be the closest the Rockets have come to glory in recent years
In the next few years, with the departure of Harden, the Rockets resolutely embarked on the road of rebuilding, this former Western powerhouse, began to experience labor pains and transformation, three years, three drafts, the Rockets are like a sponge, crazy absorbing young talents from all over the world, they are eager to prove that even if there are no dazzling superstars, they can rely on the strength of the team to set off a red storm in the league again
The first year of reconstruction: the accumulation of talents and the exploration of confusion
In the 2021 draft, the Rockets selected a young guard from the Development League, Jalen · Green, a 19-year-old with amazing explosiveness and flashy style of play, and is considered the next super scorer who can take over the game
Along with Green, there is also a talented center from Turkey - Shin Jing, the 2.11-meter-tall giant, who not only has excellent basketball skills, but also has passing vision and organizational skills that do not match his height
The accumulation of talent did not immediately translate into victory, and in the 2021-2022 season, the Rockets only achieved a poor record of 20 wins and 62 losses, ranking at the bottom of the league, and the lack of experience of young players and the team's run-in problems became stumbling blocks to their progress
"We still have a long way to go," then-head coach Silas said in an interview, "but this team has a bright future ahead of us, and I have no doubt about that"
Steady improvement: tactical adjustments and the development of young players
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In the summer of 2022, the Rockets welcomed a new head coach, Stephen · Silas, the assistant coach who once assisted D'Antoni and Lu, bringing a new tactical concept to the Rockets, emphasizing defense and team basketball, hoping to build an iron-blooded division that can both attack and defend
Under Silas's tutelage, the Rockets' defensive efficiency has improved significantly, Jalen · Green showed more aggressiveness on the offensive end, averaging more than 20 points per game, and Shin Kyung's dominance on the interior has gradually emerged, becoming the team's rebounding and blocking king
In the 2022-2023 season, the Rockets' record improved to 22-60, and although they are still at the bottom of the West, the team's progress is obvious to all, and the young players have gradually adapted to the rhythm and intensity of the NBA after a season of baptism
"We've become more mature," Jalen · Green said in an interview, "we've learned how to stick together, how to overcome difficulties, and I'm sure we're going to get better and better."
Sprint to the playoffs: the addition of new signings and the challenges ahead
In the 2023 offseason, Rockets management showed a determination to accelerate the rebuild, bringing in a number of experienced players through trades and signings, including the return of veteran Gordon and the addition of Australia striker McVeigh
The arrival of new signings has not only injected immediate strength into the team, but also provided valuable experience for the young players, and Gordon has played the role of big brother in the dressing room, using his words and deeds to help the young players develop faster
"I want to be able to pass on my experience to these youngsters," Gordon said, "and they have a lot of potential, and I'm confident they can bring the Rockets back to the top."
In the 2023-2024 season, the Rockets' goal is clear: to make the playoffs and break through in the highly competitive Western Conference, they still face a huge challenge
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The team's roster is still lacking in depth, and despite bringing in several new signings, the Rockets' bench still lacks consistent scoring points and defensive stalwarts
The stability of young players is still unknown, and the talent of young players such as Jalen· Green, and Shin Jing is undoubted, but whether they can stay calm and play a stable performance at critical moments will directly determine the fate of the team
The team's chemistry still needs time to grind, and the addition of new signings will inevitably have an impact on the team's tactical system and dressing room culture
Rocket Soaring: The Interweaving of Dream and Reality
After three years of rebuilding, the Rockets have experienced a metamorphosis from the trough to recovery, they are like a rising red superstar, attracting the attention of more and more fans, and the road to success is destined to be full of thorns and bumps
In the summer of 2024, the Rockets will have a huge salary cap and have the opportunity to pursue some top free agents to further improve the team, but more importantly, they will need to continue to develop young players who will help them realize their talents and become the cornerstone of the team
"We're heading in the right direction," said General Manager Stone, "We have young and talented players, we have a great coaching team, we have some of the best fans in the world, and I'm sure if we stay persistent and keep our feet on the ground, the Rockets will be able to get back to the top!" ”
Rockets take off, dreams and reality are intertwined, can Houston, the former space city, witness the take-off of red rockets again? Let's wait and see!
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