185 million in 5 years + 122 million in 5 years! The Rockets two contracts are sure to make a profit? Famous reporter: Stone is too smart

It took almost five years for the Houston Rockets to become a championship-level team since they were rebuilding. After Harden and Westbrook both left the team, the Rockets instantly started the reconstruction mode. You know, they were also strong contenders for the championship a year ago. Later, the Rockets took the initiative to play badly for three years under the leadership of Silas, and later invited Uduka and signed veterans such as Van Vreet and Dillon Brooks. Under Uduka's leadership, the Rockets ranked 11th in the West in the first year, and the second year was last season and entered the playoffs. Now that the Rockets have exchanged for Durant, they have quickly become champions in the championship level. They have completed reconstruction in 5 years and become top-notch teams. They still have a chance to win the championship trophy next season. It can be said that the Rockets' reconstruction speed is at the top level in league history.

The Rockets have now become a top team. In the future, even if Durant cannot lead the team to win the championship, they can free up a lot of salary space in two years, and let young players such as Shin Kyung, Amen Thompson, and Smith Jr. become the core players. If a superstar can be introduced, the Rockets' overall competitiveness will not be bad. All of this is created by Rockets general manager Raphael Stone. The Rockets' helmsman is really smart.

And several ESPN experts, such as Venhorst, also talked about Stone's smart operations in a program. They believe that the Rockets renewed Jabbarry Smith Jr. this summer with a 5-year, 122 million yuan bargain contract, and last summer with a 5-year, 185 million yuan contract. Both contracts were very worthwhile. Shin Kyung is already an All-Star in the Western Conference, and his non-maximum salary now looks very cost-effective; while Smith Jr.'s average annual salary is only more than $24 million, which is also a very exquisite operation for the Rockets. Using two non-maximum salary contracts, the team's two absolute starters Smith Jr. and Shin Kyung are left. It can be said that Manager Stone has shown extraordinary abilities in renewing the contract.

And this summer, I believe everyone remembers that the Rockets left Van Vreet with a two-year, 50 million cheap contract, Adams for three years, 39 million, and three basic salary contracts left behind Tate, Aaron Holiday and veteran Jeff Green. Although manager Stone has some problems with his draft vision, he is definitely a top manager in the NBA when it comes to renewing the contract and big deals. ESPN experts said Stone did a great job, and the Rockets as a whole also understand the league's new economic environment.

The Rockets did these operations very well. Although Jaylen Green's contract is a bit large, they got rid of this premium contract through Durant's trade, so the Rockets are now capable and have more lineup depth. They have not triggered the second luxury tax line yet, so these smart operations of the Rockets should be very successful. And this is what Manager Stone created. If the Rockets are expected to win the championship next season, then Manager Stone will become one of the best general managers in the history of the Rockets.