3 defenders become 8 defenders? The Rockets bid farewell to the "guards desertion"! Uduka can dispatch 4 swingers at will

Now the league is no longer the world for defenders, and the rise of the center position has directly brought the league into an era of internal and external balance. It is an indisputable fact that outside players are very important, but inside players are gradually getting on the front. Just like the defending champion Thunder, last season, they have two All-Stars, Alexander and Jaylen Williams on the outside, and the top power forward Chet Homgren, and star centers like Rockets' former player Haltenstein. It can be said that the combination of inside and outside is the mainstream style of play now. The team that used to score only on three-point shooting from the outside many years ago was destined to not go too far now.

The Rockets are now building a strong forward and inside combination. This summer, Durant, Finney Smith, Capela was introduced, and Adams renewed his contract with Smith Jr., and these actions have made the Rockets' frontcourt and insider quite luxurious. But the problem is that the Rockets' back line is actually lacking in manpower, especially after sacking Nate Williams and leaving Jaylen Green, the Rockets seem to have caused a defender shortage. Because of the full play, the pure defenders are currently only three defenders, Van Vreet, Aaron Holiday and the young Shepard.

But in fact, through a series of signings and operations by the Rockets this summer, the Rockets seem to have bid farewell to the defender's drought. Because Manager Stone has signed several swingers and double-athlete defenders in recent times. Among them, the Rockets signed swingman Kevin Harris with a two-way contract and signed last season's Development League Most Valuable Player JD Davidson with another two-way contract. Okogie, who signed with the Rockets with a basic salary, is also a famous swinger and often plays as a shooting guard.

Rockets' Amen Thompson and Tate both have the ability to serve as defenders. So, in addition to Van Vreet, Holiday and Shepard, the Rockets can serve as defenders, including Okogie, Davidson, Harris, Tate and Amen Thompson. In this case, the three defenders suddenly became eight defenders, and the Rockets instantly bid farewell to the guards. Coach Uduka even had a headache about which guard can get a chance to play next season.

Uduka can dispatch four swingers Tate, Amen, Harris and Okogi at will. These players can serve as forwards and defenders. With so many swingmen with all-round skills, the Rockets don't have to introduce new defenders at all. After all, Amen Thompson and Tate are the most comprehensive players in the league. They can serve as forwards and defenders. When needed, they can also play guest centers in a small lineup.

The Rockets have changed from three guards to eight guards. They have officially bid farewell to the guard drought. Even if the Rockets no longer introduce new guards next season, these guards will be completely sufficient. Especially these four swingers can be dispatched by Uduka. When they need to be the striker, they can be the striker; when the back line lacks manpower, they can be the 2nd position.

In addition to these role players, don't forget that the Rockets also signed JD Davidson, a dual-athlete defender, with a two-way contract. He can not only score but also create more scoring opportunities for his teammates. So, now that the Rockets are strong, the back line is no longer their shortcomings.