It s decided! The Rockets 30-year-old center switches to the Grizzlies, and the jersey number is out! The basic salary signing is too worthwhile

Since last season, the Rockets' center position has always been one of the strongest positions in the league, and no team can compare with the Rockets' inside line. The Rockets had four centers last season. In addition to the All-Star center and 23-year-old Alperen Shinkyung, the Rockets' 31-year-old veteran Adams is also a very important player. In the regular season and playoffs, the double tower lineup composed of Shin Kyung and Adams made great contributions to the Rockets. Because of the double towers, the Rockets won many games, which also made the Warriors very uncomfortable in the playoffs. Although third center Landail is the title of "butter hand", he is tall and good at protecting the basket and shooting. Last season, Jock Landail's three-point shooting percentage was as high as 42%, even 7 percentage points higher than Smith's 35% three-point shooting percentage. Although there are not many shots, Langdale's three-pointers are very accurate. There is also the Rockets' fourth center Dante, who only signs a two-way contract, but his personal performance is actually good.

However, this offseason, the Rockets' inside line ushered in a huge change: the Rockets left Adams and gave him a three-year contract of 39 million; they gave up Dante and Jock Landal because the Rockets had new center Capela. As the "Pie King" back then, Capela will make the Rockets' double tower lineup more flexible next season. He can also serve as a double tower or a single center, and he has become one of the best substitutes in the Rockets' inside.

However, the Rockets directly cut off 30-year-old center Jock Langdale, the center from Australia. As the Rockets' third center last season, he averaged 4.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.2 blocks per game.

Although the data looks quite average, as the third center, Langdale is indeed the third choice for Uduka besides Shinkyung and Adams. When Adams was unable to play a year ago, Langdale, as the Rockets' second center, did make great contributions to the Rockets. However, the existence of Adams and Capela's double towers in the new season has left Langdale without a position, so he can only be cut. Fortunately, the Grizzlies chose to accept the Rockets center. According to reports, the Grizzlies and Landale signed a new contract, which is a year-round salary.

You should know that Langdale's last contract with the Rockets was 16 million in two years, and the average annual salary was 8 million. Now the salary cut is serious, but no matter what, Langdale can still stay in the NBA, which is enough. Langdale can fight for a new big contract through his performance next season. After all, the Grizzlies are in urgent need of centers now, and inside players such as Zach Eddy and Jaren Jackson Jr. have been injured. Therefore, after the Grizzlies' new season begins, substitute centers such as Langdale and Aldama are expected to play a more important role.

In fact, as the temporary main center, Langdale has also played many games for the Rockets, and his performance is reasonable. More importantly, his 42% three-point shooting percentage can open up space for the Grizzlies' inside line. The Grizzlies signed this center who can defend and shoot three-pointers with only one basic salary, which is indeed quite worthwhile. And today's latest news shows that Langdale's jersey number for the Grizzlies has been released. He chose the No. 31 jersey. Last season with the Rockets, Langdale wore the No. 2 jersey.