Rockets forward new player: One of the reasons I joined Houston is that it is closer to my home

Dorian Finney-Smith, a new forward player who joined the Houston Rockets this summer, recently accepted an interview with reporters, in which he also talked about his decision to sign the Rockets.

Speaking of the reasons for signing the Rockets, Finney Smith said: The most important thing is that it is closer to my family and I will be easier in terms of city conversions. I plan to come to see their specific situation when my children return to school this month. Next, it is time to prepare for the new season, and I will also be able to meet all challenges. We will have a mini camp in September, and players who do not have international match missions will participate in this mini camp. I may be heading to Houston in two weeks after this camp, because I have to work hard to find a place for myself in Houston, which is also very important for my life next season.

Middle last season, Finney Smith's old club, the Los Angeles Lakers, made a deal with Brooklyn. The Lakers sent D 'Angelo Russell, the backcourt player who performed poorly at the time, to the Nets and received Finney Smith from the Nets. After joining the Lakers, Finney Smith made a total of 43 appearances in the NBA regular season, averaging 28.8 minutes, averaging 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.3 blocks. He also had 0.9 turnovers and 1.9 fouls. His shooting percentage was 44.2%, three-point shooting percentage was 39.8%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 71.4%. During the playoffs, Finney Smith made a total of 5 appearances, averaging 33.9 minutes per game, averaging 6.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.4 blocks. He also had one turnover and 3.4 fouls. His shooting percentage was 41.4% and his three-point shooting percentage was 36.8%.

Smith, the undrafted NBA Draft in 2016, has played for the Dallas Mavericks since his rookie season, and he has already made a home in Dallas. He did not leave Dallas until February 2023 when he was sent to the Nets by the Mavericks, and his family still lived in Dallas. For Smith, joining the Rockets means he can return to the familiar Texas state, and it will be easier for him to go home and reunite with his family. Before, whether it was at the Nets or the Lakers, it was not easy to reunite with your family. Smith received a four-year contract from the Rockets this summer, with a total of $52.71 million. Considering that the Rockets have a large number of young players, his playing time next season should be reduced compared to when he was with the Lakers. With more money, less trouble, and closer to home, can Smith's performance further improve?