Believe it or not! The Rockets best reinforcement for offseason may be the No. 10 pick in the first round!

Rockets No. 10 pick: The light of hope in the wings and the backcourt

In the NBA offseason, the No. 10 pick in the first round of the Houston Rockets attracted much attention. It is very likely to become a key opportunity for the team to strengthen the wings and the backcourt, inject fresh blood into the team and enhance overall strength.

The Rockets performed well last season, but failed in the first round of the playoffs, exposing the problems of insufficient firepower on the outside and lack of substitutes. Among them, the projection shortcomings in the wing position are obvious, and the three-point shooting percentage is only 22nd in the league, which seriously restricts the team's offensive space; in the backcourt, VanVleet's contract with Holiday is about to expire, and Reed Shepard's growth has not met expectations, and fresh forces are urgently needed to join.

From the flank, Carter Bryant is an excellent choice. The player from the University of Arizona is 2.03 meters tall and has an arm span of 2.18 meters. He has a clear advantage on the defensive end. He has a flexible footstep when switching to the outside line and is tough when protecting the frame. His defensive efficiency ranks among the top three in the country, and his opponent's shooting percentage is only 38.7%. On the offensive end, his three-point shooting percentage reached 37%. Although his ball-holding ability is immature, his ball-free running and fixed-point shooting ability are excellent. He is a typical "space 3D" player. His joining can immediately enhance the Rockets' flank defense intensity, open up offensive space, and perfectly adapt to the team's strategy of "winning in the present".

Looking at the outside, Kang Knuper, who is known as "Little Clay", should not be underestimated. He is 2.06 meters tall, with a three-point shooting percentage of 40.7% during college, and is good at running without the ball to catch and shoot. In the Rockets' offensive system, Shin Jing's support and Green's breakthrough require someone to open up space. Knuper can just meet this demand, improve the team's offensive space pulling ability, and enrich tactical choices. Although he has weak ball-holding ability and average defense movement speed, if the coaching staff can develop his ball-holding offense, he is expected to become an important pawn for the team's offense and defense transformation.

And in terms of potential defenders, Casparas Jacucionis deserves attention. He averaged 15 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game in the European League, had a broad vision of passing and excellent shooting ability with the ball. Although the three-point shooting rate fluctuates greatly and makes many mistakes, he can grow with the help of veterans in the Rockets' existing lineup. In the long run, his breakthrough abilities with Jaylen Green are expected to complement perfectly and become the team's future backcourt core.

The Rockets' No. 10 pick in the first round is full of endless possibilities. Whether it is Carter Bryant, Con Knuper, or Casparas Jacucionis, they may wear the Rockets' jersey through the draft to help the team solve the shortcomings of the wings and the backcourt. As the June 25 draft approaches, Rockets fans are looking forward to the surprise of this No. 10 pick and help the Rockets move to a higher level in the new season.