Can play at the 1st to 5th position, average 3+2 per game and get the basic salary. The Rockets are picking up treasures at a bargain price, which is more useful in the regular season.

As the second in the Western Conference last season, the Rockets had a phenomenon worth paying attention to last season, that is, their veteran Van Villet's performance in the regular season and playoffs is completely different. In 60 regular season games, Van Vreet averaged 35.2 minutes per game, contributing only 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals, with a shooting percentage of only 38%, which is completely unworthy of his annual salary of up to 40 million.

However, in the playoffs, Van Vreet's performance improved significantly: in the seven games of the playoffs, his average playing time increased to 40 minutes, and his average data reached 18 points, 4.4 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 1 steal and 0.3 blocks, and his shooting percentage increased to 43%, and his three-point shooting percentage increased to 43.5%. You should know that Van Vreet's three-point shooting percentage during the regular season was only 34.5%, which further shows that he is a playoff-level player - in the playoffs, he can play his strongest strength and help the Rockets win more games; and in the regular season, he may not have fully demonstrated his competitive level.

After all, the Rockets had many young players worthy of reuse last season. Leaving their physical fitness and condition for the playoffs is the most correct choice for him. Durant may also be the case in the new season. In the regular season, he may "pad" appropriately, playing for about 30 minutes per game and scoring more than 20 points; in the playoffs, Durant's average playing time is expected to be close to 40 minutes, and he has a chance to sprint towards 30 points per game. After all, the Rockets introduced Durant, and the core purpose was to let him win the game in the playoffs and lead the team to win.

Some players were born for the playoffs, and some were mainly responsible for helping the team win in the regular season in the Rockets, as was the case with 29-year-old backup forward Jay Sean Tate. Tate did not play in the playoffs last season. He missed his first chance to play in his career due to injury, but his performance in the regular season is still acceptable: in 52 games, he averaged 11.3 minutes per game, contributing 3.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 47% and a three-point shooting percentage of 35%.

You should know that Tate is currently the player who has played for the Rockets for the longest time and has played side by side with Harden that year. Although it will be difficult for Tate to enter the rotation lineup in the playoffs next season, he has a chance to enter the rotation in the regular season - the Rockets will play 82 regular season games next season, and the schedule is very intensive. Although the Rockets have a lot of talents on the front line, there are many veterans like Durant and Finney Smith. Once these players are absent due to injuries or take the initiative to rest, Tate's opportunity will come.

Tate claims to be "one person can play in five positions" and is also a defensive player. He also made significant improvements in outside shooting last season. Moreover, he signed a basic salary renewal contract with the Rockets this summer, which was almost a "bad price". In recent years, many teams have taken a fancy to Tate, but the Rockets have always been reluctant to let go. Now they have successfully renewed their contract with him at a low price. This "all-rounder" will still play for the Rockets next season. Although Tate's personal offensive ability is not outstanding, his victory lies in comprehensiveness, and coach Uduka already prefers such players with comprehensiveness and defensive ability. Although it is difficult to win a chance to play in the playoffs with Tate's technical characteristics and current abilities, his role is obviously greater in the regular season: because he can play in five positions, no matter where there are players missing, Tate can immediately get up and fill the spot, which is his biggest advantage.