Should Lillard go to the Rockets? 76ers star tips: Joining Durant, don t worry about defense

As the super point guard in the league, Lillard was cut by the Bucks, which is quite surprising. During the two seasons with the Bucks, although Lillard's data looks good, his and Antetokounmpo's record is actually quite poor. The Bucks have been out of the first round of the playoffs for two consecutive years. Lillard and Antetokounmpo are both one of the 75 superstars in the history of the league. It can be said that the performance of the two of them together is completely inferior to the three giants of Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Holiday back then.

The Bucks could win the NBA championship with such a lineup, but now Lillard's performance seems to be completely less good than the two's fame, so the Bucks still cut Lillard, who was seriously injured and reimbursed for the season. According to reports, Lillard may be directly reimbursed next season and will not play in the regular season or playoffs, so Lillard has no place in the Bucks, so the Bucks directly bought out him and Lillard became a free agent.

Although Lillard will find it difficult to play next season, if Lillard is given a year of recovery, I believe that after he recovers, he will still be a super point guard. Lillard has strong offensive ability and is good at playing key balls. Although he is easily targeted on the defensive end, some teams that require offensive players need stars like Lillard very much. Although he has been seriously injured and is older, it makes it difficult for Lillard to return to his level to his peak, but as a role player, Lillard is still very good.

Currently, Lillard is still a free agent and he can join other teams at will. So where is Lillard's next home? There are reports that many teams are interested in Lillard, but this does not seem to include the Houston Rockets, because the Rockets currently have no salary space, and on the other hand, they already have three point guards in the backcourt: Van Vreet, Shepard and Holiday. Lillard probably doesn't have much opportunity or position after coming.

However, Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George also talked about Lillard on his podcast, saying that in his opinion, the team will no longer be a contender for the championship when losing a player like Lillard. And a host asked Lillard where he would go? Paul George believes Lillard should be allowed to play for the Rockets. The host asked if he wanted to play a substitute for Van Vreet? Paul George said that if Lillard is placed on a team with Durant, and the Rockets have good defense, and Lillard has players who can defend and have height and wingspan around him, then it is good news for Lillard. After all, although Lillard is short, his teammates have some very tall players to strengthen their defense. The Rockets are a good choice for Lillard.

Obviously, it is more appropriate for Lillard to go to the Rockets. Although the Rockets already have three point guards, Shepard is too young and unreliable. Although Holiday can shoot three-pointers, he is short and has poor organizational ability. Van Vreett's condition is also fluctuating at the age of 31. If Lillard is willing to join the Rockets, then it is still very promising to become the Rockets' 6th man. If Lillard asks for a low price, then the Rockets can definitely win Lillard to join next season. After all, Paul George believes that Lillard is a player suitable for the Rockets, and Houston does need a powerful point guard.