Next season, the Rockets can leave three veterans and use rookie shooters! Three-point shooting may be greatly upgraded

The most valuable players in recent years have been basically monopolized by inside players, especially those in the center position. This year's MVP Alexander is an alternative. You should know that the most valuable players in the regular season in recent years have basically been won by Antetokounmpo, Embiid and Jokic. Therefore, the role played by inside players in the game is becoming more and more important.

This is different from years ago. Back then, the Rockets and Warriors played offensive basketball and three-point basketball. They used a large number of three-point shots to win, and repeatedly set records of three-point shots and hits in a season. At that time, these two teams were indeed the top teams in the league. Even in the Western Conference Finals that year, the seven games between the Rockets and the Warriors were no less exciting than the NBA Finals, and it could be called the intensity of a game that was like a Mars colliding with the Earth.

Now, although inside players rise, center players and power forwards dominate the game, three-point shooting is still very important. Some teams that don’t shoot three-pointers or teams with low three-point shooting percentages are difficult to go further in the playoffs, just like the Houston Rockets. On the defensive end, they are at the top level in the league, and on the offensive end, the Rockets' best scorer is Jaylen Green, who averages 21 points per game, and All-Star inside Alperen Shinkyung averages only 19 points per game in the regular season.

This is the Rockets. Their defense is indeed excellent, but the offense is indeed very bad. This is also the main reason why the Rockets lost to the Warriors this season's playoffs: they are inaccurate free throws, almost no mid-range shots, and a very poor three-point shooting percentage. These three events greatly reduce the Rockets' overall offensive strength. Even if they have super first-class defensive ability and physical confrontation ability, it is difficult to win if they don't score goals.

Therefore, if the Rockets can add some firepower points, shooting points, and offensive points on this basis, they will have the chance to rush through the first round next season and even head towards the division finals and finals. The Rockets can chase superstars this summer, and on the other hand, they can make some minor repairs and reinforcing, which is also a good choice. According to Rockets' team reporter Kelly Iko, the Rockets' plan has basically no suspense recently - they will leave behind several veterans, especially Adams, whose contract expires, which is the focus of the Rockets' renewal.

At the same time, the Rockets also need to retain three veteran shooters: main point guard Van Vreut, second point guard Aaron Holiday, and 38-year-old forward Jeff Green. These three players have very good three-point shooting percentages in the playoffs or regular season, and are also the most reliable shooters in the Rockets.

In addition, the Rockets also made a statement that will give 20-year-old new shooter Shepard more opportunities to enable him to play an important role in the new season. Therefore, these players are all shooters with outstanding three-point shooting ability and shooting ability. Although the Rockets may not be able to trade superstars, as long as these shooters are left and Shepard is used, the Rockets' shortcomings - three-point shooting - may usher in a significant upgrade next season. The Rockets are aware of their shortcomings. On the one hand, they can trade scorers, and on the other hand, they can sign free agents, but what they need to do first is to develop the team's potential and improve their three-point shooting ability.