The broadcaster expects the Rockets to start the lineup: Ethan returns to the starting lineup, Durant is 4th, and Amen becomes the defender

On July 13, in the previous summer league game, the Rockets lost to the Clippers, but the Rockets' core point guard Reed Shepard performed quite well, scoring 28 points in a single game, with 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks. It can be said that Shepard is one of the best players in the summer league, but he also needs to perform in the regular season.

In fact, the Rockets lack manpower in the backcourt next season. After Jaylen Green and Whitmore were sent away, Rockets' Shepard is expected to become the main backup point guard, Van Vreet is expected to remain the main point guard, and Amen Thompson is likely to become the starting shooting guard. However, although Shepard may not be able to start in the team, as a substitute point guard, it is very possible to play for about 20 minutes per game, after all, the Rockets lacked manpower in the backcourt. Shepard has the attributes of a double-athlete defender, so Uduka will give him more opportunities to play to his good passes and good shooting.

In addition, in the summer league match between the Rockets and the Clippers the day before, the broadcaster also gave the Rockets' expected starting lineup next season. In their opinion, among the five expected starting next season, the point guard is still 31-year-old veteran Van Vreett, and the shooting guard is Amen Thompson, just like we said just now. You know, Amen has been the Rockets' power forward last season, and even after Smith Jr. was injured halfway through, Amen Thompson locked the starting position with his own performance. Returning to the defender position is not unfamiliar to Amen, after all, he debuted as a point guard.

and next season, the Rockets' small forward starts will not be Durant or Finney Smith, but Ethan. You know, in the three years since joining the Rockets, Ethan often appears in the No. 4 position, but he has always been a master in the No. 3 position, and he has no discomfort as a small forward. The expected starting position of the power forward is Kevin Durant. He is the starting power forward in both the Nets and the Suns. Among the Warriors that year, Durant is also the No. 4 position in the small lineup, so he should not have adapted to the starting position of the power forward. The starting lineup at the inside center position is still Alperen Shinkyung, which is the most suspenseful position for the Rockets. Although the Rockets have a lot of talents at the No. 3 position, the broadcaster still believes that Ethan is more likely to become the Rockets' starting small forward next season, and Finney Smith and Tate will be his main substitutes.

In fact, the Rockets have many starting lineups to choose from next season, such as letting Durant return to the No. 3 position and put Smith Jr. as the starting power forward position, which is also a common view. Also, if Shepard performs well, it is not impossible to get him to start. In addition, Finney Smith can also be the starter, and Durant can continue to be the power forward. In short, the Rockets are now first-class in lineup, and there are many all-rounders like Durant, Tate, Amen Thompson, and Finney Smith. So for coach Uduka, they can even line up four or five completely different starting lineups next season to deal with various games.