The only league? The Rockets can form a large 5-defense lineup! In addition to the lack of defense, there are still 3 scoring methods

Although the Houston Rockets lack manpower in the backcourt now, especially the star-level defender, it is obvious that the Rockets' inside and forward line are crowded now, and Uduka can even line up multiple lineups to deal with different games. The Rockets have introduced a lot of inside and forward players this summer, including superstar Durant, the league's top 3D wing Dorian Finney Smith, and Okogie, who signed with a basic salary. The Rockets not only kept Adams, but also ushered in a strong aid Capela by signing first and then changing. Therefore, the Rockets are really deep enough in the frontcourt, and there are star players like Shin Kyung in the interior. Capela and Adams are also first-class defensive centers in the league.

But the problem with the Rockets is that their guard is indeed a huge shortcoming. Some experts believe that the Rockets lack a backcourt controller now. Although Van Vreet is excellent, it is far from enough to rely on him alone; Holiday is more often focused on three-pointers and defense, and Shepard can't play well in the summer league, let alone the regular season. However, the Rockets can actually try a new lineup from another idea, such as they can form a large lineup and a five-defense lineup.

The Rockets are now crowded with big men, and there are quite a lot of defensive players. If necessary, the Rockets can also let five big players play in addition to the traditional lineup to form a brand new defensive lineup: the point guard is the tall Amen Thompson, who held this position when he debuted; the shooting guard is Tari Ethan, who was often placed in the shooting guard position in the Rockets' double tower game last season.

small forward is the Rockets' new player Finney Smith, who can shoot three-pointers and defend. At the age of 32, he is very capable; and the inside Rockets can line up the combination of Capela and Adams. These two players are both top defensive insiders in the league, proficient in protecting baskets, rebounds, and blocking. The two combined will make the Rockets' insiders airtight. Even if the opponent sends out double towers, judging from a double tower lineup like the Rockets, it is obvious that the Rockets' double towers will be better on the defensive end.

Then someone asked, the Rockets line up a defensive five-position tall lineup, so do they still need their offense? In fact, the Rockets' lineup's offense is not weak either. Amen Thompson is able to break through the basket and is one of the players with excellent athletic ability in the league. He is said to be able to play 5 positions per person. He has been practicing three-pointers and mid-range shots this summer, and breaking through and scoring at the basket has always been Amen Thompson’s best scoring method.

In addition to breaking through and entering the inside, the Rockets' lineup also has good three-point shooting ability. For example, Rockets forward Finney Smith's three-point shooting percentage last season was more than 40%, and Ethan's three-point shooting percentage was also close to 35%. Both players can score with three-point shooting. Although the three-point firepower of this lineup is not strong, with a stable shooter like Finney Smith, the Rockets will not worry about not making three-pointers.

In addition, the Rockets also have "Pie King" Capela. Adams is not weak in receiving the ball and attacking the basket in the interior. Although the two players lack shooting ability and autonomous offensive ability, after receiving the ball, they have many ways to put the ball into the basket. Therefore, the Rockets' big five-defense lineup has scoring methods in defense, three-point shooting, inside scoring, and eating cakes at the basket.

The Rockets' large defensive lineup is probably unique in the league, but this lineup is not used in real games now. I wonder if coach Uduka will have such a large lineup that is both specific and defensive when facing a team that is stronger than his offense next season.