The Rockets are going to build a chain of iron chains, sign a defensive player in the draft, and were selected as the best defensive team in the university

This offseason, the Houston Rockets completed a big deal with the Phoenix Suns two days before the trading deadline.

In order to get Durant, the Rockets sent out young player Jaylen Green, defensive player Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the first round in 2025, and 5 second-round draft picks.

In this way, the Rockets will first lose the first round pick this year. Because, in this year's draft, the Rockets only have the first round No. 10 pick. Now give it to the Suns, they will be spectators at this year's draft.

Of course, this is not unacceptable, because in the Rockets' current lineup, there are many young players waiting to be fed, waiting for playing time.

Young people like Whitmore and Shepard also hope to have more playing time after Jaylen Green left. Even if the Rockets have draft picks this year, the new players they selected will not get playing time, so it is not a big problem to lose the 10th pick in the first round.

What is more important is that the Rockets have lost Dillon, a very spiritually-attributed iron-blooded defensive player, which will have a significant impact on their defensive system. The basis for their success last season was their strong collective defensive resources on the front line. Dillon, Ethan, Xiao Jia and Amen jointly created the Rockets' defensive system.

Dillon is a crucial part of this, mainly because Dillon has a ruthless spirit, just like the Warriors' Dream Chasing Green, any strong team needs such a player who is willing to do it.

If Dillon is lost, the Rockets' defensive quality will definitely decline.

However, on June 27th, the second draft day of the draft, the Rockets got another young player with great defensive potential.

According to famous reporter Scotto, the Rockets signed forward Cam Matthews from Mississippi State University with an EX-10 contract, and he will compete for a two-way contract seat.

Cam Matthews is 2.01 meters tall and weighs 106 kg. He has been selected for the NCAA Division I Southeast League's best defensive first team twice. In the past two seasons, he has averaged more than 2 steals per game.

Although Kam Matthews is a undrafted pick and the Rockets are just Taobao in the undrafted pick, this is very straightforward to show the requirements of Rockets head coach Uduka, that is, only tough and defensive players are the players Uduka needs.

No matter whether Matthews can get some playing time in the new season, players like him with strong physical fitness and strong defensive spirit are all players that the Rockets fans and the Rockets coaching staff are very popular with.

It seems that the Rockets still want to create a chain of front defense. After leaving Dillon, then add others to come in. Today, there is also news that the Rockets are listening to other teams' offers for Whitmore, hoping to exchange Whitmore for a defensive rotation player like Dillon.

I believe everyone has understood that Uduka is about defending, defending, and then defending.

Durant came to such a team, which was also a blessing in his later years in his career. In the Rockets, Durant can be said to be moving in with his bag and has ready-made defensive resources to assist him.

Durant just needs to do his offense well and score those balls in at critical moments. As for those dirty and tiring defensive work, Durant doesn't have to worry about it at all. The Rockets have people doing these jobs.

Next, the Rockets will discuss the early contract renewal with Durant. I believe that this time, Durant will definitely not be wrong in choosing the Rockets.

Looking forward to him helping the Rockets, he will win the championship again after many years!