3 reasons to be excited about the Houston Rockets for 2022-23 Season

3 reasons to be excited about the Houston Rockets for 2022-23 season

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 07: Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center on October 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 14: Jalen Green, #4 of the Houston Rockets, shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 14, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

1. Jalen Green continues to ascend for the Houston Rockets

Houston should be very fortunate. It has been reported multiple times that Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver was torn between Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green. Ultimately, the Pistons chose to go with Cunningham leaving Green to be taken by the Rockets.

Imagine if Detroit landed both Cunningham and Green, and Houston was left with nothing. While the Pistons were able to snag Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren this year, the Rockets got what they wanted to help pair with Green in Jabari Smith.

Last season, Green averaged 17.3 points per game as a rookie on 42.4 percent field-goal shooting, including over 30 percent from beyond the arc. Green also shot 79.7 percent from the FT line. If Smith lives up to his billing and Green gets a co-star, there could be another exciting duo in H-Town that can garner attention from the NBA.

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