Rockets 3 defender is uncertain to stay or stay, Shepard takes the opportunity to take the lead? Expert analysis: He can replace Van Jordan

The Rockets have already entered the offseason, and some players have begun training, such as the hard-working Jabbarri Smith Jr. and Alperen Shinkin. Jaylen Green, a defender who performed very poorly in the playoffs, is now on vacation. This year's offseason, many Rockets players will make choices.

Some players have expired and become free agents. It is unknown whether they are willing to continue signing contracts with the Rockets; some players face team options, and the Rockets will decide whether they will stay or not, such as Rockets veterans Van Vreet and Aaron Holiday. The Rockets have not yet made it clear whether Van Vritte or Aaron Holiday will be left behind. In addition, Rockets shooting guard Jaylen Green is also deeply involved in trading rumors.

Although Jaylen Green became the Rockets' scoring champion with an average of 21 points per game, his performance of 38 points in the second game in the playoffs is still quite convincing. It is obvious that Jaylen Green did not meet everyone's expectations for him in the rest of the playoffs. Many simulation trading and experts believe that the Rockets should send Jaylen Green away as soon as possible. After all, they have not been trained in four years, and don’t expect him to improve in the fifth NBA season. It’s better to trade Jaylen Green away as soon as possible in exchange for a star-level player. Strengthening the backcourt may be the most ideal solution.

NBA expert Gillian Wright also believes that the three Rockets defenders are uncertain to stay and stay this summer, namely Jaylen Green, Holiday and Van Vreet mentioned just now. Some of these three players are facing trade, while others face team options and may not be able to stay in the team normally.

But even if the Rockets let go of one or two of the three defenders, there is no problem, because the Rockets' reserve lineup is still very strong, such as Shepard, the No. 3 pick this season, has been waiting for the opportunity to find opportunities to get on the post. Shepard has only played 52 games this season, averaging only 4 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, and his performance is not very good. It’s not that Shepard is not capable, but that the Rockets are in a mode of striving for victory and there are not many opportunities for Shepard.

The Rockets have no way to vigorously train Shepard, the shooter at this stage, so Shepard is basically neglected after the All-Stars and has few opportunities to play, let alone be able to enter the rotation lineup.

But NBA expert Gillian Wright analyzed that Shepard has a full chance to get on the post next season, or even replace Van Vreet. Because Van Vreet, Jaylen Green and Holiday are uncertain about staying and staying, if anyone is traded or leaves the team, then Shepard can occupy a rotation position in the backcourt at least next season, and his chance to play a more important role next season has emerged.

Because of one year of game experience, Shepard expects to get a rotation opportunity at the defender position next season, and Rockets coach Uduka and management have repeatedly emphasized that they will give young players such as Shepard and Whitmore more playing time next season. Shepard can not only become the offensive engine of the Rockets, but also organizes offense and passes, and even maintains his position and role on the defensive end, playing the role of Van Jordan.

Tanhua Show Shepard is talented. He can provide a lot of help to the team when the Rockets compete for the championship. Now is the time for him to fight for these opportunities.