This might be the best Rockets video I’ve ever seen. Every time I wanted to say “yea, but” he brought up that counter point.
Just saw that, I really think its the effort thing, we come in not trying to coast, that rebounding against the Knicks gets mitigated a lot.
Effort levels vs. non-elite teams is real. The positive is that Rockets will face only the elite teams in playoffs. However, Rockets only have ONE true rim protector in 6'7 Robert Covington (7'2 wingspan). 6'5 PJ Tucker is not just shorter in height and wingspan, he is also vertically challenged and will never be an above the rim player. Green has the length and athleticism but is old and inconsistent effortwise. Rockets MUST add more defensive minded and defensively versatile players with length, athleticism and energy that will not be liabilities on offense (5 Out). Morey should sign 6'9 Jonah Bolden (7'3 wingspan), 6'6 Justin Anderson (7'0 wingspan 43" vert 230 lbs so also thicc like PJ, Harden & EGo) and MDA needs to find minutes for DMC and 6'9 Bruno (7'7 wingspan) vs. certain opponents. Both Demarre and Bruno could be energy players vs. weaker teams. This could be their role while allowing them to build chemistry and trust with coaches and starters. This also allows MDA to push House, Rivers, McLemore and Green when their production and/or effort levels are lacking.
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2020/3...t-covington-p-j-tucker-defense-rim-protection PJ and Tucker are 2 players but together they add up to our best rebounding rim protecting center. Rockets need another linebacker like PJ (Justin Anderson) and another long disruptor like RoCo (Jonah Bolden) IMO.
