Average of 14+8+4! The Rockets third center took the initiative to show goodwill Thompson: He is the second All-Star in the team

The Rockets have many inside players, such as the extremely brave Shuangta Adams and Alperen Shinkin in the playoffs, which are very impressive. Even outstanding inside players like Smith Jr. and Langdale of the Rockets can only serve as substitutes in the team. Not to forget that there are experts like Ethan, Jeff Green, and even defensive insider Enfalli Dante who holds a two-way contract. Therefore, the Rockets' inside line is also the main reason why they won the second place in the Western Conference this season.

The Rockets are extremely powerful inside, and their inside line can be said to be full of talents and players of all types. There are both Alperen Shinkin, who is good at organizing and connecting, and better at low post scoring, and there are also space-type power forwards like Smith, who can shoot and defend. Adams is also one of the strongest and most defensive centers in the league. Don't forget that the Rockets' Jock Landale shot up to 42% from three-pointers this season, and he is even the big man who can shoot three-pointers the Rockets. Players like Ethan and Dante are also all-rounders who are both offensive and defensive.

Now the Rockets are facing the choice of whether to chase superstars or retain their current core lineup. Many experts suggest that the Rockets should break up the team and chase Durant or Antetokounmpo as soon as possible, or chase some second-level stars, such as Morant, Booker, etc. However, the Rockets have made statements many times that they say they want to maintain the integrity and continuity of the lineup, so chasing superstars is probably the Rockets' second choice. Keeping their existing lineup and using this young lineup to continue to strive for a better record in the playoffs is also the preferred option next season.

The Rockets have only one All-Star this season, and he is 23-year-old center Alperon Shinkyung. In the regular season, Shin Kyung averaged 19+10+5 per game and was quite good-looking. Although he was not selected into the best team, Shin Kyung has become the Rockets' first All-Star now, which is a gratifying thing. So, can the Rockets produce a second All-Star player?

Rockets third center Randale also took the initiative to showdown in an interview. He said that in his opinion, the Rockets' second All-Star should be their power forward Amen Thompson. Although the Rockets didn't go too far in the playoffs, Amen Thompson's performance was definitely at the All-Star level. In an interview, Landal said that after Smith Jr. was injured and missed this season, Amen Thompson started the start, and then he began his fast blooming path. This makes people sigh: Everyone knows that Amen is very outstanding, but they didn’t expect that he would be so outstanding.

The Rockets have been saying since the end of last season that they are the future of the Rockets, and this theory has been fulfilled this season's playoffs. In Langdale's opinion, Amen is really great. He will become an All-Star next year. If he doesn't make it to the All-Star, he can only blame himself. So, although Langdale is not the main rotation of the Rockets, as a member of the Rockets, Langdale has a great say in the performance of Rockets players - after all, he is a teammate who plays together all day long, and Langdale knows very well.

Landal is very optimistic about Amen Thompson, who can contribute 14+8+4 per game, and believes that he is the Rockets' second All-Star after Shin Kyung, and Amen Thompson may be able to enter the All-Star next season. This is undoubtedly Langdale's active show of affection for Amen Thompson, the future core.

It seems that Amen Thompson is indeed excellent. Although he did not make it to the All-A-Level Team this season, being selected to the All-Adventure Team was also a huge success for Amen Thompson.