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The Houston Rockets are entering the next phase of their rebuild with head coach Ime Udoka at the helm.
Houston has two first-round picks in this year's draft — the No. 4 and the No. 20.
Rockets draft Amen Thompson fourth overall
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The Houston Rockets selected Amen Thompson with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. Thompson is one of the best athletes in this year's class along with his twin brother Ausar, who's expected to be a lottery pick, too.
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Amen stands at 6' 7" and plays point guard. He could be an upgrade for the Rockets, who have had Kevin Porter Jr. manning the position in the last two years. He's an elite playmaker for his age while also having the upside to become one of the top defensive players in the league.
However, the 20-year-old guard will have to improve his lone weakness — shooting. He needs to work on his shot, but being a pass-first player makes him a great fit with the Houston Rockets.
Cam Whitmore drops to No. 20, gets nabbed by Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets might have selected the steal of the 2023 NBA draft. The Rockets picked Cam Whitmore of Villanova with the 20th overall selection. Whitmore dropped from being a high lottery pick due to several red flags.
There were concerns about his decision-making and natural feel for the game. He might have an NBA-ready body, but his shot selection is questionable, according to some scouts.
One scout told The Athletic's Seth Davis that Whitmore will have to keep things simple if he wants to find success in the league.
"He's a freakish athlete who can really go to the rim and finish strong," the scout said. "I question his feel for the game. He plays with blinders on sometimes. I think the NBA game will be better for him.
"There are questions with his decision making. Things have to be simple for him, but he's a forceful dude. The shot is not broken, but he's not a knockdown shooter right now."
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