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The Houston Rockets essentially jumped off the porch in 2024-25, waltzing their way to a 52-30 season -- good for second-best in the Western Conference. The Roc
The NBA season is often unpredictable. The last three NBA finals featured a surprise team, between the Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers. Will there be another shocking finals contender this season?
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Sporting News on MSNFormer Rockets guard considered ‘overrated' by Bleacher Report
In four seasons with the Rockets, Green averaged 20.1 points per game, shooting 42 percent from the field, and 34 percent from three-point range. He has shown the ability to have big scoring games, but his efficiency and shot selection have held him back from reaching his full potential.
Yao was not the only Rockets Hall of Famer to be recognized on BR's list, with Hakeem Olajuwon taking home the prestige of the NBA's greatest 7-footer. As the list maxed out at 7-foot-7 Manute Bol, both Ming and Olajuwon would give the Rockets two out of the seven best 7-foot players.
The Houston Rockets made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they traded for Kevin Durant, but that also brought the superstar's contract under the spotlight since he is signed for just the upcoming campaign.