Average of 15+7 in the playoffs! Experts predict that in addition to Durant + Shin Kyung, the rising stars are the third choice for offense

Jail Green of the Rockets' playoffs last season was not good. If Jaylen Green hadn't dragged him down, the Rockets might have passed the Warriors' level and entered the next round. So this summer, the Rockets learned from their mistakes and traded Jaylen Green directly. Of course, the Rockets did not want to give up Ethan, Smith Jr. or Shepard, so the Rockets had to send their main small forward Dillon Brooks to the Suns together. But this summer, the Rockets got Finney Smith and also filled the 3rd vacancy when Dillon left.

Obviously, Durant is the Rockets' first offensive core next season. After all, as the best scoring forward in the league, he averaged 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block last season, with a three-point shooting percentage of up to 42%, a shooting percentage of up to 50%, and a free throw shooting percentage of over 80%. Even though Durant is 37 years old, his scoring ability is still at the top level in the league. He is undoubtedly the Rockets' first offensive point next season. He is expected to average more than 25 points per game. In the playoffs, I believe Durant will get more mobile phones and ball rights, and averaging 30 points per game should not be a problem.

The Rockets' second offensive point next season is Alperen Shinkyung. Last season, Shinkyung was the Rockets' No. 2 scorer second only to Jaylen Green, averaging 19 points per game. He was the Rockets' first offensive point in the playoffs, averaging 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

So, who will be the third offensive choice for the Rockets next season (25-26 season) besides Durant and Shin Kyung? Obviously veteran Van Van Vreet will play the core of the organization more next season, and scoring is not what he is good at. NBA expert Jed Cates predicts that the Rockets' third offensive choice next season will not be Van Vrett, Smith Jr. or Ethan, but the Rockets' 22-year-old rising star forward Amen Thompson. He believes that Amen is the obvious third choice on the offensive end, and he is also the main defender of the Rockets, and he should be a player who can both attack and defend on the wing. If the Rockets can leap again, then Amen Thompson, who has improved statistics, has a chance to become the Rockets' next All-Star. If he can be selected for the All-Defensive Team again, Amen Thompson will receive more honors next season. At least this expert believes that Amen Thompson has the ability to become the Rockets' third offensive choice. And this summer we also saw some reports showing that the young Amen Thompson did not spend his time on vacation. He spent more time practicing hard on the court, and practiced three-point shooting and mid-range shooting.

Amen Thompson is a player with strong athletic ability and top-notch defensive ability. If the shortcomings of three-point shooting can be solved, then next season, Amen Thompson will be a dominant forward-level striker on both offense and defense of the Rockets next season. In particular, Durant needs an excellent partner. Amen Thompson, who can attack and defend, is naturally the future star of the Rockets.

Amen Thompson started in the seven games in the playoffs last season, averaging 15.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals. He is the most underestimated offensive point for the Rockets. If the outside shooting percentage can be improved in time next season, Amen Thompson will indeed have a chance to become the Rockets' offensive third man.