Whitmore: I felt like I should play every game when I was with the Rockets, but my defense was not up to standard

October 1 News Today, Wizards guard Whitmore participated in the team's media day event.

Whitmore said: "I want to leave my mark in this league, prove that I can stay in this league for a long time, and I am a player who is both offensive and defensive. Not only am I good at offense, but I am equally good at defense."

Whitmore should not lack motivation. When asked about his experience with the Rockets, he said he "feels there should be a chance to play in every game." But he also admitted that Houston is in the current mode of winning, and Uduka made the decision he thought was the best for the team when he arranged the rotation. Even Whitmore admitted that he could have been a better defensive player when he was with the Rockets.

Whitmore also said: "My time in Houston is very subtle. On the court, I have times of performing well and times when I am not satisfied. I feel that I still have a lot of room for improvement in defense. My defensive level has not reached the standard I should have and I have not played my true strength. As for offense, I think my playing style still needs to be improved. I think defense is more about hard work than skill. As long as I give my all on the defensive end, everything will be better."