When he first joined the Rockets in 2018/19, Danuel House was a young player being shown the ropes by veterans like James Harden and Chris Paul. Three years later, the 28-year-old has become one of the veterans on a young Houston squad and has embraced the responsibility that comes along with that, as Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle writes.
“As one of the older guys, it’s helping guys, especially guys in my position, knowing who we guard and what we’re doing,” House said. “The same thing I was taught is what I’m giving back. It’s a cycle. What the guys that were here in a Rockets uniform taught me before they went to their next destination. I’m trying to give it to the guys that are still here with me.”
House has missed the Rockets’ last six games due to a sprained right foot, but is poised to return to action on Wednesday vs. Detroit.
Here’s more on the Rockets:
- Although he was a first-round pick in July, Josh Christopher hasn’t seem much action yet and has been overshadowed by Houston’s more high-profile rookies. However, the Rockets have loved the team-first attitude he has brought to the club, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic. “The way he talks, the way he works: during practice, after practice, before games, after games. The spirit that he offers up to the group. All those things are what culture personified looks like,” assistant coach Will Weaver said. “And when you can have someone doing that who’s not getting minutes, that to me speaks even louder than guys who are in the rotation providing those kinds of behaviors.”
- Tim MacMahon of ESPN takes a look at the impact that veteran assistant coach John Lucas is having on the Rockets’ youngsters, including No. 2 overall pick Jalen Green and third-year guard Kevin Porter Jr. By his own admission, Lucas takes more of a tough-love approach to teaching than head coach Stephen Silas, who is relatively laid back. Discussing his work with Green, Lucas said, “My love for him is not praising his ass, but to keep a foot in it.”
- Given that the Rockets project to be picking pretty high in the 2022 draft, Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle decided to take an early look at some of the top college prospects that fans in Houston should be monitoring this season.
Praying so much for this team that it hurts.
Cut back then. Who are you praying to, James Bowie? Lyndon Johnson?— he already delivered a mission control to Texas.
Best thing that can happen is Duke PF Banchero. It’s why I would move Wood this yr. Banchero is going top 3. Could be top pick. Also like international big Yannick Nzosa. This Kid has got a big future. Still very young and growing. Started playing late. Like his potential a lot. He’d be great for a young rebuilding team. Probably take 3 yrs. But it will be worth it. He’s going top 10.
Danuel House will be a free agent after the season, but he should be easy enough to re-sign if the team chooses to bring him back on a team-friendly deal.
Josh Christopher will eventually join the rotation, maybe he’ll get some experience in the G-League at some point if they want to give him some minutes there.
Rockets will get a top 5 pick and I hope they get the number 1 pick. They really need to lay off the guards and get a PF/C in this draft. Rockets have way too many guards and it bothers me that they always draft and sign more of them. I still wished Mobley would have talked and worked out for the Rockets. I think he would have done well in Houston. Anyways, I hope Silas and company draft a tall big man this year. Someone to work and protect the paint. Rockets desperately need a shot blocker and rebounding abilities. Nothing against Wood or Thesis, but a bigger guy around the rim would be nice. Someone like Zion Williamson
“Mobley would have talked… for the Rockets”? Your Thesis needs work!
…You knew what he meant, but still funny lol