28.5 million in 4 years, will the Rockets still raise his salary? Congratulations to Uduka, the Knicks for sending a gift

As the current head coach of the Rockets, Uduka's level is much better than former Rockets coach Silas. Silas asked the players to play casually on the offensive end, whoever had a better feel and who would shoot more. Moreover, players' singles were always the main offensive tactics of the Rockets at that time, and Silas did not design too many offensive tactical routines for the Rockets. On the defensive end, the Rockets are one of the most difficult teams in the league. Although they can sometimes score high scores in the game, they are often beaten by their opponents on the defensive end. The problem was not solved until Uduka replaced Silas. In addition, the Rockets introduced several defensive masters, such as Van Vreet, Dillon Brooks and Adams. After that, the Rockets' defense evolved to the top level in the Western Conference and even the league. This season, the Rockets have been relying on defense and team basketball, and eventually became the second in the West, making great contributions in defense.

In fact, in Uduka's eyes, defense has always been far better than offense. He believes that only a team with good defense can win the championship. But I don’t know if Uduka’s philosophy is outdated. Teams that defend well this season must have first-class offense in order to go further in the playoffs. The Rockets' defense is indeed the top in the league, but the offensive end ranks in the middle and lower reaches of the league. Being able to defend or not is also an important reason why the Rockets stopped in the first round of the playoffs.

Although Uduka has various shortcomings, his team's record has improved rapidly: in the first year of taking over the Rockets, the team won 41 wins and 41 losses and a 50% winning rate, and won the second place in the Western Conference in the second season (this season). Although the Rockets performed in average in the playoffs, Uduka's strength and coaching ability are seen by many teams. In the selection of the best coaches this season, Uduka ranked third, which is a very impressive result. Although the New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals, they eventually lost to the Pacers, and coach Thibodeau was dismissed. Now there is news that the Knicks are eyeing many famous coaches, such as Rockets coach Uduka, Timberwolves coach Finch, and Mavericks' Kidd. Although these three coaches are in office and the Knicks seem to want to poach them, the Rockets certainly do not agree, after all, Uduka's contract is still two years away.

Previously, Uduka and the Rockets signed a four-year, $28.5 million contract. Now this contract is only half over. Uduka will play for the Rockets for two years, so if the Rockets do not give up on him, the Knicks will not be able to poach Uduka.

According to the Rockets' team reporter, although the contract of Uduka is fixed, due to the explosive increase in coach salaries in recent years, Uduka is expected to also increase its salary significantly. The Knicks' interest in Uduka made the Rockets unwilling to let go easily. It is a more reasonable choice to keep Uduka with a salary increase and to dispel his idea of ​​coaching other teams.

Therefore, Uduka is about to receive a salary increase, and he should thank the Knicks for the assists and this gift. If the New York Knicks had not been strongly pursuing him, the Rockets may not be willing to raise Uduka's salary increase, which is the treatment of an excellent coach.