The Rockets three high picks show, one was abandoned, one went ashore, and the other was still in the big exam

The Rockets have been playing badly since 2021 and have collected a group of potential rookies through drafts. Among them, Jaylen Green, Jabbarry Smith Jr. and Shepard, and these three rookies have received corresponding treatments from their respective performances. As the second place, Jaylen Green has the highest ranking and is also the one with the highest expectations of the Rockets. However, after four seasons, the second place has not yet played its core value and has been exchanged for Durant this summer as a bargaining chip.

Jabbarri Smith and Sheppard are both from Tanhua. The former has already arrived ashore with his own efforts. The Rockets have offered a five-year, $122 million contract renewal.

Shepard averaged only 12.6 minutes of playing time last season, and it was understandable that he did not play the expected performance, after all, there was not enough time. This summer, Shepard conducted targeted training, and the Rockets also put pressure on him through the media. It is obvious that if Shepard still does not perform well next season, the probability of being traded in the middle of the season is very high.

To sum up, the Rockets had three high picks, one Jaylen Green was given up, Shepard was still under test, only Jabbarry Smith Jr. came ashore.