25 points + 6 three-pointers in 2 games! The transformation of the Rockets fourth point guard? Stone picked up the bargain and was recognized by Uduka

Judging from the current lineup, the Rockets currently have no shortage of point guards. In the two preseason games, the dual point guard combination of Shepard and Amen Thompson has performed well. It should be said that it has exceeded certain expectations, especially Shepard. In the first game, he played nervously, but in the second game, he made 2 of 4 three-pointers and scored 11 points. He also had 3 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 blocks.

Sheppard became more confident as he played, and Amen Thompson also scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block, 2 steals in the second game, and he also made a three-pointer. Amen Thompson scored three-pointers in both games. It can be said that this guard who is not very good at shooting three-pointers has finally become an all-around guard who dares to take shots. Now with Sheppard and Thompson, the Rockets' No. 1 position should not be a problem.

In addition, 29-year-old shooter Aaron Holiday is also a standard point guard, so even if the Rockets lose VanVleet next season, their No. 1 position should not be affected too much. Aaron Holiday made 2 of 12 shots in the first game against the Hawks and performed poorly. However, in the previous game against the Jazz, he made 4 of 8 shots and 3 of 6 three-pointers in 18 minutes. He scored 11 points and 2 rebounds. It can be said that Aaron Holiday also performed well in the No. 1 position.

In that case, will the Rockets' so-called fourth point guard JD Davidson still have a chance to play? The answer is yes. Davison has been reused in the last two games. In the first game, he scored 17 points, made 5 three-pointers, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. In the second game against the Jazz, Davison played 17 minutes. He made 3 of 7 shots in the game and 1 of 4 three-pointers. He contributed 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block. He did not make a single mistake. His plus-minus value of +17 is also the highest for the Rockets.

Therefore, Davidson's performance is not only beautiful in statistics, but also ranks second and first in the Rockets' plus-minus value in the two games. His contribution to winning games may be second only to Shen Jing among the Rockets. But the problem is that the Rockets already have three point guards. If Davison is forced to be forced into the No. 1 position, the Rockets' No. 1 position will appear too crowded, but Uduka naturally has a way.

Uduka once named Davidson before. He said that Davidson has good passing ability and field control ability, and his offensive initiative is also recognized. In other words, Davidson can advance with the ball and pass the ball to sort out the offense. He is also a scoring master. After all, he can score 25 points in two games, plus 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and also made 6 three-pointers. Davidson is indeed a versatile defender.

The Rockets' fourth point guard can completely transform, because Uduka said that Davidson is a dual-purpose defender who can serve as a point guard or a shooting guard. The Rockets are currently very short of players at the No. 2 position. Apart from Sheppard, only basic-salary guard Okogie is left. If Davidson can transform into a shooting guard at this time, then he can completely help the Rockets strengthen their strength at the No. 2 position and increase the depth of the lineup.

Davidson is tall and strong. Whether he is a point guard or a shooting guard, he can do it at his fingertips. Although he is not well-known personally, the 23-year-old does have certain strength. He should have no problem as a substitute shooting guard for the Rockets. Manager Stone successfully picked up a two-way contract, which is indeed a cabbage price.

And Davison's new position, shooting guard, has also been recognized by Uduka. Davison can completely become a versatile defender for the Rockets. Once the No. 1 position needs manpower, then Davidson can be added to it; once the Rockets need an off-ball shooter who does not need to hold the ball, then Davidson can also become Uduka's favorite general.