How strong is the Rockets forward defense in the new season?

Rockets' forward defense in the new season: dual guarantees of talent and data

The defensive configuration of the Rockets' forward in the new season is showing expected strength with its solid physical talent and impressive data.

Durant is a 2.08-meter height with a 2.25-meter super long wingspan, forming a natural defensive barrier. Not only can he use his height and wingspan to interfere with his opponent's shooting, he is also good at completing fatal steals or blocks at critical moments, and his defensive coverage extends from the three-point line to the penalty area, and is an irreplaceable defensive core in the system.

Amen Thompson (2.01 meters, wingspan 2.13 meters) has excellent defensive flexibility. The ability to switch defense at the 1-4 position makes him a versatile player on the defensive end, averaging 1.7 steals per game demonstrates a keen judgment, while the shooting percentage of him interfered with is only 39%, which shows his defensive oppressiveness. The "death-wrapped" style of Ethan (2.03 meters, wingspan 2.18 meters) is extremely aggressive. Behind his per game 1.2 steals per game is his tireless fighting and precise attacking opportunity. The 2.18-meter arm span has always exposed his opponent's passing route to threat.

Jabbarri Smith Jr. (2.11 meters, wingspan 2.16 meters) has both height and speed. He can not only protect the basket in the penalty area, but also quickly move across and defend outside players. His defensive intuition allows him to always appear in key positions, causing continuous trouble for his opponent's offense.

Fenney Smith (2.01 meters, wingspan 2.13 meters) has been underestimated. He can defend from No. 1 to No. 5, with 1.8 steals and blocks every 36 minutes, and is combined with the performance of limiting the All-Star player's effective hit rate of 47%, which is perfectly in line with the unlimited defense replacement system.

Okogi (1.93 meters, wingspan 2.13 meters) used his toughness to make up for the height gap. Last season, he averaged 1.7 steals per game, ranked fourth in the league in steals per 36 minutes, and his sense of offensive fouls made him a "spoiler" on the defensive end.

This group of forward players not only have outstanding static talents, but also show their strength in steals and limiting hit percentages. In conjunction with the defensive system emphasized by Uduka, it is expected to become the league's top defensive force in the new season.