Rockets forward star: I thought I was leaving when Durant came to the team, he can open up a lot of space

Houston Rockets rising star Tari Eason recently accepted an interview with reporters. In the interview, he also talked about his true thoughts when he learned that Kevin Durant came to the Rockets and what he saw as Durant’s value to the team.

In this regard, Ethan said: I was lying in bed, and then I suddenly received the message. My brothers rushed into the room and woke me up and kept yelling at me, we got Durant, we got Durant. My first reaction was actually not that exciting. My thought at the time was, damn, Durant is here, am I still on the team? When talking about Durant's value to the team in his eyes, Ethan continued: Durant always attracts a lot of attention on the court, you know what I mean? Because the opponent will always have two or three players guarding him all the time, staring at him, and paying attention to his situation, the opponent will focus a lot of defensive attention on him. Therefore, he can create open shooting opportunities for you without doing anything, allowing you to play in a wider space. This is his greatest value.

During the preseason, Ethan played a total of 3 times, averaging 19.3 minutes per game. He averaged 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. He also had 1 turnover and 1 foul. He shot 53.3% from the field, 11.1% from the three-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line. During the preseason, Durant played a total of 2 times, averaging 25.7 minutes per game. He averaged 17.5 points, 3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. He also had 2 turnovers and 0.5 fouls. He shot 56.5% from the field, 20% from the three-point range, and 88.9% from the free throw line.

Both Ethan and Durant performed very well during the preseason. Although Ethan did not perform well in outside shooting, his performance in other aspects was remarkable. He showed quite good scoring ability on the offensive end. His impact and finishing ability at the basket are worthy of recognition, and his role on the defensive end is also very obvious. Durant's appearances in the preseason were relatively limited, but he also seized the opportunity to display his talents on the offensive end. He also proved that he is still a reliable scorer. The Rockets acquired Durant from the Phoenix Suns through a trade this summer. They also have high hopes for Durant. They definitely hope that Durant's arrival can help the team take a further step in the playoffs. I wonder what kind of performance Durant can perform next. Can he live up to expectations and lead the Rockets to success?