I tuned in last night to watch the Rockets play OKC and was a bit disappointed to see everyone was hurt except Green. "We'll see if Green can score when he's the #1 option," said to my miniature dachshund who seemed unconcerned. (Especially with OKC being on the back end of a back to back and it being their third game in four days.)
Green then offered up....6-14 (42%) and 1-5 from 3. If that 42% sounds familiar, it's because that's his % in every single year he's been in the league. Green's ceiling is basically what Fox is right now. Career 47% shooter with one season at 51%. Yes, he's older but by his 4th year, he was at 48%. Good three point shooter (not great) but for Green to improve to 48% would be a whole other tier. Maybe he can do it but don't pretend his ceiling is a tier above Fox. He's just not a good shooter.
Little Reed Sheppard finally got to play, though. He put up some decent numbers but on defense, showed why he can't be on the court with another 6'0" PG, which is why he doesn't play. SGA's face lit up like it was Bronny James. 51 points in 36 minutes.
Houston's problem is the best players are still B guys without any A's. The shooting isn't great and they're undersized at some positions. Despite the injuries, last night they had a #2 pick and two #3's and two of them aren't starters on a title team. One barely plays. Thompson seems like he has some upside in the future, though.
I will give them credit for all playing hard, though. Coach seems legit. They have enough assets that they can maybe deal for Durant or someone next season. Package Sheppard, Smith, and some picks and the Suns may bite.