Rockets Land ANOTHER Top 5 Draft Pick

The Houston Rockets strategy of acquiring oodles of draft picks over the last three years has paid off yet again. With just a 20 percent chance of moving up from their ninth spot in the draft, the ping pong balls bounced their way landing them the number three pick in this summer's draft.

In the last three drafts, the Rockets have picked second , third and fourth . They have also landed Alperen Sengun , Tari Eason and Cam Whitmore as well. All have played a significant role in the Rockets improvement with Sengun falling just shy of All-Star status and Green exploding in the second half of the 2023-24 season. All six are considered part of the team's young core.

The 2024 draft is not considered particularly deep or talented, but the third overall selection should have quite a bit of value for a team looking to get younger and more athletic. The Rockets biggest needs this offseason include shooting and rim protection. They will get some help on that latter need with Steven Adams, who should be ready for training camp after being traded here during the last season. But, they desperately need a great shooter.

Rafael Stone Jalen Green Jabari Smith Amen Thompson Alperen Sengun Cam Whitmore Tari Eason

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