Why The Houston Rockets Do The Deal
Many Rockets fans will protest this deal. They’ll argue that this early into a rebuild, they ought to avoid trading so much draft capital. Furthermore, many would prefer to see the Kevin Porter Jr. experiment through.
Fair enough. On the other hand, it must be difficult not to salivate at the thought of a Fox/Jalen Green backcourt. In fact, it would be one of the most explosive in NBA history.
The combined speed of this pairing would wreak havoc on opposing defenses. Moreover, Fox’s passing acumen and floor vision should match well with Green’s athletic gifts and scoring abilities.
It’s not hard to imagine Fox breaking down defenses in pick-and-roll sets, only to hit a cutting Green with a pinpoint lob pass.
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Moreover, Porter Jr. does make for a perfect sixth man. He’s a gifted scorer, but perhaps not gifted enough to be a primary option on a contending team. As a combo guard, it won’t be hard to find 30 minutes a night for him at both guard spots, and the small forward position in 3 guard lineups.
Finally, at 24, Fox is also an appropriate acquisition for the rebuilding Rockets, and the fact that he’s a Houston native doesn’t hurt either. Are the Kings getting enough back for what they’re giving up here?
