19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 steals in a single game! Next Dort? Rockets sign older rookie Matthews

Cameron Matthews scored 19 points, 10 rebounds, 6 steals and 3 assists in a single game in the 2024-2025 season, demonstrating his excellent defensive ability.

Last season, Matthews played 34 times at Mississippi State University, averaging 7.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.4 steals and 0.7 caps per 29 minutes, shooting percentage of 51.4%, shooting percentage of 3-pointers and 50% free throw percentage.

Matthews was selected to the NCAA Division I Southeast League's best defensive team twice, and scored at least 6 rebounds in two consecutive seasons to complete two steals.

Before the draft, an expert said that Matthews might have a chance to be the next Dort.

Luganz Doult is Harden's junior. He was spotted by the Thunder after losing to the draft that year. He grew up step by step. Now he has won the championship with the team. Dort is 26 years old and 1.93 meters tall. He once won the title of Harden nemesis and was selected into the best defensive first team.

Dolt is strong and has excellent defense, but he couldn't shoot at the beginning, and his three-point shooting percentage in the rookie season was only 29.7%. Dort improved his shooting through hard training. His three-point shooting percentage reached 41.2% in the regular season this season and 34.3% in the playoffs.

Dolt could only sign a two-way contract at the beginning, but now his annual salary exceeds tens of millions of dollars, becoming a winner in life.

Matthews is 24 years old and 2.01 meters tall. He is as strong as Dort back then, and he is strong and has excellent defensive ability, but he is not good at shooting.

famous reporter Michael Scotto revealed that the Rockets signed older rookie Cameron Matthews after the draft.

Mathews lost the election, but he was lucky because Uduka liked the defensive players very much. Uduka once said in an interview: When you don’t shoot, you can always rely on defense to win.

Mathews can defend multiple positions, he can put pressure on the ball holder, create mistakes on the opponent, and find opportunities to steal.

According to famous reporter Scotto, the Rockets signed with an EX-10 contract - Matthews, who will compete for a two-way contract seat.

Matthews is expected to play in the summer league, and he can become Shepard's good helper at that time.

Reed Shepard is 1.91 meters tall at the age of 21. He is the No. 3 pick in 2024. Although he has a visible offensive talent, he was removed from the rotation lineup by Uduka due to defensive issues. The Rockets made a big deal before ushering in Durant, and Paul George believed that Jaylen Green's departure made room for Shepard.

Previously, Houston media stated that the Rockets were unwilling to trade to send Shepard away and hoped to continue to train him. Houston reporter Kelly Eco previously said Shepard will play in this summer league and is expected to increase his playing time next season.

Mathews's ability to defend and eat cake is just right for Shepard. Let's see what achievements the Rockets' Summer United can achieve this year.