The 10th pick dark horse, the North Carolina Black Hawks are about to fly in the air, solving a problem may impact the All-Stars in the future

For the Rockets, the most important thing now is the draft that started in June. The team has begun to try out some potential players alone. Popular lottery shows like Derek Quinn have appeared in Houston to complete the test. However, it is not difficult to see that their demand for backcourt players is much greater than that of the inside.

However, if you want to get your favorite backcourt player, the 10 picks in your hands are somewhat not enough. Currently, the 2-4 picks are all occupied by backcourt players. They are Harper, VJ and Trey Johnson, especially Trey Johnson. At first, the draft rankings were still around the 10 picks, but the performance at the end of the game has continued to rise and firmly ranked in the top 5.

And among the choices left for the Rockets, Yaku's physical talent is obviously not meeting people's expectations. Although Deming's height of 2.06 meters is very coveted to play as a guard, his dynamic speed is too slow and does not meet the requirements of Uduka's unlimited defense replacement. Even if Con Knuppel falls unexpectedly, he will eventually become Thompson or Fredette, no one will know.

So some media suggested that the Rockets expect to be swaying among these more mature players. It is better to be bolder and choose a player with better talent and higher upper limit. In recent years, the team has achieved results and is naturally good to be able to train. Even if they do not grow to the expected height, the team will not regret it.

Among them, there is really one player who is very suitable for the Rockets, that is Derek Powell, a player from the University of North Carolina. This young player born in September 2005, has been stable in the top 10 in the draft pick before entering university. However, due to his unsatisfactory performance in the university arena, he has dropped to around 20 in the draft prediction ranking. Although the draft pick has fallen, the huge potential it contains is still worth investing in. Like those of North Carolina's ancestors, Powell also has a very explosive dynamic physical fitness. You should know that in the history of North Carolina, there have been stars like Jordan, Carter, and Strokehouse. Recently, Barnes, known as the "North Carolina Blackhawks", currently plays for the Spurs.

Powell's 1.09 run-up bounce and 0.95 meters vertical bounce are both the number ones in this joint training. At the same time, the height and wingspan of Tam 96 reaches 2.13 meters, and at the No. 2 position, the static quality is also excellent. At the same time, in college, Powell already had a very good defensive awareness, and this style of playing is in line with the Rockets' style.

The other point is that the Rockets can choose Powell, because he has a stable three-point shooting technique. During the entire college period, his three-point shooting percentage reached 38%. The only thing that makes people hesitate now is that Powell's team-type playing style in college makes people doubt his ball-handling ability and autonomous offensive aggressiveness. If these two points cannot be improved, high-quality 3D may be his upper limit.

At the same time, if the Rockets have an intention to Powell, perhaps general manager Stone can have more room for operation. If the team determines that Powell is worthy of training with the 10th pick, then there is no problem directly jumping. If the team is confident that he can get him in the back position, he can trade the first round pick and get other resources while winning Powell.

For example, the Rockets can completely trade with the Thunder, sign with the 10 picks, and trade the Thunder in the first round with 15 and 25 picks. At present, there are too many new players in the Thunder, and the team is already at the level of championship competition, so there is very little room for training for rookies. Even if they want to use their own draft, they need to get a higher pick to select high-talented players.

After getting these two first rounds, the Rockets are likely to win Powell as a potential star with the 15th pick in the first round, and they can also choose an inside player at the 25th pick as a reserve. After all, the Rockets will definitely not execute Landale's contract this offseason, and Adams' contract expires and there is a possibility of leaving the team. Whether the team wins Fleming, Sauber, or even Yang Hansen, it is possible. This will also add a layer of guarantee for the team's future development. Do you think the Rockets should use the 10th pick in the first round to choose whether to compete or gain high talent? Welcome to leave a message for discussion!