Experts predict: The Rockets abandoned Adams in the first round pick and chose Maruac, and 3 advantages became the key!

To be honest, if the Rockets can play against the Warriors until the tiebreak this season, Adams and Shin Kyung's double towers are definitely the heroes. Although Adams averaged 5 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block per game, he defended and attacked Shin Kyung in the inside, and directly smashed the Warriors' inside. If Curry and Butler hadn't had the explosive appearance on the outside, the Rockets would have really been a black eight.

Adams is too top this season.

As a 31-year-old veteran, he came on as a substitute but played the starting level - the frame protection is strong enough, the pick-and-roll is solid enough, and the chemical reaction with Shin Kyung is even more visible to the naked eye. The Rockets' newly developed double tower tactics can crush the weak teams and bear the strong teams, all relying on these two insiders to support them.

But the contract expires, it is hard to say whether it is left or not.

Adams is now a hot commodity in the free market, and the Rockets have to pay a big contract if they want to keep him. But the problem is that Langdale's contract has expired, and Dante's two-way contract is gone. Next season, the Rockets' center position is the only one with a contract. If Adams leaves, the inside line will directly change from "two towers" to "single towers", and the tactical system will be greatly adjusted.

At this time, NBA expert Derek Parker gave an idea: use the first round pick to exchange with the Wizards, and it doesn't matter if the pick is low, and the target is only one - South Sudan center Maruac.

Maruacchi, the first defensive tier among rookies.

This kid is called the "young version of Mutombo", and his defensive ability is really strong. Although the ending at the basket is not as good as Adams, he can run and jump, and he can get full athletic ability, and he can also shoot mid-range or even three-pointers. These three points happen to be Adams' shortcomings - the veteran is slow and he basically relies on making a living by shooting. Maruach's "young + shooting + explosive power" does have an advantage.

But a rookie is a rookie after all. Maruach has never played in the NBA and his game experience is a thousand miles apart. Adams has been in the league for 10 years, and the intensity of the confrontation, tactical understanding, and stability at critical moments are all things that Maruac cannot learn in a short time. If he is asked to partner with Shin Kyung directly, he will definitely have to pay tuition fees in the early stage.

If I were the Rockets management, I might have to talk for a long time: keep Adams, have seamless tactics, and can be used directly in the playoffs; choose Maruac, betting on the future - young, friendly salary space, and can also make up for the projection Adams does not have. But the risks are also obvious. Can rookies adapt to the NBA intensity? Can the cooperation with Shin Kyung be as tacit as it is now?

Let me tell you a heart-wrenching reality: The Rockets have been wanting to win the championship in the past two years, but how can superstars be so easy to chase? Instead of betting on super giants who can’t sign up for the maximum salary, it’s better to stabilize the inside line first. Adams's immediate combat power can help the team maintain competitiveness; potential stocks like Maruac can pave the way for the future.

Now it depends on how the Rockets choose. Should I "protect the present" or "bet on the future"? After all, if you miss the first round of rookies, the inside may collapse directly; but if you bet correctly, the combination of Maruach + Shin Kyung may become the next "Jokic + Porter".

Finally, I'll talk: Adams' performance this season is really worthy of respect. But the NBA is business, and the Rockets need to consider not only sentiment, but also record and salary space. Whether Maruac is the "next Mutombo" may have to wait until next season to find out.

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