The NBA Playoffs can be hard to watch as a fan of a lottery team. The deeper they run, the harder the realization hits: your team has a long way to go.
The Houston Rockets approach the draft with a lot of needs. They need wings and rim protection. They need playmaking. Basically, they need good players. Fortunately, there are a lot of them in this draft.
This year’s crop of prospects is light on clear-cut, undeniable future superstars. On the other hand, it’s deep. It’s a good draft to have two picks in.