The Houston Rockets drafted Zhou Qi with the 43rd pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, and after he hung in China with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers for another season, the Rockets officially signed him this summer.
The 7-foot-2 Zhou is dripping with potential. His height and surprising athleticism make him a great shot blocker. He averaged 2 blocks per game in the Summer League, and he’s blocked shots in each of the Rockets’ first two preseason games.
That athleticism should come in handy at the NBA level when running the floor in transition.