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Rockets fans will have to be patient with Kevin Porter Jr. running the point

We have all heard the rumblings, especially in the first four games. "Is Kevin Porter Jr. a point guard"? "Should the Rockets move Porter Jr to small forward"? These are valid questions but not four games into the new season and only less than 30 games total as the starting point guard.

The Houston Rockets acquired Porter Jr. in a trade where they sent a heavily protected second-round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, the Rockets felt Porter Jr. was better suited for the point guard position almost from day one. Therefore, they immediately assigned Porter Jr.