The length and salary of Udoka's deal is notable given Houston's previous coaching hire in the Tilman Fertitta era. Stephen Silas received a contract with only three guaranteed years when he was hired ahead of the 2020-21 season, with a team option for a fourth season that was not picked up at the conclusion of this year's 60-loss campaign. The Rockets entered the post-Silas search eyeing a coach with previous experience at the end of the bench, with ideally a track record of postseason success. They accomplished that goal in the hiring of Udoka, paying a handsome price in the process.
Rockets give new coach Ime Udoka massive $28.5 million deal
