When the Houston Rockets signed Omer Asik back in 2012, Rockets Nation didn’t know what to expect. Asik had been a reserve for the Chicago Bulls prior to arriving in Houston, although he sat behind Joakim Noah, who was one of the best centers in the league at the time.
The Rockets signed the Turkish big man to a three year deal worth $25.1 million, which was a number they knew the Bulls wouldn’t match. In his first season in Houston, Asik averaged 10.1 points and led the league in total rebounds, which was quite the campaign for the first-time starter.