Basketball's global reach is increasingly clear with the number of competitive squads challenging Team USA for the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The dynamic is similarly present on the Houston Rockets' roster for next season.
Turkish center Alperen u015eengün is Houston's best player as we approach 2024-25. New Zealand native Steven Adams should join coach Ime Udoka's rotation next season. While neither big men are taking the floor in France this summer, the Rockets are still well-represented on the global stage. Flip on your television Tuesday morning, and you'll see a trio of Houston players take the floor in a Group A battle between Canada and Australia.