The Rockets got some love on the ESPN morning shows the day after the draft, and even The...
that he didn't like the fit for Thompson in Houston, mainly because of how the Rockets have run their offense in the past with it seeming like there was very little structure, which could hinder young players' growth.
Simmons also called the pick at No. 20"this Cam Whitmore miracle" and after running down the roster of young talent that includes Jalen Green, Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun, admitted,"I kind of like that Houston team."
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