Ability value of 99! Become the first in the league. Congratulations to the Rockets for ushering in a super giant. He will definitely become James

Rockets' center Shin Kyung performed an amazing performance in this year's European Championship. As the leader of the Turkish men's basketball team, he led the team to defeat NBA superstar Jokic head-on in the game against Serbia. Shen Jing averaged 21.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game in 5 games, leading Turkey to win five consecutive victories without losing, and successfully advanced to the top 16. At the age of 23, he showed strength that he had reached Jokic's level. Given his age and potential, it is not an out-of-reach dream to grow into a Jokic-level super center in the next four or five years.

Shin Kyung's rise is not an isolated case. The Rockets have achieved remarkable results in the cultivation of young players in recent years. In addition to Shin Kyung, another young core, Amen Thompson, also showed amazing talent. The rapid growth of this young pair makes the Rockets' introduction of Durant this offseason seem more like the icing on the cake than the entire reason for the team's rise. Durant's arrival fills the last piece of the Rockets' championship lineup, but Shin Kyung and Amen are the real cornerstones of the team's future.

Shin Kyung's performance in the European Championship further consolidated his position as the core of the Rockets' inside. Not only has he become an All-Star player, he has even shown the potential of a superstar in some ways. His field vision, passing ability and inside offense are reminiscent of Jokic, and his progress on defensive end and three-point shooting also makes people look forward to his future. US media even called Shin Kyung the "Fire Dragon Family" together with Jokic and Sabonis, jokingly saying that Shin Kyung had evolved from a "little fire dragon" to a "fire dinosaur", and was only one step away from Jokic's "fire dragon" realm.

At the same time, Amen Thompson's growth rate is equally amazing. As the Rockets' outside hope, he is considered a potential stock to succeed LeBron James-like player in the future. Amen's athletic ability is at a historical level, especially in NBA2K26 games, his vertical bounce ability value is set to a full value of 99, becoming the strongest bounce player in the league. This setting not only received official reposts and celebrations from the Rockets, but also reflected the general recognition of Amen's talent from the outside world. The US media even compared him with James and Ben Simmons, believing that he has surpassed Simmons in athleticism and versatility and moved towards James' direction.

Amen's progress is not only reflected in his physical fitness, but his skills are also improving rapidly. Last season, he averaged 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks per game, which improved significantly compared to his rookie season's 9.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists. What's even more impressive is that he averaged only 32 minutes of playing time. If his playing time in the new season increases to more than 35 minutes, his data performance is expected to make a further leap. US media predicts that with Durant joining and redistribution of ball rights in the new season, Amen can still average 17.7 points per game, Shen Jing has 21.5 points, while Durant has 25.7 points. Even with limited ball rights, Amen's potential is still high, which shows how fast he grows.

On the offensive end, Amen's versatility is eye-catching. His three-point shooting percentage increased from the trough of his rookie season to 27.5%, and his three-point shooting percentage in the corner reached 40%, with the left bottom corner shooting percentage as high as 47.1%. In addition, he has also shown outstanding abilities in mid-range shooting and penalty area throwing. Amen's starting speed and first step explosive power are top-notch. Combined with his background as a point guard, he has the potential to be the core in multiple positions. Whether it is the enhanced version of Dream Chasing Green as a power forward, or moving closer to James to play a small forward, or even transforming into a dual-powered guard after the three-point shooting percentage increased to 36%, Amen showed endless possibilities. Last season, he also scored triple-double data many times, proving his omnipotence. On the defensive end, Amen has long been at the top level in the league. Last season, he was selected into the NBA's best defensive team, ranking first in the league in terms of limiting opponents' shooting percentage per 100 rounds. His defense coverage is wide and his sense of coordination is strong. Combined with his excellent athletic ability, he has become a nightmare for outside defense. In contrast, his younger brother Osar Thompson prefers top 3D forward players, while Amen has higher talent in organization and defense, and the future ceiling is more worth looking forward to. In an interview, James admitted that what he envied most in the league was the athletic ability of the Thompson brothers, and Amen was obviously the best among them.

It has to be said that the Rockets' future prospects are very good. As the pillar of the inside, Shin Kyung is moving closer to the super giant on both ends of the offense and defense; Amen is expected to become the top ball-holding core in the league with his comprehensive skills and top physical fitness. US media generally believe that with Amen's current progress rate, he is likely to receive a five-year maximum salary contract from the Rockets in the offseason next year. His defensive ability has reached the top of the league, and the continuous evolution of the offensive end has made him an indispensable part of the Rockets. Perhaps Durant wants to win his first championship with the Rockets, not the two championships that were not recognized when the Warriors were.