Rockets coach Uduka talks about Whitmore s future

NBA Rockets coach Uduka was interviewed by a reporter from the famous American sports media "Open-Air Stand" and talked about the future prospects of the Rockets' young forward Whitmore: "

I know he has not received much opportunity to play in the entire playoffs, but this is a factor determined by the Rockets' record this season. We cannot entrust a newcomer with important tasks in key games. This is difficult for any team to sprint for the playoffs. He needs to maintain full patience to find all opportunities to prove himself!"

"Whitmore is a talented player with strong offense, and his weaknesses on the defensive end are also very obvious. He is very clear about his role positioning in the Rockets. The team currently has basketball talent for years. There are too many light players, and he needs to have a more active competitive attitude to welcome every game in the future. This is a process that any rookie player needs to go through. Of course, the Rockets have also received many trade calls from other teams in the league to recruit Whitmore. This is a decision from the team's management. Let's look forward to this offseason! "

20-year-old Whitmore, who plays as a small forward in the 2024-2025 season, plays as a small forward and plays for the NBA Rockets. He plays in a total of 51 games in the regular season, averages 16.3 minutes per game, and can score 9.4 points + 3.0 rebounds + 1.0 assists + 0.6 steals + 0.3 blocks, shooting percentage is 44.0%, three-point shooting percentage is 35.0%, and free throw shooting percentage is 75.0%. If converted based on the effective time of 36 minutes, Whitmore has the ability to average 18+8 per game, which is why other teams are very optimistic about his offensive talent. They just need to meet a mentor who truly knows how to use him.