Sweats! The Rockets 22-year-old forward training, trainers are coaching 1-on-1, and he is improving every year

The Rockets were eliminated early from the playoffs. Although he is the second in the West, the Rockets were eventually eliminated with a total score of 3:4 when they met their old opponent, the Warriors. It can only be said that the Rockets lack experience and lack stability in offensive end of the backcourt. Although the Rockets' confrontation and defense were full in the seven matches with the Warriors, the Rockets were still helpless in the face of being unable to score.

Although the Rockets intend to retain their existing lineup and continue to compete in next season, there is another option - that is, the Rockets will use the first-round draft pick and many young players as bargaining chips to exchange for a star-level player, such as Antetokounmpo and Durant, are all the targets and trading targets of the Rockets. Although the Bucks plan to keep Antetokounmpo, and although the Suns have a high price for Durant, if the Rockets can fight for it and provide enough chips, I believe they can still leverage the two superstars.

Among many trading news and rumors, Rockets' substitute power forward Jabbarry Smith Jr. is naturally one of the preferred bargaining chips. After all, Durant and Antetokounmpo are both forwards, and they can play both No. 4 and No. 3, which obviously overlaps with Smith Jr.'s position. Therefore, if the Rockets can get a star forward, then Smith Jr. is obviously one of the Rockets' best trading chips.

In fact, Smith Jr. doesn't have to worry about whether he will be traded. Judging from the Rockets general manager Stone and management, they should not make such large-scale deals in the offseason - because the potential of these young players such as the Rockets has not been developed yet, and the Rockets still need Smith Jr. to open up the inside space next season.

And Smith Jr. is only 22 years old. His template is Chris Bosh of the Raptors back then. They are all players who can defend, have strong mobility and can make three-pointers from the outside. Now this big man who can both defend and shoot three-pointers is very popular in the league. The Rockets will definitely not send Smith away unless they have no choice.

And Smith Jr. is improving every year. This progress is not only reflected in the average data, but also significantly improving his defensive ability and scoring efficiency. Smith Jr. has helped the Rockets to enter the playoffs this season, and they are also second in the Western Conference in the regular season. Now Smith Jr. doesn't care whether she will be traded. After the playoffs ended, he immediately started training. Last week we saw Smith Jr. specially invited a trainer to guide him one-on-one, and today we saw a set of pictures released by the trainer: Under his one-on-one guidance, Smith Jr. of the Rockets was sweating profusely and was training hard in the stadium. In addition to dribbling, Smith Jr. has been practicing shooting. After all, shooting is the most needed scoring method for the Rockets. Next season, shooting is his unique skill, whether in the Rockets or other teams.

is obviously much harder than other Rockets players going on vacation as soon as the playoffs ends. He works hard to improve his skills and believes that next season, he will gain from hard training this offseason.