The ability is still there, but the performance of the Rockets new two-way contract players in the Development League is not stable?

In a previous NBA Development League game, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, an affiliate of the Houston Rockets in the NBA Development League, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at home, 110-107. After this game, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers' record improved to 3 wins and 2 losses; while the Memphis Fighting record dropped to 3 wins and 5 losses.

In this game, the performance of forward player Isaiah Crawford (Isaiah Crawford), a two-way contract player who was sent to the NBA Development League by the Rockets for training, has improved significantly. Crawford played 34 minutes and 40 seconds, shooting 7 of 9, 4 of 5 from beyond the three-point line, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 25 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block. He also had 2 turnovers and 5 fouls. His plus-minus reached a game-high +14. Although Crawford didn't take many shots on the offensive end, he still showed a comprehensive scoring ability. He has a good scoring ability under the basket. He also found his own touch in outside shooting. He also seized limited opportunities and scored a lot of points. Crawford's performance on the defensive end is also worthy of recognition, and it also produced very good results. Crawford's effect on the court is also quite good, which can also be reflected in his super high plus and minus value. He also made a considerable contribution to the team's victory.

Crawford was born in November 2001. He has just turned 24 years old and was the undrafted pick in last year's NBA draft. According to data from the G League Elite Training Camp before the 2024 NBA Draft, Crawford's barefoot height is 196.2cm, his wingspan is 214.6cm, his standing reach is 268cm, and his weight is 98.2kg. Last season, Crawford played for the Sacramento Kings as a two-way contract player, but did not get many opportunities in the NBA. The Kings waived Crawford this summer, and the Rockets signed him to a two-way contract. Since the start of this season, Crawford has averaged 34.3 minutes per game in the first five NBA Development League games, averaging 19.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. He also has 1.6 turnovers and 4.8 fouls. He has shot 50.7% from the field, 35.3% from three-point range, and 84.6% from the free throw line.

Crawford's current performance in the NBA Development League is not bad, and he can play a certain role on both offense and defense. Overall, the data is not bad. The only problem is that Crawford's performance cannot be maintained at a high level. An offensive and defensive performance like this game cannot continue to appear on the field. After all, Crawford is a player with a two-way contract. He should have performed more competitively, but he obviously did not fully achieve this. If Crawford wants to get the attention of the Rockets coaching staff and get a chance to play in the NBA, he needs to maintain this level.