The Rockets lineup has changed dramatically in the new season! Shen Jing focuses on the fourth position, Xiao Jia practices hard in mid-range shots, and the five major deaths are taking shape

The Rockets' major changes in the new season: lineup adjustment and tactical outlook

As the new season approaches, a series of changes in lineup and tactics of the Houston Rockets have become the focus of fans and media attention. From the repositioning of player positions, to the improvement of core players' technical skills, to the construction of a new lineup system, the Rockets are preparing to make great achievements in the NBA field in the new season with a new attitude.

Shen Jing has transformed into the fourth position, and the inside tactics have been greatly adjusted

Alperen Shin Jing, the Rockets' inside core, will usher in a major position change in the new season - from a traditional center to a fourth position. This decision did not come out of thin air, but a strategic adjustment after careful consideration and tactical testing by the coaching staff.

Shin Kyung has shown excellent offensive organizational skills in past games, but when he defends at the basket, he has certain shortcomings due to physical confrontation and other factors. When Jabbarry Smith Jr. was injured and absent, the Rockets' defense issues in the penalty area were exposed and the loss of points increased significantly. Now, Shin Kyung has moved to the fourth position and formed a double tower combination with Steven Adams, who is good at defending the basket. This adjustment not only relieves the team's pressure to protect the frame, but also allows Shin Kyung to avoid physical disadvantages when defending and give full play to his offensive support advantages in the middle and high positions.

On the offensive end, the efficiency of Shin Kyung's hand-passing hand-passing ball after the transformation has been significantly improved, and the offense has been organized more freely. He is also practicing three-point shooting hard during the offseason. If he can stabilize his three-point shooting percentage in the new season, he will perfectly meet the needs of the space-type fourth position and further enrich the Rockets' tactical system. Coach Uduka formulated flexible tactics for this combination. Adams guarded the penalty area in regular time, and Shin Jing served as the axle of high-level offensive; at the decisive moment, he switched to five small lineups, and Shin Jing returned to the center position and used his passing vision to control the situation.

Jabbarri Smith Jr.: Practicing hard mid-range shots, pointing to a new height

As the Rockets' future hope star, Jabbarri Smith Jr.'s performance in the offseason is also exciting. He reportedly conducted six-week high-intensity training with famous basketball trainer Alan Miller, training for 6-7 days a week, dedicated to improving his mid-range shooting and ball-handling skills. Jabbarry Smith Jr. had highlights last season, but there are also areas that need to be improved, especially in terms of shooting stability and ball-holding ability. Trainer Miller has developed a detailed training plan based on his characteristics, aiming to allow him to have no blind spots in the half-court offense and increase the proportion of mid-range ball-holding shots. According to statistics, Jabbarri likes to attack and attack from the top of the arc, and also focuses on strengthening his abilities in this area during training. Although he has a body proportion similar to Kevin Durant, he did not deliberately imitate it, but instead tried to become a better self, learn Durant's rhythm and ability to read the game, and create his own game style.

In the new season, when he has more stable mid-range shooting on the offensive end, he will greatly enrich the Rockets' offensive choices, attract the opponent's defensive attention, and create more offensive space for his teammates. He will cooperate with Shin Kyung, Durant and other players, and will be more tacit, and is expected to become a sharp blade on the Rockets' forward line.

The "Five Deaths" lineup has been formed, and the defensive strength has been upgraded again in the new season. The Rockets' lineup depth and defensive strength have been further improved, and a remarkable "Five Deaths" lineup has gradually taken shape. In this lineup, Amen Thompson, Jabarry Smith Jr., Dorian Finney-Smith, Tari Ethan and Kevin Durant all have excellent height, wingspan and athletic ability, which can bring great pressure to the opponent on the defensive end.

Amen Thompson was selected for the Best Defensive Team last season, and the new season was awarded for the Best Defensive Player; Jabarri Smith, Finney Smith and Ethan are also good at defense, while Durant is not only the core of the offensive, but his height of 2.11 meters and 2.13 meters also give him top defensive abilities. Coach Uduka plans to use a lot of joint defense tactics in the new season. When these five players are on the court at the same time, they can use their excellent physical fitness and defensive awareness to tightly block the opponent's passing route, interfere with their opponent's shooting and put their opponent's offense in trouble.

On the offensive end, this lineup also has strong firepower. Durant's scoring ability is unquestionable. He can take over the game at critical moments; other players also have certain scoring methods and three-point shooting ability, and can open up space in the offense, forming a situation of blooming multiple points, allowing the opponent's defense to lose sight of one or the other.

The Rockets' changes in the new season are full of imagination and potential. Whether it is Shin Kyung's position transformation, Jabbarri Smith's technical improvement, or the formation of the "Five Deaths" lineup, they all make fans look forward to the team's future. Let's wait and see if they can stand out in the highly competitive Western Conference and break the existing pattern.