At times during the 2021-22 season, when the Rockets (20-62) finished with the NBA’s worst record, there were questions from fans regarding Houston’s playbook, as well as the usage of young players.
As head coach Stephen Silas sees it, though, many of those factors were by design. The rebuilding Rockets were one of the league’s youngest teams last season, particularly in the backcourt — where 21-year-old Kevin Porter Jr. was a first-time starter at point guard. Major minutes went to 19-year-old rookies Jalen Green and Josh Christopher, as well, and all spent considerable time initiating Houston’s offense.
Given their limited track records, it was a lot to suddenly take on.
