On January 25, Beijing time, the Rockets team practiced, and in the interview session, coach Udoka said that Shin Jing and Green should be selected as All-Stars, and Amen Thompson speculated that he would participate in the rookie game, and he also said that Whitmore should participate in the slam dunk contest.
So far this season, the Rockets are 29-14, nine more than last season (20-23). Udoka believes both Shin Kyung and Green should be All-Stars. "I think the win has to be rewarded in the end, and they are the ones who have had the biggest impact on us [the improvement]."
Currently, Shin Jing is averaging 19.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5 assists per game, shooting 49%, and Green is averaging 21.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, shooting 43.2%.
Shin Kyung was also asked about the topic of All-Star. "yes, that's always been a big goal for me. I hope Coach Udoka will get me more involved in the game tactics so that I can show everyone my game, which is difficult at times. ”
The All-Star bench will be voted on by the coaches, and when asked how he would recommend himself to these coaches, Shin Kyung responded: "They send two or three people to wrap me up every game, so ......"
Referring to the Cavaliers, who had previously beaten the league's No. 1 team, Shin said, "We can beat any team in the league, so we won't be surprised when we beat the Thunder or the Cavaliers...... I think we played well against the big teams. It's a bit like the playoffs. "So far this season, the Rockets have a 17-10 record against teams with at least a 50% winning percentage.
The Rockets can reach such heights, and Amen Thompson's contribution cannot be ignored. When asked about the All-Star Game, Amen said, "I'm probably going to play in the All-Star Rookie Game, I guess." When it comes to the slam dunk contest, Amen said Whitmore is the most worthy player on the Rockets to participate in the dunk contest. As for yourself? Amen responded, "I can only jump, I don't have any fancy dunk skills." ”
As the second-best team in the West, how many Rockets can participate in All-Star Weekend? Let's wait and see.