The Houston Rockets face seemingly endless possibilities when it comes to addressing the starting lineup for 2022. Jalen Green, picked No. 2 overall in 2021, is a lock to start at shooting guard. Reports from the team also suggest that Eric Gordon, despite his age at 33 years old, is likely to start on account of his 3-point shooting and defensive capabilities.
Of course, it should also be assumed whoever the team takes at No. 3 overall in the 2022 draft will start. Whether that’s Auburn’s Jabari Smith, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, or Duke’s Paolo Banchero, their talent will be too immense for a rebuilding Houston team to keep them off the court.
After that, however, it’s a raging debate. While Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood would appear to be the frontrunners based on 2021-22 production, there are a lot of variables to consider. Let’s dive into it.