122 million in five years, the Rockets should reuse Smith! The Rockets become Lakers opponent, and Durant may add

Let’s talk about this important news first, Jabbarry Smith, our Rockets are signed back directly! Five years, 122 million! And it is fully guaranteed without any options! This move and determination, the Rockets are determined to build Smith into one of the core of their future! What's even more amazing is that in order to keep him, when the Rockets talked to the Suns about Durant's trade, they directly rejected the Suns' request to use Smith as their bargaining chips. This cannot be more obvious: Smith, Houston, our people!

Why do the Rockets value Smith so much? Just look at his performance. This kid made a very accurate three-pointer, especially in the playoffs, his shooting percentage soared to 45.5%! What is this concept? Absolutely a sharp outside knife! Moreover, Smith is also a good defensive player on the defensive end, with strong mobility and fierce confrontation. He is the kind of defensive vanguard who can make opponents' guards headaches.

Think about it, although Smith made occasional mistakes in the Lakers last season, his role was real. Especially on the defensive end, his ability to defend, interfere and switch defense is simply a timely help for the Lakers' defensive system. Although the Lakers failed to keep him in the end, this is somewhat surprising. After all, players like Smith are simply perfect reinforcements for teams like the Lakers who have shortcomings in the interior.

Now, Smith is back to the Rockets, what does that mean? This means that the Rockets' forward depth takes off directly! Originally, the Rockets had a lot of talents in the front line, but now with Smith, it was a luxury meal! In addition, there are flexible fat guys like Shin Kyung and Kaminsky, as well as tough meat shields like Capela and Adams. The Rockets' defensive system can be described as "terror".

Of course, signing Smith is only the first step, and the key depends on how the coaching staff uses him. Last season at the Lakers, Smith had less playing time and limited play space after being injured. In the new season, the Rockets must give him enough trust and ball rights to let him play his three-pointers and defensive advantages. After all, the value of a player can only be reflected on the court.

In contrast, the Lakers have lost Smith and are already weak inside, and the defensive end in the new season may face greater challenges. If the Lakers cannot find a suitable reinforcement plan in the offseason and make both Doncic and James feel comfortable, then the Lakers in the new season will probably not be smooth sailing.

In short, the Rockets' operation this time can be said to have made a lot of money! Leaving Smith, coupled with the possible Durant, the Rockets' competitiveness in the new season is definitely a visible improvement! On the Lakers, they need to carefully consider their reinforcement strategies. The new season is about to happen, let's wait and see