Average of 12+7+1! Rockets forwards don t have to train three-pointers? Strengthen mid-range shots + ball holding, and take the initiative to transform in the new season

Many players of the Rockets were training hard during the offseason. For example, Rockets forward Amen Thompson trained in New York recently. Even the Rockets' two core members Van Freit and Shin Kyung were training together in Shin Kyung's hometown Turkey not long ago, and the pick-and-roll cooperation between No. 1 and No. 5 next season seems to be increasing again.

For Durant of the Rockets, he has been training during the offseason. After all, Durant, 37, is one of the most diligent superstars in the league. He has been improving his basketball skills during the offseason. At the age of 37, his condition has not declined much, which is closely related to his hard practice.

Another young forward of the Rockets, Jabarry Smith, is expected to serve as the team's starting No. 4 next season, which is the starting power forward. This position was Amen Thompson's possession last season, but with the Rockets' lineup now changing, they will have more opportunities to play for Jabbarry Smith Jr.

In the regular season last season, Smith Jr. averaged 12 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, with a three-point shooting percentage of 35.4%. Although his data every year is similar, he can also be considered stable and progress. After all, Smith Jr. is really getting better and better on the court, and his performance is becoming more and more stable, and his three-point shooting percentage has been improving. From a rookie season 31% three-point shooting percentage to a level of 35% and 36% in the past two years, Smith Jr.'s shooting efforts can be seen from the naked eye.

Now according to the information revealed by the trainer, Smith Jr. is now practicing hard, and he has been practicing his mid-range shooting, ball holding and ball handling ability. But this time, Smith Jr. did not practice three-point shooting during one and a half months of training. In other words, perhaps Smith Jr. was very satisfied with his 35% three-point shooting percentage last season, so he didn't have to practice more three-pointers. As long as he could improve his two shortcomings - dribbling and mid-range shooting, he would be one of the most comprehensive strikers in the Rockets next season.

In addition, data shows that in the seven playoff games with the Warriors last season, Smith Jr.'s playing time was reduced to 20 minutes per game, but his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 45.5%, and he is also one of the best three-point shooters in the Rockets' playoffs. So with this kind of confidence, there is no need for Smith to keep practicing the skill he has mastered - three-pointers.

If you can improve your ball-holding and offensive ability and mid-range shooting ability during training this summer, Smith Jr. will be a star power forward with both inside and outside next season. He can defend at the basket, grab rebounds, and send blocks, and also complete shots from mid-range and three-point line. Because the Rockets have Shin Kyung inside, Smith Jr. doesn't have to fight with the opponent's big guy in the inside at all. He just needs to make three-pointers from the middle distance or outside the three-point line.

and increasing ball-holding ability is also Smith Jr.'s main training event this summer. He wants to be an all-around forward who can enjoy both the inside and outside offense. Through training this summer, I believe Smith Jr. will make progress. If it is really successful, Smith Jr. will officially transform next season. He is no longer just a pure shooter on the outside and a basket protector on the inside. He will become an all-round forward with both offense and defense.