It seems like the only time Clutch City gets a win these days is in the NBA Draft Lottery, which could lead to Houston landing its next cornerstone piece.
If for some reason the Rockets are shut out of the coveted positions - reminder: this is pretty much 50/50, they will default to the No. 5 pick after picking up the worst record in the past season at 20-62. The rest of the draft order outside the top four will be determined by the worst record among non-playoff teams.
Chet Holmgren may address one of those needs. At 7 feet and 190 pounds - yes, he's super tall and skinny - the Gonzaga big man has what's Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz say an"elite combination of mobility, length and timing," which is showcased in Holmgren's 5.3 blocks per game. That said, if Houston doesn't end up at the top of the draft lottery, Holmgren is guaranteed not to slip down the board regardless of the Rockets' position.
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