Evaluating Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore's Rookie Seasons with Rockets

© Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Evaluating Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore's Rookie Seasons with Rockets The Rockets introduced two high-flying rookies to their squad in 2023-24. How did they fare? Author: Derek Parker Apr 17, 2024 In this story: Houston Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Cam Whitmore NBA Draft Thompson Rockets Whitmore Rockets rookies The Houston Rockets swung big with their first round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. With the fourth overall selection, they took a gamble on jumbo guard Amen Thompson, perhaps the highest ceiling player in the draft, save for Victor Wembanyama. And at No. 20, they landed the coveted Cam Whitmore, who saw a massive draft night slide after being heralded as